The Crew Video Card Showdown

The video presents a hands-on hardware benchmarking session for The Crew, an Ubisoft title, focusing on how well the PC port runs across different single GPU configurations and setting up expectations for a future dual-GPU test. The host notes early on that his initial impression is surprisingly stable across all single-card configurations he tested, despite prior assumptions about the game’s performance. He delves into practical testing details, explaining the mission path used for benchmarking, including avoiding police interactions that could skew results and choosing consistent routes over ramps to ensure comparable frames per second measurements. The analysis highlights a 60 or 30 frames per second cap at 1080p that limits observed FPS across multiple cards, with only the GTX 980 hitting the 60fps ceiling under high settings at 4K, while other cards hovered around or below that cap. Throughout, the host also threads in commentary on the game’s PC port stability, noting the absence of crashes or graphical glitches, which stands out compared with other AAA releases. Interwoven segments promote sponsor content, including Hulu Plus and Intel holiday rebates, and he invites viewers to subscribe for the forthcoming dual 980 versus triple 970 SLI benchmark, while encouraging engagement via comments and the community forum. The overall takeaway is that The Crew’s PC port is more solid than expected on launch day, providing a solid baseline for the upcoming multi-GPU testing, with production value and sponsor integration contributing to the video’s pacing and viewer engagement.

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