Samsung Galaxy S24 - Horizon Forbidden West Recap - Moonlight Test
0Does the S24 Deliver for Moonlight Streaming?
00:00 AV1
02:28 HEVC short
tl;dr: We tested Moonlight game streaming on the new Samsung Galaxy S24 phone with both AV1 and HEVC codecs using Horizon Forbidden West (though any game would work). Both codecs looked great, but decoding took longer (20ms) compared to some laptops (7.7ms). Despite this, the S24's performance is still good for casual gaming on its small screen.
This video dives into the performance of the Moonlight game streaming client on the Samsung Galaxy S24 smartphone (SM-S921B/DS). We explore how the phone handles video streams encoded with the AV1 and HEVC codecs, using the visually stunning and graphically demanding Horizon Forbidden West as our test case. While the specific game isn't critical for our analysis, Horizon Forbidden West serves as a great example of a modern title that can push the limits of mobile streaming performance.
Under the hood of the S24 lies the powerful Samsung Exynos 2400 processor, boasting a formidable 10 cores manufactured on a cutting-edge 4nm process. This processor leverages the ARMv8 architecture and is paired with the Xclipse 940 GPU, which flexes its muscles on Vulkan 1.3.231 for enhanced graphics performance. To facilitate the streaming experience, we'll be utilizing Moonlight version 12.1 for Android.
Our investigation revealed a fascinating result: both AV1 and HEVC codecs delivered virtually indistinguishable visual quality on the S24's display. The primary differentiating factor lies in the amount of data required to achieve that quality, with each codec having its own efficiency sweet spot.
While the S24 produces stunning visuals, the decoding process takes a bit longer compared to some heavyweights. The average decoding time clocked in at around 20ms, which pales in comparison to the lightning-fast 7.7ms achieved by an M1 laptop processor. The provided YouTube video (linked in the description) showcases even faster decoders in action. However, despite this relative sluggishness, the S24's performance remains perfectly acceptable for casual and even some competitive gaming, especially considering the phone's compact screen size.
While decoding speed is a crucial factor, a smooth Moonlight experience hinges on several other aspects:
Battery Consumption: Streaming games can be quite draining on the battery. We recommend testing how long the S24 lasts under various streaming settings (e.g., resolution, frame rate) to gauge its suitability for extended gaming sessions.
Samsung Dex: This alternative approach utilizes the S24 to project your PC experience onto a larger display. However, keep in mind limitations like the lack of HDR support and a maximum resolution of 1080p.
Heat Management: Streaming can generate heat in the phone. Monitor the S24's temperature during gameplay and consider using a cooling solution, if necessary, especially for longer sessions.
Given all of those, if you're looking to leverage Moonlight for game streaming on your Galaxy S24, you can expect a smooth and enjoyable experience. While the decoding speed might not break any records, it certainly doesn't hinder gameplay on a smaller screen.
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Host Specifications:
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
GPU Memory: 16GB
+80 core clock offset
+1000 memory clock offset
NVIDIA Driver Version: 551.86
Resizable bar: yes
Power Management Mode: High Performance
Shader Cache Size: 100 GB
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-Core
System Memory: 32GB
OS: Windows 11 Pro 10.0.22621 Build 22621
Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling: yes
Sunshine Version: 0.22.2 - All defaults
Moonlight Android 12.1
Resolution and FPS: 4K 60 fps
Video Bitrate: 80 Mbps
Video Decoder: AV1/HEVC
Video Codec: Varied (see notes)
HDR: Enabled (Experimental)
Video frame pacing: Prefer lowest latency
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