FSX SE New Compiler -- Anyone notice a difference?

I was reading on another site that FSX SE has been re compiled with a more modern compiler (c++ is my guess).

 

Has anyone noticed that this makes it any less of a resource hog for lower end pc's?

 

Or by any chance does it utilize multi core more efficiently?

 

 

Just wondering.

Most evidence and comments suggest that in controlled tests (as opposed to random) the average user will not notice the difference. It's still a good thing though, but in itself, not a compelling reason to trade in the old for the new. Not yet.

There is also the possibility this new compiler is behind some of the initial add-on compatibility problems, but these are being worked out. Compilers can cause as well as fix problems including memory leaks. Ultimately, the results of using one over another is more related to the talent of the programmers rather than the compiler itself. The compiler which works best is the one the programmers know well.

 

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Many people are reporting better performance with the Steam edition.

 

Of course this could be related to starting with a fresh install and comparing it to a bloated one.

 

In theory the newer libraries used by the compiler would be better optimized for more modern hardware.

 

The challenge with FSX is that there are so many variables at play that realistically comparing Steam to the boxed set is practically impossible.

 

peace,

the Bean

1. It's the same for all machines that can run FSX. They haven't increased the minimum specs enough to take advantage of newer machines.

 

2. No multithreading is unaffected, what is affected are that certain operations like moving data and manipulating data will be done in chunks of 4 instead of one at a time.

If you want solid and reliable answers, look no further than to Pete Dowson of FSUIPC fame. In his controlled tests, the one uncontestable fact that is emerges is that there is much lower impact on VAS usage.

 

The result of this is a greatly reduced chance of VAS exhaustion generating an OOM.