Rockstar has just released Red Dead Redemption for PC, and since the game isn't very new, it doesn't demand as much from hardware compared to the latest AAA games. This might have made it easier to emulate, with the Snapdragon 8 Elite reportedly capable of running the game at over 160 FPS.
Impressive Performance
A tweet from @4k_isn on X shared a screenshot claiming to show a Snapdragon 8 Elite phone running Red Dead Redemption at 161.7 FPS. This image was taken from BiliBili, a Chinese video-sharing site like YouTube. Although the tweet doesn’t specify the visual settings used, it's likely that the phone is using the lowest settings possible.
Resolution and Quality
According to @4k_isn, the resolution might be 720p, and if the image seems pixelated, that could be because of the compression from BiliBili. The exact model of the Snapdragon 8 Elite phone isn’t mentioned either. Lots of smartphones equipped with the next-gen Qualcomm chip have been revealed in China, but this Red Dead Redemption screenshot could possibly come from the Realme GT 7 Pro.
Gaming Capabilities
This phone had previously been seen running Assassin's Creed Black Flag at nearly 60 FPS. Again, it’s uncertain what visual settings were used. However, it's important to mention that the Snapdragon 8 Elite's Adreno 840 is said to deliver 40% better performance compared to the Adreno 750 in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
In fact, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is quite competent at emulating PC games. As shown by ETA Prime, it can run games like Fallout 4 close to 60 FPS with low settings at a 720p resolution. Therefore, if the Snapdragon 8 Elite's GPU is indeed 40% more powerful, the latest flagship phones could be fantastic for emulating PC games. Naturally, software support is also crucial.
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Source: @4k_isn on X (tweet embedded above) via: Wccftech
