Ubuntu Unity 6.4 Benchmarking

Benchmarking Unity 6.4 + Compiz updates as of 3 September compared to Unity 6.2 and older package of Compiz from late August. Benchmarking by Michael Larabel of Phoronix for a future article.

Compare your own system(s) to this result file with the Phoronix Test Suite by running the command: phoronix-test-suite benchmark 1209040-RA-UBUNTUUNI89
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Unity 6.2

Processor: Intel Core i7-3517UE @ 2.10GHz (4 Cores), Motherboard: CompuLab Intense-PC, Chipset: Intel 3rd Gen Core DRAM, Memory: 8192MB, Disk: 500GB Hitachi HCC54755, Graphics: Intel 3rd Gen Core, Audio: Realtek ALC888, Monitor: VA2431, Network: Intel 82579LM Gigabit Connection + Realtek RTL8188CE 802.11b/g/n

OS: Ubuntu 12.10, Kernel: 3.5.0-13-generic (x86_64), Desktop: Unity 6.2.0, Display Server: X Server 1.12.99.905 (1.13.0 RC 5), Display Driver: intel 2.20.3, OpenGL: 3.0 Mesa 8.1-devel, Compiler: GCC 4.7, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1920x1080

Compiler Notes: --build=x86_64-linux-gnu --disable-werror --enable-checking=release --enable-clocale=gnu --enable-gnu-unique-object --enable-languages=c,c++,go,fortran,objc,obj-c++ --enable-libstdcxx-debug --enable-libstdcxx-time=yes --enable-nls --enable-objc-gc --enable-plugin --enable-shared --enable-threads=posix --host=x86_64-linux-gnu --target=x86_64-linux-gnu --with-arch-32=i686 --with-tune=generic -v
Graphics Notes: UXA
System Notes: Compiz was running on this system.

Unity 6.4

OS: Ubuntu 12.10, Kernel: 3.5.0-13-generic (x86_64), Desktop: Unity 6.4.0, Display Server: X Server 1.12.99.905 (1.13.0 RC 5), Display Driver: intel 2.20.3, OpenGL: 3.0 Mesa 8.1-devel, Compiler: GCC 4.7, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1920x1080

Ubuntu Unity 6.4 BenchmarkingOpenBenchmarking.orgPhoronix Test SuiteIntel Core i7-3517UE @ 2.10GHz (4 Cores)CompuLab Intense-PCIntel 3rd Gen Core DRAM8192MB500GB Hitachi HCC54755Intel 3rd Gen CoreRealtek ALC888VA2431Intel 82579LM Gigabit Connection + Realtek RTL8188CE 802.11b/g/nUbuntu 12.103.5.0-13-generic (x86_64)Unity 6.2.0Unity 6.4.0X Server 1.12.99.905 (1.13.0 RC 5)intel 2.20.33.0 Mesa 8.1-develGCC 4.7ext41920x1080ProcessorMotherboardChipsetMemoryDiskGraphicsAudioMonitorNetworkOSKernelDesktopsDisplay ServerDisplay DriverOpenGLCompilerFile-SystemScreen ResolutionUbuntu Unity 6.4 Benchmarking PerformanceSystem Logs- --build=x86_64-linux-gnu --disable-werror --enable-checking=release --enable-clocale=gnu --enable-gnu-unique-object --enable-languages=c,c++,go,fortran,objc,obj-c++ --enable-libstdcxx-debug --enable-libstdcxx-time=yes --enable-nls --enable-objc-gc --enable-plugin --enable-shared --enable-threads=posix --host=x86_64-linux-gnu --target=x86_64-linux-gnu --with-arch-32=i686 --with-tune=generic -v - UXA- Compiz was running on this system.

Unity 6.2 vs. Unity 6.4 ComparisonPhoronix Test SuiteBaseline+8.1%+8.1%+16.2%+16.2%+24.3%+24.3%+32.4%+32.4%1920 x 108032.4%1920 x 108029.7%1280 x 1024 - Low20.2%1280 x 1024 - Low18.7%1920 x 108016.8%1920 x 1080 - Low13.4%1920 x 108013.1%1280 x 102413%1920 x 1080 - High9.3%1920 x 10808.8%1920 x 10805.9%1920 x 10805.4%1280 x 10244.3%Reaction Quake 3OpenArenaDoom 3XonoticUrban TerrorXonoticWorld of PadmanLightsmarkXonoticWarsowLightsmarkOpenArenaPreyUnity 6.2Unity 6.4

Ubuntu Unity 6.4 Benchmarkingdoom3: 1920 x 1080 - Lowlightsmark: 1920 x 1080nexuiz: 1920 x 1080 - Yes - Onopenarena: 1920 x 1080openarena: 1920 x 1080padman: 1920 x 1080reaction: 1920 x 1080urbanterror: 1920 x 1080warsow: 1920 x 1080xonotic: 1920 x 1080 - Lowxonotic: 1920 x 1080 - Highdoom3: 1280 x 1024 - Lowlightsmark: 1280 x 1024prey: 1280 x 1024xonotic: 1280 x 1024 - LowUnity 6.2Unity 6.431.7043.359.90103.9017.1559.1352.2746.7330.4354.0728.1035.6240.8323.7765.4331.1740.959.8380.1316.2752.3039.4840.0027.9847.6825.7129.6336.1222.7855.11OpenBenchmarking.org

