Ubisoft Blames AMD for performance issues in AC: Unity

[brownninja97]

hey ubisoft

 

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—Mod Glenwing

[ComradeHX]

I'm sure M$ is behind this one.

[GloriousPain]

Fuck UBISOFT...

AMD should however release Mantle for consoles and just make it so game devs have to ask AMD for permission to use it then just deny UBISOFT...

[Glenwing]

"rest assured that AMD and Ubisoft are continuing to work together closely to resolve the issue, and will provide more information as soon as it is available."

 

If you look at it from a rational and non-biased point of view, there's nothing in there that says "It's AMD's fault". There's been early-access games that have said similar things like this (Warframe being an example, since they had an issue with PhysX way back when and worked with Nvidia to resolve it) and no one interpreted it as blaming the vendor. It's a bug that didn't get squashed during alpha/beta.

 

Their statement tries to suggest that the performance problems are related to using AMD hardware, when in reality the entire PC platform is experiencing the problems.  Hence, "it's because you're using AMD stuff" is the implied message which is clearly not the case, when the problems are really coming from their sloppy programming.

[Notional]

I'm seriously afraid that the forum members in this thread might drown from all the fluids of their circlejerking.

that aside, mantle can easily handle 100.000 draw calls (mantle master race). I guess they could not implement mantle, when the game uses the horrible gameworks, if ubi does not have access to the source.

either way, Microsoft needs to get their asses in gear and release dx12 already.

[Redheadsrule13]

Wow. I mean, I want to meet the person who makes the call on these PR statements. I mean, I wouldn't even be angry, I'd just be genuinely curious, how someone so incredibly stupid, could possibly obtain a job like that.
Remember kids, if Ubisofts PR can get a job, anyone can.

[JamesDwho]

50,000 is extremely high for DirectX 11, for context CRYENGINE's recommended maximum drawcall count is 2000 (on the low graphics preset). In my CRYENGINE projects I tried to never push it past 5000 or so. GG Ubisoft.

 

CRYENGINE Performance Docs: http://docs.cryengine.com/display/SDKDOC3/Asset+Performance+Guidelines

[maazster]

Doesn't it run like ass on Nvidia hardware as well? So ubisoft is the one to blame here.

[AlwaysFSX]

It's pretty funny when AMD says your shit is slow.

[PhantomChevron]

Ubisoft, just go and die please. Dig your grave faster.

[PerfectTemplar]

Why do I get shitty performance with Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU then UBISOFT?

[Wauthar]

Remember when EA was sued because of the disappointing state of BF4? Where are the people? Why is nothing happening yet?

If Ubisoft keeps on delivering bad results and unfinished games, solutions must be undertaken.

[7850OC]

Why do I get shitty performance with Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU then UBISOFT?

you don't want to hear it, and i don't want to say it  :lol:

 

Remember when EA was sued because of the disappointing state of BF4? Where are the people? Why is nothing happening yet?

If Ubisoft keeps on delivering bad results and unfinished games, solutions must be undertaken.

EA did mantle work, fix all bugs, and make cookies for all (mmm cookies) 

[bogus]

Next one to blame after Obama: ISIS or Global Warming.

Make your bets.

[AlTech]

Ubisoft are you for real? sure blame the people that truly innovate. The people that have always delivered raw horsepower in graphics. Not nvidia because you know game optimizations through game works which is cheating.

Ubisoft you know what, please make a custom computer that looks nice and beautiful made out of aluminum with all the specs you deem worthy of playing your games and then sell it. Sell them in the thousands and millions then I may sign up because this is a load of bull.

I bought a 770 for crying out loud. this is unacceptable. I should have bought a 780 cos Clearly a 770 isn't enough to run as it is your minimum settings supported. I thought BF4 was demanding but I was wrong,

[AlTech]

Why do I get shitty performance with Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU then UBISOFT?

Because nvidia is about game optimizations. AMD is about raw horsepower. About Intel I really don't know why my i5-4570 doesn't deliver. honestly when playing BF4 I always get 100% CPU usage. I wanted to buy an FX 8350 and a 280X but my friend said I shouldn't. This was my first build and my first computer.

In the future I will be buying AMD'S NEW 8 CORE APUS AS I'VE HEARD THAT THEY WILL BE NICE.

