Multi-core processors

I know 2k10 supports dual cores - does it support quad? In 2k9, we had to mod some settings file to allow the second core to work and smooth the graphics when set on the highest level (jerseys moving). Do we have to do this in 2k10?

Not sure... I have a Q9550 (Quad) and the game runs plenty fine without any modding. I have an ATi card so I did have to turn off adaptive aliasing so the hair wouldn't glitch on characters. Also Vsync doesn't work even though I have it checked. However I'm scoring 93-94 average on the benchmark so I'd say this game runs extremely smooth for a console port.

It's been discussed before. Do what you did for 2K9.

what did you do for 2k9? help

Find Config.cfg and change:

Code:

CLOTH_LOGICAL_THREAD_0 = 1
CLOTH_LOGICAL_THREAD_1 = -1
CLOTH_LOGICAL_THREAD_2 = -1
CLOTH_LOGICAL_THREAD_3 = -1

to something like:

Code:

CLOTH_LOGICAL_THREAD_0 = 1
CLOTH_LOGICAL_THREAD_1 = 1
CLOTH_LOGICAL_THREAD_2 = 1
CLOTH_LOGICAL_THREAD_3 = 1

Depending on the number of cores you have and how many threads they can each manage. (Dual-core that can multi-thread or Quad-core = all 1's. Dual-core without multi-thread = 1's in just the first two.)

Awesome thanks. Do you notice a clear improvement like in 2K9?

I'm going to benchmark both ways and report back. Without changes to config.cfg, I'm getting an already excellent 80FPS with maxed detail settings, 1920 x 1080, and 8x AA. Running on an overclocked 3 Ghz Q6600, Radeon 4850, 4 GB.

2k did a great job optimizing this game. Rockstar you idiots (GTA IV), take notes!

Find Config.cfg and change:

Code:

CLOTH_LOGICAL_THREAD_0 = 1
CLOTH_LOGICAL_THREAD_1 = -1
CLOTH_LOGICAL_THREAD_2 = -1
CLOTH_LOGICAL_THREAD_3 = -1

to something like:

Code:

CLOTH_LOGICAL_THREAD_0 = 1
CLOTH_LOGICAL_THREAD_1 = 1
CLOTH_LOGICAL_THREAD_2 = 1
CLOTH_LOGICAL_THREAD_3 = 1

Depending on the number of cores you have and how many threads they can each manage. (Dual-core that can multi-thread or Quad-core = all 1's. Dual-core without multi-thread = 1's in just the first two.)

Benji, are you sure that's correct? I was under the impression that for a dual core, you would only change the first two threads...one for each core. my understanding was that all dual core CPUs can multithread. the variable lies in the application and whether or not it can take advantage of multithreading technology. can you confirm?

Wait im sorry im confused what's good for a dual core because i have a 2.5ghz x 2

Wait im sorry im confused what's good for a dual core because i have a 2.5ghz x 2

don't take this as gospel, but my understanding was that for a dual core, you would change the fist two numbers to 1,2 and leave the 3rd and 4th at -1.

Benji, are you sure that's correct? I was under the impression that for a dual core, you would only change the first two threads...one for each core. my understanding was that all dual core CPUs can multithread. the variable lies in the application and whether or not it can take advantage of multithreading technology. can you confirm?

Well, they can multi-thread on the two cores, but Core 2 Duo's and later can all do multi-threading on each core, so you can actually run four threads. Some of the early mass market dual-cores didn't have the hyper-threading on each core.

To be fair, the difference I see in marking all four, and just the first two is like 1 FPS. (And the difference from just the first one is maybe 3 FPS.)

my friend got dual core and playing fine
i got quad core and im playing fine