New Podcast Dives Into Resident Evil Requiem Benchmark Controversy Between Tech Outlets

A new podcast will tackle the recent controversy over Resident Evil Requiem benchmarks. Two major tech outlets, ComputerBase and PC Games Hardware, published conflicting results when testing Nvidia's RTX 4090 and RTX 5080 graphics cards. The disagreement has led to a joint discussion on benchmarking methods and potential pitfalls.

Raff and Wolfgang will join the conversation, with Jan moderating the session.

The dispute began when ComputerBase (CB) ran path-tracing tests in Resident Evil Requiem using specific scenes. Their benchmarks showed the RTX 4090 outperforming the RTX 5080 by up to 31%. The focus was on raytracing, pathtracing, and upscaling technologies like DLSS and FSR.

Meanwhile, *PC Games Hardware* (PCGH) tested a different scene and found the RTX 5080 was 16% faster than the RTX 4090. The inconsistency stemmed from scene selection and an Nvidia driver issue. PCGH's tests initially suffered from a performance drop on the RTX 4090, which was later fixed by rolling back the driver version. The podcast will break down benchmarking steps, key factors testers should watch, and how small changes can skew results. Both outlets aim to clarify the process and help viewers understand the technical details behind the numbers.

The collaborative podcast will address the discrepancies in Resident Evil Requiem benchmarks. Viewers can expect a detailed look at how scene selection, driver versions, and testing methods impact performance results. The discussion will also highlight what testers must consider to ensure accurate comparisons.