Radeon X300; Old Catalyst vs. Gallium3D

Future article on Phoronix.com by Michael Larabel looking at Mobility Radeon X300 on ThinkPad R51 notebook in various driver configurations under Ubuntu Linux. Ubuntu 8.04.4 LTS with Catalyst 8.3 (found in Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy repo) compared to Ubuntu 11.10 Linux with its stock stack and then latest Git graphics packages -- Linux 3.2, Mesa 8.0 Gallium3D, etc. Swap buffers wait for the Radeon X.Org driver was disabled. Also tests of Ubuntu 6.06 LTS Dapper Drake thrown into the mix...

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January 14 2012
 
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January 14 2012
 
Ubuntu 6.06.1 LTS - fglrx 8.25.18
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Ubuntu 8.04.4 - Catalyst 8.3

Processor: Intel Pentium M @ 1.86GHz (1 Core), Motherboard: IBM 18494WU, Chipset: Intel Mobile 915GM/PM/GMS/910GML + ICH6M, Memory: 2048MB, Disk: 80GB Hitachi HTS541080G9AT00, Graphics: AMD Mobility Radeon X300, Audio: Intel 82801FB/FBM/FR/FW/FRW, Network: Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5751M Gigabit PCI + Intel PRO/Wireless

OS: Ubuntu 8.04, Kernel: 2.6.24-26-generic (i686), Desktop: GNOME 2.22.3, Display Server: X Server 1.4.0.90, Display Driver: fglrx 8.47.3, OpenGL: 2.1.7412, Compiler: GCC 4.2.4, File-System: ext3, Screen Resolution: 1400x1050

System Notes: Compiz was running on this system.

Ubuntu 11.10 - Stock

Processor: Intel Pentium M 1.86GHz @ 1.87GHz (1 Core), Motherboard: IBM 18494WU, Chipset: Intel Mobile 915GM/PM/GMS/910GML + ICH6M, Memory: 2048MB, Disk: 80GB Hitachi HTS541080G9AT00, Graphics: AMD Mobility Radeon X300 128MB, Audio: Intel 82801FB/FBM/FR/FW/FRW, Network: Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5751M Gigabit PCI + Intel PRO/Wireless

OS: Ubuntu 11.10, Kernel: 3.0.0-12-generic (i686), Desktop: Unity 4.22.0, Display Server: X Server 1.10.4, Display Driver: radeon 6.14.99, OpenGL: 2.1 Mesa 7.11 Gallium 0.4, Compiler: GCC 4.6.1, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1400x1050

Ubuntu 11.10 - Latest

OS: Ubuntu 11.10, Kernel: 3.2.1-030201-generic-pae (i686), Desktop: Unity 4.22.0, Display Server: X Server 1.10.4, Display Driver: radeon 6.14.99, OpenGL: 2.1 Mesa 8.0-devel (git-faa90ab) Gallium 0.4, Compiler: GCC 4.6.1 + llvm 2.9 (Ubuntu 2.9+dfsg-3ubuntu2), File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1400x1050

Ubuntu 6.06.1 LTS - fglrx 8.25.18

Processor: Intel Pentium M 1.86GHz @ 1.87GHz (1 Core), Motherboard: ThinkPad R52, Chipset: Intel Mobile 915GM/PM/GMS/910GML + ICH6M, Memory: 2048MB, Disk: 80GB Hitachi HTS541080G9AT00, Graphics: AMD Radeon Mobility M300, Audio: Intel 82801FB/FBM/FR/FW/FRW, Network: Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5751M Gigabit PCI + Intel PRO/Wireless

OS: Ubuntu 6.06, Kernel: 2.6.15-26-386 (i686), Desktop: GNOME 2.14.3, Display Server: X Server 7.0.0, Display Driver: fglrx 8.25.18, OpenGL: 2.0.5814, Compiler: GCC 4.0.3, File-System: ext3, Screen Resolution: 1400x1050

