futuremark missed the PS2.0 test optimization

[micamica1217]

this is a continuation to this.


taken from beyond3d.....

StealthHawk wrote:
I still wonder how Futuremark missed the PS2.0 test optimization. That scares me.

Patric Ojala wrote:
52.16 had for the PS2.0 test something else than just shader identification and replacement. We didn't figure out the optimizations for that test in time for the patch, but we needed to launch the patch. By that time there was no nv driver suitable for 3DMark03 use, so we had to get the patch out rather sooner than later.

We have now added the following note to 52.16 on our driver list.
"The 52.16 drivers have 3DMark03 specific optimization for the Pixel Shader 2.0 test and that score is solely comparable between nvidia cards."
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Patric Ojala - 3DMark Producer

full read here.
look at page two for the quote.

the PS2.0 test is now about 17% off of what it should be.
this is after the 340 build.....all PS2.0 scores are wrong.

look



I have to agree with Bouncing Zabaglione Bros when he says.....

"""FM needs to act now to regain their credibility and ban all results from cheating drivers from the ORB. And that includes the previously approved version that they have now admitted has shader cheats they were not able to disable. Despite their big words from a month ago, FM is not being seen to police their benchmark and ORB from cheating drivers.""


your thoughts???

mica

 

[harryinny3]

I saw this comeing

Especially if people are getting like 500more points with the 53.?? Forceware. Its nothing new, Nvidia will not stop at nothing to justify the FX line. Even Openly cheating there customers.

harry

 

[DaWiper]

Hmm,well, the fx-series doesn't perform too well... And the smell of cheating isn't far away... On the other hand... Halo did pick up speed after the launch of Forceware... In-game performance is all that matters for me...

 

[Steven4563]

OMG cant they just stop cheating dont look like ill be buying a Nvidia card anytime soon intill they sort this out

 

[harryinny3]

Thats is true, It is for me also,

But what about folks that want what they were promised or paid for? They didnt sign up for the "oh we will hack up a driver to give your faulty hardware better performance" Downloads every week.


Harry

 

[Th0r]

Looks at the Nvidiots looking for their next excuse....