[GI] 3D or 2D

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  1. No§ferΛŧu§∕∕alukΛrd¹

    No§ferΛŧu§∕∕alukΛrd¹ User

    I've been wondering, what version requires the most computing resources?

    You would normally think the 3D version is the heaviest one, but I have noticed that the 2D version shows more lag during spaceball than the 3D (maybe it is just me?)

    Does anyone know?
     
    No§ferΛŧu§∕∕alukΛrd¹, Feb 4, 2017
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  2. Okapi32

    Okapi32 User

    2D is more resource intensive because the majority of it runs off your CPU.

    In the 3D mode however, it can make use of your GPU's power a lot more than the 2D can so the resources are spread more evenly, causing less fps lag.
     
    Okapi32, Feb 4, 2017
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  3. USS-Aries

    USS-Aries User

    To add to the above there are also machines that have AMD APU's (Accelerated Processing Unit) this is a hybrid GPU and CPU that maintains a good degree of performance while in 3D mode and in 2D mode will perform slightly better than a normal CPU.
     
    USS-Aries, Feb 4, 2017
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  4. HelpMeHelpYou

    HelpMeHelpYou User

    Did they fix the issues with 3D? I kept having to log out after portal jump to get my map to load again. After reporting it to SUPPORT and getting nothing form them I chose to stick with the 2D and its other related problems.
     
    HelpMeHelpYou, Feb 4, 2017
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  5. badwon[spt]

    badwon[spt] User

    I use 3D and have since introduction. Never had any issues, knock on wood.
    Sounds like ( according to latest DO email survey) 2D is on its way out.................
     
    badwon[spt], Feb 5, 2017
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  6. KriegspudLogin1_ANDRE

    KriegspudLogin1_ANDRE User

    This question is hard to answer, you need to consider many factors
    3D version used stage3D (beetween starling framework) Stage3D API Reference
    Stage3D unsupported chipsets, drivers for Flash Player 11, AIR 3 https://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/stage3d-unsupported-chipsets-drivers-flash.html

    You need to profile game client. Adobe have profiler named Scout/
    How to understand Flash Player work

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    Userful links:
    Optimize Flash Perfomance
    Tips for optimizing GPU rendering performance
    System RAM and VRAM Explained
     
    KriegspudLogin1_ANDRE, Feb 8, 2017
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  7. Deter

    Deter Board Administrator Team Darkorbit

    Hello No§ferΛŧu§∕∕alukΛrd¹,

    Thank you all for assisting the user with their concern. We hope the responses were helpful.

    With the above info, we ask if you the Original Poster have any further Questions/Concerns or may we close?
     
    Deter, Feb 12, 2017
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