๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Ultracam Benchmark Guide ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ

Welcome! In this guide made by Dominatorul, youโ€™ll learn how to use Ultracam to benchmark your Switch effectively.
Follow these steps carefully for accurate results. Letโ€™s get started! ๐ŸŽฎ


๐Ÿ“‹ Table of Contents


๐ŸŽฌ Before You Start

Before proceeding, ensure youโ€™ve followed this guide to set up your system properly.
Additionally, make sure youโ€™ve installed EdiZon to manage cheats.


๐Ÿ’พ Installation

Follow these steps to download and install the necessary tools on your SD card:

  1. Ultracam-Overlay
    • ๐Ÿ“ฅ Download from this link.
    • Unpack the ZIP file.
    • Place the Ultracam-Overlay-main folder in the switch/.packages folder.
  2. Ultracambenchmark101 (Save + Cheat)
    • ๐Ÿ“ฅ Download from this link.
    • Open the ultracambenchmark101-final folder.
    • Copy the JKSV and atmosphere folders to the root of your SD card.
  3. JKSV
    • ๐Ÿ“ฅ Download from this link.
    • Copy JKSV.nro to the switch/ folder.

๐Ÿ“– Usage

Once everything is installed, follow these steps:

  1. Backup Old Save Data with JKSV
    • Open JKSV and select your profile.
    • Highlight and select TOTK (The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom).
    • Press A on New and name the save. Select OK to back it up.
  2. Install the Right Savegame
    • Select Benchmark Save in JKSV.
    • Highlight the save, press Y, and hold A for 5 seconds until the save data has been restored.
  3. Install Ultracam
    • Open Ultrahand.
    • Press D-pad Right to navigate to the Packages menu.
    • Select Ultracam Overlay from the list.
    • Press Tools
    • Press the Ultracam 2.6.1 button to install it.
  4. Enable the Preset
    • Click on Enable Benchmark Preset to apply the appropriate configuration.
  5. Open TOTK
    • Launch Tears of the Kingdom.
  6. Set the Resolution to Docked via ReverseNX-RT
    • Open Ultrahand and navigate to the ReverseNX-RT Overlay.
    • Press Change Mode and ensure it says Docked at the top.
    • (If using the original repository, you may need to disable Controlled by System using the respective button.)
  7. Ensure the Cheats Are Enabled
    • Open Ultrahand and navigate to the EdiZon Overlay.
    • Open the Cheats tab.
    • Make sure the following cheats are enabled:
    • Lock to Sunny Weather
    • Lock Game Time to 9 AM

๐Ÿ“Š Benchmarking

  • CPU/GPU/RAM: 1963/1305/xxxx (Max RAM)

Steps:

  1. Launch TOTK and press Continue.
  2. Select the First Save and click Load.
  3. Once in-game, DO NOT MOVE, as movement may affect the results.
  4. Hold ZL + ZR + L Stick simultaneously to enter the benchmark.
  5. Wait for the benchmark to complete and review the results.

๐Ÿ“‚ Checking the Results

The benchmark results are saved as a file named TOTKBenchmark.txt in the root of your SD card. You can open it with any text editor to view the data.

Alternatively, you can check the log in the Ultracam Overlay package by opening it and pressing the Log button.

Share your results by providing the following details:

  • RAM Clock
  • Module
  • Timings
  • Mention whether itโ€™s an 8GB model

Example Format:

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1963/1305/xxxx, module name, sched off/on, timings, (mention if it's 8GB)  
BENCHMARK FOR Korok Forest COMPLETED!  
Total frames: xxxx, Average FPS: xx, 1% FPS: xx, 0.1% FPS: xx  

๐Ÿ’ก Credits

  • MaxLastBreath for creating ultracam๐Ÿ
  • Happy for the savegame and for the cheats
  • agjeococh for the guidance
  • usagi for the preset
  • Naga95 for the original Ultracam package
  • Everyone else who contributed to this

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Pub: 23 Nov 2024 12:25 UTC
Edit: 04 Feb 2025 11:18 UTC
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