Doom 3

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterDoom 3 1.3.1Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - Quality: LowUnity 6.2Unity 6.4714212835SE +/- 0.25, N = 3SE +/- 0.19, N = 331.7031.17
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterDoom 3 1.3.1Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - Quality: LowUnity 6.2Unity 6.4714212835Min: 31.2 / Avg: 31.7 / Max: 32Min: 30.8 / Avg: 31.17 / Max: 31.4

Lightsmark

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterLightsmark 2008Resolution: 1920 x 1080Unity 6.2Unity 6.41020304050SE +/- 2.62, N = 6SE +/- 2.96, N = 643.3540.95
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterLightsmark 2008Resolution: 1920 x 1080Unity 6.2Unity 6.4918273645Min: 35.86 / Avg: 43.35 / Max: 51.28Min: 32.6 / Avg: 40.95 / Max: 50.18

Nexuiz

This is a benchmark of Nexuiz, a popular open-source first-person shooter. This game uses the DarkPlaces engine, which is a largely modified version of the Quake engine with extra features such as High Dynamic Range rendering and OpenGL 2.0 shaders. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterNexuiz 2.5.2Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - HDR: Yes - Sound: OnUnity 6.2Unity 6.43691215SE +/- 0.01, N = 3SE +/- 0.01, N = 39.909.83
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterNexuiz 2.5.2Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - HDR: Yes - Sound: OnUnity 6.2Unity 6.43691215Min: 9.88 / Avg: 9.9 / Max: 9.92Min: 9.81 / Avg: 9.83 / Max: 9.85

OpenArena

This is a test of OpenArena, a popular open-source first-person shooter. This game is based upon ioquake3, which in turn uses the GPL version of id Software's Quake 3 engine. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterOpenArena 0.8.5Resolution: 1920 x 1080Unity 6.2Unity 6.420406080100SE +/- 0.65, N = 3SE +/- 5.66, N = 6103.9080.13
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterOpenArena 0.8.5Resolution: 1920 x 1080Unity 6.2Unity 6.420406080100Min: 103.2 / Avg: 103.9 / Max: 105.2Min: 66.3 / Avg: 80.13 / Max: 96

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterOpenArena 0.8.8Resolution: 1920 x 1080Unity 6.2Unity 6.448121620SE +/- 0.58, N = 6SE +/- 0.32, N = 317.1516.27
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterOpenArena 0.8.8Resolution: 1920 x 1080Unity 6.2Unity 6.448121620Min: 16.2 / Avg: 17.15 / Max: 20Min: 15.7 / Avg: 16.27 / Max: 16.8

World of Padman

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterWorld of Padman 1.2Resolution: 1920 x 1080Unity 6.2Unity 6.41326395265SE +/- 0.87, N = 3SE +/- 0.06, N = 359.1352.30
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterWorld of Padman 1.2Resolution: 1920 x 1080Unity 6.2Unity 6.41224364860Min: 57.4 / Avg: 59.13 / Max: 60.2Min: 52.2 / Avg: 52.3 / Max: 52.4

Reaction Quake 3

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterReaction Quake 3 1.0 BetaResolution: 1920 x 1080Unity 6.2Unity 6.41224364860SE +/- 0.92, N = 3SE +/- 3.30, N = 652.2739.48
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterReaction Quake 3 1.0 BetaResolution: 1920 x 1080Unity 6.2Unity 6.41020304050Min: 51.2 / Avg: 52.27 / Max: 54.1Min: 30.5 / Avg: 39.48 / Max: 49.2

Urban Terror

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterUrban Terror 4.1Resolution: 1920 x 1080Unity 6.2Unity 6.41122334455SE +/- 0.82, N = 4SE +/- 0.79, N = 346.7340.00
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterUrban Terror 4.1Resolution: 1920 x 1080Unity 6.2Unity 6.41020304050Min: 45.1 / Avg: 46.73 / Max: 48.5Min: 38.5 / Avg: 40 / Max: 41.2

Warsow

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterWarsow 1.0Resolution: 1920 x 1080Unity 6.2Unity 6.4714212835SE +/- 0.57, N = 6SE +/- 0.40, N = 530.4327.98
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterWarsow 1.0Resolution: 1920 x 1080Unity 6.2Unity 6.4714212835Min: 29.3 / Avg: 30.43 / Max: 33.1Min: 27.1 / Avg: 27.98 / Max: 29.4

Xonotic

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.6Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - Effects Quality: LowUnity 6.2Unity 6.41224364860SE +/- 0.22, N = 3SE +/- 0.69, N = 654.0747.68
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.6Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - Effects Quality: LowUnity 6.2Unity 6.41122334455Min: 53.64 / Avg: 54.07 / Max: 54.37Min: 45.59 / Avg: 47.68 / Max: 49.32

