Arma 3 *Kinda* Poor Performance

[SpeederT12]

Hello lads!

So, I got Arma 3 and I seem to have some not-so-good performance. My 6600k is running @ 4.4ghz on a Gigabyte HD3P cooled by a EVO 212. Strix 1070 @ 2000~2100mhz (depends on it's mood) and memory is 4482mhz (using AfterBurner, NOT GpuTweakII). In Arma Zeus I am getting decent fps, rarely dipping below 60, Arma 3 life is running @ 20ish fps (!!!!!!), Koth is 40ish and Battle Royale is 90-50 but stutters to hell. Ram is HyperX 4x2 @ 2666mhz (because my mobo decided to lock oc options). So yeah, is that what I should expect from arma with my setup or should i do something with my system? Also, any launch parameters or something that could slightly boost perf./decrease stuttering?

 

Cheers!

 

 

P.S. Being honest, I am not entirely sure if this is the correct subforum. Sorry if it isn't!

[ARikozuM]

Lower draw distance, and fog/cloud. See how that helps. 

[Max_Settings]

Not really. Arma 3 is terrible unoptimized. You can get almost the same FPS with a 750 ti and a 1080. 

[SpeederT12]

Just now, ARikozuM said:

Lower draw distance, and fog/cloud. See how that helps. 

For example the Life servers (Altis life) are 20~30fps on all settings

[ARikozuM]

Just now, SpeederT12 said:

For example the Life servers (Altis life) are 20~30fps on all settings

Low/medium/high? Draw distance doesn't change with presets (last I checked three years ago). 

 

Arma 3 is as badly designed as an engine as it is well-thought as a mil-sim.

[RAM555789]

Because its not optimized well (though with the scope of the game its impressive it can even run) you want at least 16Gb of memory. At 8gb your going to experience things like memory leaks and lowers fps after a certain amount of play. Its also common to only get 20-30fps in Atlis life because your throwing mods into the mix and it just slows everything down. If you open up task manager you can see how much memory you are using. Also read up on some guides that talk about parameters and use 64 bit if possible. (may not be unless all the mods are compatible)

[SpeederT12]

12 minutes ago, ARikozuM said:

Low/medium/high? Draw distance doesn't change with presets (last I checked three years ago). 

 

Arma 3 is as badly designed as an engine as it is well-thought as a mil-sim.

Atlease is there a sweetspot setting for the draw distance? Because ATLEAST in SP Scenarios (I fly jets) Like the Fixed-wing Showcase if I max draw distance it stutters and is running at ~40fps

 

8 minutes ago, RAM555789 said:

Because its not optimized well (though with the scope of the game its impressive it can even run) you want at least 16Gb of memory. At 8gb your going to experience things like memory leaks and lowers fps after a certain amount of play. Its also common to only get 20-30fps in Atlis life because your throwing mods into the mix and it just slows everything down. If you open up task manager you can see how much memory you are using. Also read up on some guides that talk about parameters and use 64 bit if possible. (may not be unless all the mods are compatible)

Altis life servers don't have mods?

[ARikozuM]

1 minute ago, SpeederT12 said:

Atlease is there a sweetspot setting for the draw distance? Because ATLEAST in SP Scenarios (I fly jets) Like the Fixed-wing Showcase if I max draw distance it stutters and is running at ~40fps

I think I used 1/3 of the slider when I played the game. Otherwise, the game does physics calls for anything within that draw distance whether visible or not.