Olin Coles
15th December 2008, 09:54 AM
Call of Duty 4 (CoD4) does not have a built-in benchmark tool or timedemo. However, using Fraps, there is a scene that is perfect for testing if you use a bit of care.
Configure Fraps to stop recording the benchmark automatically after 180 seconds, which is perfect for capturing amount of video for the benchmark. Disable the overlay, and only use MinMaxAvg.
In my testing with Fraps, I used the cut-scene intro to the coup d'etat scene when Al Asad takes over control. Go to: Mission Select > Prologue > The Coup.
First, allow the level to load and let the scene begin for a few moments. Then use the escape key to bring up the menu and choose the restart level option, I would immediately press F11 to begin recording the benchmark data.
This scene is nearly four minutes long, but with Fraps configured to record the first 180 seconds it works out perfectly, and by the time the soldier is kicking you in the face (and subsequently black out) the test can be restarted.
Once this portion of the scene is reached, repeat the restart process for a total of three tests. Press F11 immediately after starting the new scene, and do not touch the mouse until it's done.
Configure Fraps to stop recording the benchmark automatically after 180 seconds, which is perfect for capturing amount of video for the benchmark. Disable the overlay, and only use MinMaxAvg.
In my testing with Fraps, I used the cut-scene intro to the coup d'etat scene when Al Asad takes over control. Go to: Mission Select > Prologue > The Coup.
First, allow the level to load and let the scene begin for a few moments. Then use the escape key to bring up the menu and choose the restart level option, I would immediately press F11 to begin recording the benchmark data.
This scene is nearly four minutes long, but with Fraps configured to record the first 180 seconds it works out perfectly, and by the time the soldier is kicking you in the face (and subsequently black out) the test can be restarted.
Once this portion of the scene is reached, repeat the restart process for a total of three tests. Press F11 immediately after starting the new scene, and do not touch the mouse until it's done.