Radeon X300; Old Catalyst vs. Gallium3DProcessorMotherboardChipsetMemoryDiskGraphicsAudioNetworkOSKernelDesktopDisplay ServerDisplay DriverOpenGLCompilerFile-SystemScreen ResolutionUbuntu 8.04.4 - Catalyst 8.3Ubuntu 11.10 - StockUbuntu 11.10 - LatestUbuntu 6.06.1 LTS - fglrx 8.25.18Intel Pentium M @ 1.86GHz (1 Core)IBM 18494WUIntel Mobile 915GM/PM/GMS/910GML + ICH6M2048MB80GB Hitachi HTS541080G9AT00AMD Mobility Radeon X300Intel 82801FB/FBM/FR/FW/FRWBroadcom NetXtreme BCM5751M Gigabit PCI + Intel PRO/WirelessUbuntu 8.042.6.24-26-generic (i686)GNOME 2.22.3X Server 1.4.0.90fglrx 8.47.32.1.7412GCC 4.2.4ext31400x1050Intel Pentium M 1.86GHz @ 1.87GHz (1 Core)AMD Mobility Radeon X300 128MBUbuntu 11.103.0.0-12-generic (i686)Unity 4.22.0X Server 1.10.4radeon 6.14.992.1 Mesa 7.11 Gallium 0.4GCC 4.6.1ext43.2.1-030201-generic-pae (i686)2.1 Mesa 8.0-devel (git-faa90ab) Gallium 0.4GCC 4.6.1 + llvm 2.9 (Ubuntu 2.9+dfsg-3ubuntu2)ThinkPad R52AMD Radeon Mobility M300Ubuntu 6.062.6.15-26-386 (i686)GNOME 2.14.3X Server 7.0.0fglrx 8.25.182.0.5814GCC 4.0.3ext3OpenBenchmarking.orgSystem Details- Ubuntu 8.04.4 - Catalyst 8.3, Ubuntu 11.10 - Stock, Ubuntu 11.10 - Latest: Compiz was running on this system.

Ubuntu 8.04.4 - Catalyst 8.3Ubuntu 11.10 - StockUbuntu 11.10 - LatestUbuntu 6.06.1 LTS - fglrx 8.25.18Result OverviewPhoronix Test Suite100%218%336%454%571%WarsowUrban TerrorDoom 3Doom 3WarsowWorld of Padman800 x 6001400 x 10501400 x 1050 - Low800 x 600 - Low1400 x 10501400 x 1050

Radeon X300; Old Catalyst vs. Gallium3Ddoom3: 1400 x 1050 - Lownexuiz: 1400 x 1050 - No - Offwarsow: 1400 x 1050lightsmark: 1400 x 1050openarena: 1400 x 1050padman: 1400 x 1050urbanterror: 1400 x 1050doom3: 800 x 600 - Lowopenarena: 800 x 600warsow: 800 x 600nexuiz: 800 x 600 - No - OffUbuntu 8.04.4 - Catalyst 8.3Ubuntu 11.10 - StockUbuntu 11.10 - LatestUbuntu 6.06.1 LTS - fglrx 8.25.187.685.3811.188.3429.338.9340.0722.2556.8024.0016.752.402.836.373.7939.20208.1727.5010.9011.672.402.814.173.077.7088.208.4728.104.2011.855.405.904.2721.4716.007.07OpenBenchmarking.org

Doom 3

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterDoom 3 1.3.1Resolution: 1400 x 1050 - Quality: LowUbuntu 8.04.4 - Catalyst 8.3Ubuntu 11.10 - StockUbuntu 11.10 - LatestUbuntu 6.06.1 LTS - fglrx 8.25.18246810SE +/- 0.13, N = 4SE +/- 0.00, N = 3SE +/- 0.00, N = 3SE +/- 0.00, N = 37.682.402.405.40
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterDoom 3 1.3.1Resolution: 1400 x 1050 - Quality: LowUbuntu 8.04.4 - Catalyst 8.3Ubuntu 11.10 - StockUbuntu 11.10 - LatestUbuntu 6.06.1 LTS - fglrx 8.25.183691215Min: 7.4 / Avg: 7.68 / Max: 7.9Min: 2.4 / Avg: 2.4 / Max: 2.4Min: 2.4 / Avg: 2.4 / Max: 2.4Min: 5.4 / Avg: 5.4 / Max: 5.4

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: 1400 x 1050 - HDR: No - Sound: OffUbuntu 8.04.4 - Catalyst 8.3Ubuntu 11.10 - StockUbuntu 11.10 - Latest1.21052.4213.63154.8426.0525SE +/- 0.00, N = 3SE +/- 0.00, N = 3SE +/- 0.03, N = 35.382.832.81
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterNexuiz 2.5.2Resolution: 1400 x 1050 - HDR: No - Sound: OffUbuntu 8.04.4 - Catalyst 8.3Ubuntu 11.10 - StockUbuntu 11.10 - Latest246810Min: 5.38 / Avg: 5.38 / Max: 5.38Min: 2.83 / Avg: 2.83 / Max: 2.83Min: 2.76 / Avg: 2.81 / Max: 2.84

