8k resolution scaling - Tomb Raider II

Pater_Lingen · 27-01-23, 13:28

8k 8092 x 4320 Image of Tomb Raider II
The Youtube video from which this image was taken shows
that Tomb Raider II - patched with Carlmundo's Automated Fix -
a) can be upscaled up to 8k,
while some newer games cannot even reach 4k;
b) has an increased visible area,
while most games show the same visible area regardless the resolution.

https://i.postimg.cc/KF1mS6q5/resolu...-8k-230126.jpg
The Youtube video from which the above image was taken shows that Tomb Raider II - patched with Carlmundo's Automated Fix -
a) can be upscaled up to 8k, while some newer games cannot even reach 4k
b) has an increased visible area, while most games show the same visible area regardless the resolution

Link to the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtnUs6viLAY

8k 8092 x 4320 resolution scaling with Nvidia DL-DSR Deep Learning Dynamic Super Resolution - Tomb Raider II
Game: Tomb Raider II - Starring Lara Croft - Dagger of Xian, released 1997
Patch: Tomb Raider II (2) Automated Fix, updated Jul 31, 2020
Patch Github repository: Carl Norton - Carlmundo
Change resolution by pressing F1 / F2
OS: Windows 11
Nvidia driver: 528.24
Recorder: Nvidia GeForce Experience 3.26 Shadowplay
Native resolution of monitor / Windows desktop resolution: 4k (4096x2160)
Activated DL-DSR Deep Learning Dynamic Super Resolution: 1.78x DL (5461 x 2880) / 2.25x DL (6144 x 3240)
Activated DSR Dynamic Super Resolution (old scaling): 3.00x (7094 x 3741) / 4.00x (8092 x 4320)
With 32-bit - True Color - the highest possible resolution was 1.78x DL- DSR (5461 x 2880)
With 8-bit - 256 colors - the highest possible resolution was 4.00x DSR (8092 x 4320) - 8k

tlr online · 27-01-23, 15:10

Welcome to the forum and thank you for posting.

xtimz · 28-01-23, 03:50

My monitor is still 1920x1080.

perryloo · 28-01-23, 13:25

Does it change the frame rate of the TR2 game with 8k resolution?

Does it slow the game down, especially when you have many characters on screen fighting, like picture below?

I get 30 FPS for a 1024 x768 screen resolution on my TR2 games.

Pater_Lingen · 29-01-23, 14:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by perryloo

Does it change the frame rate of the TR2 game with 8k resolution?

Does it slow the game down, especially when you have many characters on screen fighting, like picture below?

I get 30 FPS for a 1024 x768 screen resolution on my TR2 games.

All the old TR games are capped at 30 FPS, but can the game become slower in higher resolutions?

Well, I guess that depends on your hardware. With a Core i9-13900KF, 64 GB DDR5-6000 and a GeForce RTX 4900 you won't see any slowdowns. It always remains at 30 FPS.

Cat Woman · 29-01-23, 16:25

Welcome to the forum.

Pater_Lingen · 20-02-23, 14:16

Today, Feb 20, 2023, there is a new video on this topic:
Resolution Scaling in 4k and 8k with Nvidia DSR
Does an inscreased resolution result in
- a larger visible area?
- better visual quality?
Advantages and disadvantages of 8k

The games used in this video are Final Fantasy XIV and Tomb Raider IV: The Last Revelation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wtN9yIu4JA

perryloo · 21-02-23, 00:31

Good video, showing 2K 4k and 8K for TR2 coastal ruins level.

2k and 4k seemed OK.

Only thing i have against 8K is that Lara looks far too small in a large area, even with your big screen.

Also the landscape looked a bit distorted at 8k?
Is it difficult to play the game at such a high resolution?

Interesting that the game is capped at 30FPS no matter the resolution.

Anyway it is all academic to me and my old Win7 computer with an ancient video card and small screen, means I can only play the game at a maximum of 1024 x768

But the higher resolution up to 4K, looks good.
I better get a lottery win soon to get an upgraded computer and screen

Pater_Lingen · 23-02-23, 19:49

This thread was started because I tested "Carlmundo's Automated Fix" that is only for TR2.

However, both TR3 and TR4 required a different approach, because I do not know of an all-in-one patch comparable to Carlmundo's. Therefore I wanted to make a video to explain the approach I used for TR3 and TR4. Well, maybe later ...

