Does 3D Mark truly show what AMD 64bits can do?

[ScarfaceFX]

i just ran 3d mark 2001 & 2003 and it shows in my details tab for my CPU = AMD Unknown @ 1997 MHz when i have my AMD 64bit 2800+ overclocked to 3000+ speeds ,and my computer shows me that my CPU is at 2.0Ghz. any ideas ? or 3d mark dont recognize AMD 64s ?

 

[Xenocide]

are you running 3dmark 03 patch 330 or 2001?

 

[CPL.Luke]

as far as the varying cpu speeds

clocks fluctuate

you fsb and everything is what Im assuming your reading off of. if you use cpu-z when t checks your clock it will be a few mhz lower or higher. plus the programs that check your speed can be off

 

[d]g[ts]

3D 01 does not recognize the A64. you will get different rusults depending on your motherboard. SOme say unknown like yours, others call it a duron, or athlon. 3D 03 however should recognize the CPU properly as an athlon 64 if you are using the 330 patch.

 

[Gautam]

It also seems to put in some wacky figures for the front side bus. I wouldn't really bother with what its reading. The CPU clock speed usually is a couple of MHz off.

 

[CPL.Luke]

just out of couriousity does anybody know exactly why the cpu clock very's by one or two mhz?

I always guessed that it was because the voltage being supplied wasn't completely regular. but if anyone knows more please share