I’m open to that as well. I think we should agree on a fixed set of settings so everyone can run the same test conditions and we get truly comparable results - ideally with everything like DLSS, frame generation, and other performance-enhancing features turned off for a clean baseline.
I don’t use Developer Mode for the FPS overlay either.
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From what I remember, having Developer Mode enabled used to have a noticeable negative impact on benchmark results.