Anyway: In the widescreen patch for TR2-3-4, you can change not only the resolution ratio, but also a) distance from Lara and b) field of view. I tested different settings for both options, and in the video you see my personal preferences for playing the game.

27-01-23, 13:28	#1
Pater_Lingen Hobbyist Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: 46282 Dorsten, Germany Posts: 4	8k resolution scaling - Tomb Raider II 8k 8092 x 4320 Image of Tomb Raider II The Youtube video from which this image was taken shows that Tomb Raider II - patched with Carlmundo's Automated Fix - a) can be upscaled up to 8k, while some newer games cannot even reach 4k; b) has an increased visible area, while most games show the same visible area regardless the resolution. https://i.postimg.cc/KF1mS6q5/resolu...-8k-230126.jpg The Youtube video from which the above image was taken shows that Tomb Raider II - patched with Carlmundo's Automated Fix - a) can be upscaled up to 8k, while some newer games cannot even reach 4k b) has an increased visible area, while most games show the same visible area regardless the resolution Link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtnUs6viLAY 8k 8092 x 4320 resolution scaling with Nvidia DL-DSR Deep Learning Dynamic Super Resolution - Tomb Raider II Game: Tomb Raider II - Starring Lara Croft - Dagger of Xian, released 1997 Patch: Tomb Raider II (2) Automated Fix, updated Jul 31, 2020 Patch Github repository: Carl Norton - Carlmundo Change resolution by pressing F1 / F2 OS: Windows 11 Nvidia driver: 528.24 Recorder: Nvidia GeForce Experience 3.26 Shadowplay Native resolution of monitor / Windows desktop resolution: 4k (4096x2160) Activated DL-DSR Deep Learning Dynamic Super Resolution: 1.78x DL (5461 x 2880) / 2.25x DL (6144 x 3240) Activated DSR Dynamic Super Resolution (old scaling): 3.00x (7094 x 3741) / 4.00x (8092 x 4320) With 32-bit - True Color - the highest possible resolution was 1.78x DL- DSR (5461 x 2880) With 8-bit - 256 colors - the highest possible resolution was 4.00x DSR (8092 x 4320) - 8k __________________ Veritas liberabit vos. Last edited by Rai; 28-01-23 at 20:19. Reason: Image was huge on screen, so reduced to link. Please keep to size limits

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Pater_Lingen Hobbyist Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: 46282 Dorsten, Germany Posts: 4	Today, Feb 20, 2023, there is a new video on this topic: Resolution Scaling in 4k and 8k with Nvidia DSR Does an inscreased resolution result in - a larger visible area? - better visual quality? Advantages and disadvantages of 8k The games used in this video are Final Fantasy XIV and Tomb Raider IV: The Last Revelation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wtN9yIu4JA __________________ Veritas liberabit vos.

23-02-23, 19:49	#9
Pater_Lingen Hobbyist Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: 46282 Dorsten, Germany Posts: 4	This thread was started because I tested "Carlmundo's Automated Fix" that is only for TR2. However, both TR3 and TR4 required a different approach, because I do not know of an all-in-one patch comparable to Carlmundo's. Therefore I wanted to make a video to explain the approach I used for TR3 and TR4. Well, maybe later ... Anyway: In the widescreen patch for TR2-3-4, you can change not only the resolution ratio, but also a) distance from Lara and b) field of view. I tested different settings for both options, and in the video you see my personal preferences for playing the game. __________________ Veritas liberabit vos.

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xtimz Explorer Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Red China Posts: 583	My monitor is still 1920x1080.

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perryloo Explorer Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Sunny UK Posts: 784	Does it change the frame rate of the TR2 game with 8k resolution? Does it slow the game down, especially when you have many characters on screen fighting, like picture below? I get 30 FPS for a 1024 x768 screen resolution on my TR2 games.

21-02-23, 00:31	#8
perryloo Explorer Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Sunny UK Posts: 784	Good video, showing 2K 4k and 8K for TR2 coastal ruins level. 2k and 4k seemed OK. Only thing i have against 8K is that Lara looks far too small in a large area, even with your big screen. Also the landscape looked a bit distorted at 8k? Is it difficult to play the game at such a high resolution? Interesting that the game is capped at 30FPS no matter the resolution. Anyway it is all academic to me and my old Win7 computer with an ancient video card and small screen, means I can only play the game at a maximum of 1024 x768 But the higher resolution up to 4K, looks good. I better get a lottery win soon to get an upgraded computer and screen