PC Features and Performance Limitations
One of the disappointments was the limited display options available in Starfield’s settings menu. Gamers could choose between enabling or disabling “Borderless Fullscreen.” Notably, to play at 8K resolution, “Borderless Fullscreen” had to remain enabled. There was also a lack of visual previews for settings changes and no information on video memory usage.
Another concern was the absence of Nvidia’s DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) technology, which offers significant performance improvements at high resolutions. Starfield’s partnership with AMD meant that DLSS was not supported, leaving only AMD’s FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution) as an upscaling option.
Testing Starfield at 8K Resolution
The test involved running Starfield natively at 8K resolution with the highest graphical settings (referred to as “Ultra”). The results were mixed, with an average framerate of 27.9 fps and occasional drops to 23.5 fps. This native 8K performance showcased the challenges of demanding hardware requirements for 8K gaming.
