This week, Valve released the SteamVR Performance Test, one of the first available virtual reality tools to help consumers identify graphics cards ready to power premium virtual reality experiences on the HTC Vive headset.
This Performance Test is based on the Source 2 engine and features high quality VR content from the Aperture Science Robot Repair demo designed for the HTC Vive. Nonetheless, the test can be run on any PC and does not require a VR headset. It’s available for anyone to download and test their own system.
The test employs a technique called dynamic fidelity, which automatically adjusts image quality as required to avoid dropped frames that can break the sense of presence critical to VR experiences. The CPU and GPU hardware is then assigned one of three categories (VR Recommended, VR Capable, or VR Not Ready) based on the average fidelity level attained. ‘VR Recommended’ is the highest achievable level of experience possible.
We’re very pleased to let you know that all our Radeon™ R9 390 series and Fury series products, including the R9 Nano can achieve the highest attainable status: ‘Recommended for VR’. This performance is a validation of the work AMD has done with Valve and other technology partners to deliver the best VR experiences with our products through the LiquidVR initiative.