As for gpu I will wait for AMD radeon R9 480X or 490.I bought my build in July and yet it feels like I'm running 2 year old hardware even though it has been 4 months.

[kichilron]

"rest assured that AMD and Ubisoft are continuing to work together closely to resolve the issue, and will provide more information as soon as it is available."

 

If you look at it from a rational and non-biased point of view, there's nothing in there that says "It's AMD's fault". There's been early-access games that have said similar things like this (Warframe being an example, since they had an issue with PhysX way back when and worked with Nvidia to resolve it) and no one interpreted it as blaming the vendor. It's a bug that didn't get squashed during alpha/beta.

 

Surely not. The point of this is, however:

 

A lot of people that are playing on pure Intel/NVidia based setups are having the same issue. Even if it's not really blaming AMD as such - it's still trying to search for someone else other than themselves to blame. This is PR-strategy more than anything else. Instead of doing absolutely nothing they went with "We're aware that there are problems on some machines" instead of admitting that it's a major mess.

 

Pointing out this PR-move of Ubisoft is a valid thing and needs to be pointed out. Whether they're blaming AMD or not - can't say. But you can also be sure that they wouldn't have been able to say: "All AMD's fault!!11"  -  this PR-Statement they released on their forum is the closest they can get to blaming AMD .

[flibberdipper]

yeah, i taped up the image on my shirt that said "Ubisoft just keeps on digging" and " I'm anti-Ubisoft, but i'm pro  ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) 

YUS!!! I'M ADVANCING IN THIS WORLD!!!

[WelshDdraig]

Really Ubisoft? This claim could effect AMD's reputation. If I was AMD I would possibly go after them in court for potential damages.

I also love the fact that they are blaming AMD when AC:Unity is a NVIDIA GAMEWORKS Title. This is a partnership with Nvidia. Didn't AMD also get a lot of flack for Watch Dogs for optimisation? And what a supprise, that was a NVIDIA GAMEWORKS Title also. I think I see a pattern emerging here.

GG Ubisoft. I know this GIF was poster earlier on, but it's the truth and the truth needs to be seen.

[Mush Brain]

When milking runs out...

 

[spartaman64]

Read the article mate. Ubisoft isn't actually blaming AMD. It's clickbait.

We are aware that the graphics performance of Assassin's Creed Unity on PC may be adversely affected by certain AMD CPU and GPU configurations. This should not affect the vast majority of PC players

Read more at http://www.tweaktown.com/news/41110/ubisoft-is-blaming-amd-for-assassin-s-creed-unity-s-poor-performance/index.html

[smjpl]

We are aware that the graphics performance of Assassin's Creed Unity on PC may be adversely affected by certain AMD CPU and GPU configurations. This should not affect the vast majority of PC players

Read more at http://www.tweaktown.com/news/41110/ubisoft-is-blaming-amd-for-assassin-s-creed-unity-s-poor-performance/index.html

 

I agree with you in that I don't think he was blaming AMD for all PC problem but ffs; he should have clarified what he meant a bit more. That is an ambiguous statement and you'd think some in PR would know a little better.

[Valinor]

Remember when EA was sued because of the disappointing state of BF4? Where are the people? Why is nothing happening yet?

If Ubisoft keeps on delivering bad results and unfinished games, solutions must be undertaken.

 

They were sued by investors who said they were misled by EAs per-release marketing for BF4, causing them to lose money on EA shares. Ubisoft shareholders could try, but the group that sued EA lost so they wouldn't stand much of a chance.

[The Last MeMe]

Why is ubisoft acting like a bunch of 12 year olds..your game is broken fix It so I can play

[FellTheSky]

if the draw calls were the problem, i d like to see AMD mantle's on this game. I know everyone is piss right now, but i will say had this game be polish it would be amazing, it looks really alive, the atmosphere is great, it has good light effects, and this comes from someone doesnt even like AC games.

 

EDIT: i forgot to mention, i absolutely love the work they have done with the recreation of the French revolution, turn the game to ultra and look at the details for one second. Its really beautiful... too bad they didnt put that much effort in the optimization. Also, i hope to see this level of ambition, when we have DX 12 so it can handle the draw calls