Measuring GPU performance?

-Ice · 02-07-12, 04:56 AM

Hey guys, what's the best way to measure GPU performance? I just got a 6970 and want to run numbers to compare its performance to my 5770. I know I can just plug it in and use it but I want to know the before-and-after score to fully appreciate it. I'm currently downloading 3DMark 11 v1.03 (free version), I have MSI Afterburner, GPU-Z, and FRAPS. Is that enough? I would like to get numbers from benchmarks to compare the two plus I would like to take in-game framerates and screenshots (of scenery detail), again as a before-and-after test.

Any advice on how to do this would be appreciated. Games-of-choice would be Skyrim, DCS A10C, Shogun 2.

Also, is there any benefit or possibility of Xfire-ing my 6970 to the 5770?

SMOKEU · 02-07-12, 06:11 AM

3DMark 11 is a good way to compare performance. Just make sure you benchmark it with exactly the same settings.

-Ice · 02-07-12, 07:05 AM

What's the difference between 3DMark Vantage and 11? I look at Tom's HW and they use 3DMark Vantage and not 11...

noname2020x · 02-07-12, 08:34 AM

11 tests Direct X11 among other things. both are good.

EarthDog · 02-07-12, 08:55 AM

Vantage tests DX as well...(all 3dmarks do), its just which version of DX.

3DMark 11 uses tessellation quite heavily and more advanced features of DX11 while Vantage is a DX10 test IIRC.

-Ice · 02-10-12, 06:14 PM

Thanks for the recommendations guys.

bigben6 · 05-08-12, 06:47 AM

I know this is an older post but i searched and it was most on topic soooo, this would also be a good choice to test an OC on my GPU as well or are there better programs for that purpose?

EarthDog · 05-08-12, 06:48 AM

You can loop 3D11 or Unigine Heaven (Hwbot version) for that..

02-07-12, 04:56 AM	Thread Starter #1
-Ice Registered Join Date: Nov 2011	Measuring GPU performance? Hey guys, what's the best way to measure GPU performance? I just got a 6970 and want to run numbers to compare its performance to my 5770. I know I can just plug it in and use it but I want to know the before-and-after score to fully appreciate it. I'm currently downloading 3DMark 11 v1.03 (free version), I have MSI Afterburner, GPU-Z, and FRAPS. Is that enough? I would like to get numbers from benchmarks to compare the two plus I would like to take in-game framerates and screenshots (of scenery detail), again as a before-and-after test. Any advice on how to do this would be appreciated. Games-of-choice would be Skyrim, DCS A10C, Shogun 2. Also, is there any benefit or possibility of Xfire-ing my 6970 to the 5770? __________________ Intel Core i5 750 2.66Ghz (Lynnfield) Gigabyte GA-P55-US3L Intel P55 (Socket 1156) Kingston HyperX Grey 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800 1600MHz [OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-10666C7 1333MHz] - Replaced XFX ATI Radeon HD 5770 1024MB GDDR5 OCZ StealthXStream 700w Antec 300 Three Hundred Ultimate Gaming Case Windows 7 64-bit Home Premium
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02-07-12, 06:11 AM	#2
SMOKEU Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NZ	3DMark 11 is a good way to compare performance. Just make sure you benchmark it with exactly the same settings. __________________ MY RIG: i7 2600K @ 4.6GHz Asus P8P67 Pro B3 GSkill Ripjaws 16GB (2X 8GB) 1866MHz CL10 Sapphire 6950 2GB shader unlock 920/1400MHz @ 1.2V Corsair Force 3 120GB SSD OWC Mercury Pro 60GB SSD WD 2TB X2, 1.5TB, 1TB, Seagate 500GB 24" Viewsonic LED 1080p Logitech Z623 speakers
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02-07-12, 07:05 AM	Thread Starter #3
-Ice Registered Join Date: Nov 2011	What's the difference between 3DMark Vantage and 11? I look at Tom's HW and they use 3DMark Vantage and not 11... __________________ Intel Core i5 750 2.66Ghz (Lynnfield) Gigabyte GA-P55-US3L Intel P55 (Socket 1156) Kingston HyperX Grey 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800 1600MHz [OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-10666C7 1333MHz] - Replaced XFX ATI Radeon HD 5770 1024MB GDDR5 OCZ StealthXStream 700w Antec 300 Three Hundred Ultimate Gaming Case Windows 7 64-bit Home Premium
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02-07-12, 08:34 AM	#4
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EarthDog Senior PITA Member Overclockers.com Editor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stuck in Maryland...	Vantage tests DX as well...(all 3dmarks do), its just which version of DX. 3DMark 11 uses tessellation quite heavily and more advanced features of DX11 while Vantage is a DX10 test IIRC. __________________ Should I R0 my SSD? / SandyBridge / Ivybridge Overclocking Guide / AMD Overclocking Guide / Power Supply Guide SSD Reliability/Write Endurance / JOIN THE BENCHING TEAM! / Bulldozer Overclocking Guide / Forum Etiquette Want to see your writing featured on the overclockers.com Front Page? PM me, I can help! "We have more information and more ways of accessing it than ever, yet seem increasingly less inclined to do so."- Michael Wilbon
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02-10-12, 06:14 PM	Thread Starter #6
-Ice Registered Join Date: Nov 2011	Thanks for the recommendations guys. __________________ Intel Core i5 750 2.66Ghz (Lynnfield) Gigabyte GA-P55-US3L Intel P55 (Socket 1156) Kingston HyperX Grey 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800 1600MHz [OCZ Platinum 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-10666C7 1333MHz] - Replaced XFX ATI Radeon HD 5770 1024MB GDDR5 OCZ StealthXStream 700w Antec 300 Three Hundred Ultimate Gaming Case Windows 7 64-bit Home Premium
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EarthDog Senior PITA Member Overclockers.com Editor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stuck in Maryland...	You can loop 3D11 or Unigine Heaven (Hwbot version) for that.. __________________ Should I R0 my SSD? / SandyBridge / Ivybridge Overclocking Guide / AMD Overclocking Guide / Power Supply Guide SSD Reliability/Write Endurance / JOIN THE BENCHING TEAM! / Bulldozer Overclocking Guide / Forum Etiquette Want to see your writing featured on the overclockers.com Front Page? PM me, I can help! "We have more information and more ways of accessing it than ever, yet seem increasingly less inclined to do so."- Michael Wilbon
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