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No Man's Sky: Winlator Snapdragon 8 Elite Settings and Performance Test
A tutorial on how to run No Man's Sky on a Snapdragon 8 Elite device in Winlator CMOD 13.1.1, including in-game settings and performance. Covers installing Adreno GPU drivers, using Proton 9.0 ARM 64 EC, and setting optimal resolution.
Surprisingly, No Man's Sky shows better performance than The Witcher. Flying and exploration are smooth.
Enjoy playing No Man's Sky!
1. ⚙️ Winlator Setup and Adreno GPU Driver Installation Guide
- ✅ Install the Adreno Tools GPU driver and select the latest driver that is compatible with Snapdragon 8 Elite.
- ✅ In the Winlator container settings, select a wrapper and specify the corresponding driver.
- ✅ Use FEX core and select Proton 9.0 ARM 64 EC.
- ⚠️ There may be installation issues with Proton 9.0 ARM 64 EC, so install the game using an x8664 container and then access it via the D drive (download folder).
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| 그래픽 카드 | GTX 1060 |
| 메모리 | 4096 MGB |
| FEX Core | 258 |
| Flex Flags | fastest, fast, enabled, essential |
00:01 - 02:21
1. ⚙️ Winlator Setup and Adreno GPU Driver Installation Guide
- ✅ Install the Adreno Tools GPU driver and select the latest driver that is compatible with Snapdragon 8 Elite.
- ✅ In the Winlator container settings, select a wrapper and specify the corresponding driver.
- ✅ Use FEX core and select Proton 9.0 ARM 64 EC.
- ⚠️ There may be installation issues with Proton 9.0 ARM 64 EC, so install the game using an x8664 container and then access it via the D drive (download folder).
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| 그래픽 카드 | GTX 1060 |
| 메모리 | 4096 MGB |
| FEX Core | 258 |
| Flex Flags | fastest, fast, enabled, essential |
02:22 - 04:50
2. 🚀 In-Game Performance and Resolution Optimization Settings
- ✅ The game runs smoothly, with no glitches or issues.
- ✅ Loading times may be faster than on PC.
- ✅ It is recommended to use an optimized resolution instead of the default resolution.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 화면 해상도 | Setting the resolution to 50% of the number of pixels of the device's native resolution can help improve performance. You can calculate this using Chat GPT or a website. |
04:51 - 07:44
3. 🎮 Game Graphics Settings and Play Test
- ✅ Set VSync to triple buffering.
- ✅ Set anisotropic filtering to 16.
- ✅ Set ambient occlusion to standard.
- ✅ FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution) is supported.
- ✅ It is recommended to turn off motion blur.
- ✅ The game runs at 60fps.
Surprisingly, No Man's Sky shows better performance than The Witcher. Flying and exploration are smooth.
07:45 - 10:47
4. 🌡️ Additional Information: DXVK, Async Shader Compilation, and Thermal Management
- ✅ Using a DXVK version to enable Async Shader Compilation can reduce stuttering.
- ✅ Async Shader Compilation can also be used in The Witcher 3.
- ✅ Performance degradation due to heat may occur during long play sessions, and using a cooler may be considered.
Enjoy playing No Man's Sky!