Force software vertex processing

[TypicalHog]

My game runs faster with this option turned on. (Everyone says it will run slower and this should be used for debugging and compatibility purposes only)

My CPU: i5 4460 3.2 GHz
My GPU: GTX 960

Software VP: 480~ FPS
Hardware VP: 410~ FPS

 

[RangerX]

I suppose its possible with a machine that isn't really fast but with a good graphic card.
However, I don't even know if that option is considered in the build once your game executable or installer is created. It might only influence the testing builds.
This would have to be confirmed with Yoyo staff though.

 

[Mike]

Totally depends on what the game is doing..... if everything is batched properly, HW will always win out.

 

[RujiK]

@Mike
Can you explain what "Batched Properly" means? I too have a performance increase when forcing software vertex processing.

 

[Mike]

Minimise both the number of draw calls, and texture swaps (see the show_debug_overlay). Every time theres a "swap", the speed for GPU rendering reduces. If this number is high, software vertex processing might take over.

Course....some older machines might just have crap GFX, and a faster CPU.