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.6Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - Effects Quality: HighUnity 6.2Unity 6.4714212835SE +/- 0.27, N = 3SE +/- 0.26, N = 328.1025.71
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.6Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - Effects Quality: HighUnity 6.2Unity 6.4612182430Min: 27.61 / Avg: 28.1 / Max: 28.54Min: 25.36 / Avg: 25.71 / Max: 26.21

Doom 3

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterDoom 3 1.3.1Resolution: 1280 x 1024 - Quality: LowUnity 6.2Unity 6.4816243240SE +/- 0.75, N = 6SE +/- 0.53, N = 635.6229.63
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterDoom 3 1.3.1Resolution: 1280 x 1024 - Quality: LowUnity 6.2Unity 6.4816243240Min: 34.5 / Avg: 35.62 / Max: 39.3Min: 27 / Avg: 29.63 / Max: 30.4

Lightsmark

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterLightsmark 2008Resolution: 1280 x 1024Unity 6.2Unity 6.4918273645SE +/- 0.42, N = 3SE +/- 0.04, N = 340.8336.12
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterLightsmark 2008Resolution: 1280 x 1024Unity 6.2Unity 6.4816243240Min: 40.25 / Avg: 40.83 / Max: 41.64Min: 36.05 / Avg: 36.12 / Max: 36.16

Prey

This test calculates the average frame-rate within the Prey retail game from 3D Realms. This test requires a valid game key and game files found on the retail CD/DVD. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterPrey 1.4.119Resolution: 1280 x 1024Unity 6.2Unity 6.4612182430SE +/- 0.22, N = 3SE +/- 0.39, N = 423.7722.78
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterPrey 1.4.119Resolution: 1280 x 1024Unity 6.2Unity 6.4612182430Min: 23.5 / Avg: 23.77 / Max: 24.2Min: 21.9 / Avg: 22.78 / Max: 23.8

Xonotic

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.6Resolution: 1280 x 1024 - Effects Quality: LowUnity 6.2Unity 6.41530456075SE +/- 0.93, N = 3SE +/- 0.64, N = 365.4355.11
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.6Resolution: 1280 x 1024 - Effects Quality: LowUnity 6.2Unity 6.41326395265Min: 64.12 / Avg: 65.43 / Max: 67.23Min: 54.45 / Avg: 55.11 / Max: 56.39

Unity 6.2

Processor: Intel Core i7-3517UE @ 2.10GHz (4 Cores), Motherboard: CompuLab Intense-PC, Chipset: Intel 3rd Gen Core DRAM, Memory: 8192MB, Disk: 500GB Hitachi HCC54755, Graphics: Intel 3rd Gen Core, Audio: Realtek ALC888, Monitor: VA2431, Network: Intel 82579LM Gigabit Connection + Realtek RTL8188CE 802.11b/g/n

OS: Ubuntu 12.10, Kernel: 3.5.0-13-generic (x86_64), Desktop: Unity 6.2.0, Display Server: X Server 1.12.99.905 (1.13.0 RC 5), Display Driver: intel 2.20.3, OpenGL: 3.0 Mesa 8.1-devel, Compiler: GCC 4.7, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1920x1080

Compiler Notes: --build=x86_64-linux-gnu --disable-werror --enable-checking=release --enable-clocale=gnu --enable-gnu-unique-object --enable-languages=c,c++,go,fortran,objc,obj-c++ --enable-libstdcxx-debug --enable-libstdcxx-time=yes --enable-nls --enable-objc-gc --enable-plugin --enable-shared --enable-threads=posix --host=x86_64-linux-gnu --target=x86_64-linux-gnu --with-arch-32=i686 --with-tune=generic -v
Graphics Notes: UXA
System Notes: Compiz was running on this system.

Testing initiated at 3 September 2012 09:24 by user phoronix.

Unity 6.4

Processor: Intel Core i7-3517UE @ 2.10GHz (4 Cores), Motherboard: CompuLab Intense-PC, Chipset: Intel 3rd Gen Core DRAM, Memory: 8192MB, Disk: 500GB Hitachi HCC54755, Graphics: Intel 3rd Gen Core, Audio: Realtek ALC888, Monitor: VA2431, Network: Intel 82579LM Gigabit Connection + Realtek RTL8188CE 802.11b/g/n

OS: Ubuntu 12.10, Kernel: 3.5.0-13-generic (x86_64), Desktop: Unity 6.4.0, Display Server: X Server 1.12.99.905 (1.13.0 RC 5), Display Driver: intel 2.20.3, OpenGL: 3.0 Mesa 8.1-devel, Compiler: GCC 4.7, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1920x1080

Compiler Notes: --build=x86_64-linux-gnu --disable-werror --enable-checking=release --enable-clocale=gnu --enable-gnu-unique-object --enable-languages=c,c++,go,fortran,objc,obj-c++ --enable-libstdcxx-debug --enable-libstdcxx-time=yes --enable-nls --enable-objc-gc --enable-plugin --enable-shared --enable-threads=posix --host=x86_64-linux-gnu --target=x86_64-linux-gnu --with-arch-32=i686 --with-tune=generic -v
Graphics Notes: UXA
System Notes: Compiz was running on this system.

Testing initiated at 3 September 2012 12:02 by user phoronix.