Warsow

This is a benchmark of Warsow, a popular open-source first-person shooter. This game uses the QFusion engine. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterWarsow 0.5Resolution: 1400 x 1050Ubuntu 8.04.4 - Catalyst 8.3Ubuntu 11.10 - StockUbuntu 11.10 - LatestUbuntu 6.06.1 LTS - fglrx 8.25.183691215SE +/- 0.27, N = 6SE +/- 0.95, N = 6SE +/- 0.03, N = 3SE +/- 0.00, N = 311.186.374.175.90
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterWarsow 0.5Resolution: 1400 x 1050Ubuntu 8.04.4 - Catalyst 8.3Ubuntu 11.10 - StockUbuntu 11.10 - LatestUbuntu 6.06.1 LTS - fglrx 8.25.183691215Min: 10.7 / Avg: 11.18 / Max: 12.5Min: 4.4 / Avg: 6.37 / Max: 9.4Min: 4.1 / Avg: 4.17 / Max: 4.2Min: 5.9 / Avg: 5.9 / Max: 5.9

Lightsmark

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterLightsmark 2008Resolution: 1400 x 1050Ubuntu 8.04.4 - Catalyst 8.3Ubuntu 11.10 - StockUbuntu 11.10 - Latest246810SE +/- 0.00, N = 3SE +/- 0.01, N = 3SE +/- 0.03, N = 38.343.793.07
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterLightsmark 2008Resolution: 1400 x 1050Ubuntu 8.04.4 - Catalyst 8.3Ubuntu 11.10 - StockUbuntu 11.10 - Latest3691215Min: 8.33 / Avg: 8.34 / Max: 8.34Min: 3.78 / Avg: 3.79 / Max: 3.8Min: 3.02 / Avg: 3.07 / Max: 3.13

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: 1400 x 1050Ubuntu 8.04.4 - Catalyst 8.3Ubuntu 11.10 - StockUbuntu 11.10 - Latest714212835SE +/- 0.63, N = 6SE +/- 0.00, N = 3SE +/- 0.00, N = 329.333.007.70
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterOpenArena 0.8.5Resolution: 1400 x 1050Ubuntu 8.04.4 - Catalyst 8.3Ubuntu 11.10 - StockUbuntu 11.10 - Latest714212835Min: 28.6 / Avg: 29.33 / Max: 32.5Min: 3 / Avg: 3 / Max: 3Min: 7.7 / Avg: 7.7 / Max: 7.7

World of Padman

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterWorld of Padman 1.2Resolution: 1400 x 1050Ubuntu 8.04.4 - Catalyst 8.3Ubuntu 11.10 - StockUbuntu 11.10 - LatestUbuntu 6.06.1 LTS - fglrx 8.25.183691215SE +/- 0.03, N = 3SE +/- 0.00, N = 3SE +/- 0.00, N = 3SE +/- 0.03, N = 38.939.208.004.27
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterWorld of Padman 1.2Resolution: 1400 x 1050Ubuntu 8.04.4 - Catalyst 8.3Ubuntu 11.10 - StockUbuntu 11.10 - LatestUbuntu 6.06.1 LTS - fglrx 8.25.183691215Min: 8.9 / Avg: 8.93 / Max: 9Min: 9.2 / Avg: 9.2 / Max: 9.2Min: 8 / Avg: 8 / Max: 8Min: 4.2 / Avg: 4.27 / Max: 4.3

Urban Terror

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterUrban Terror 4.1Resolution: 1400 x 1050Ubuntu 8.04.4 - Catalyst 8.3Ubuntu 11.10 - StockUbuntu 11.10 - LatestUbuntu 6.06.1 LTS - fglrx 8.25.18918273645SE +/- 0.03, N = 3SE +/- 0.00, N = 3SE +/- 0.00, N = 3SE +/- 0.03, N = 340.0720.008.2021.47
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterUrban Terror 4.1Resolution: 1400 x 1050Ubuntu 8.04.4 - Catalyst 8.3Ubuntu 11.10 - StockUbuntu 11.10 - LatestUbuntu 6.06.1 LTS - fglrx 8.25.18816243240Min: 40 / Avg: 40.07 / Max: 40.1Min: 20 / Avg: 20 / Max: 20Min: 8.2 / Avg: 8.2 / Max: 8.2Min: 21.4 / Avg: 21.47 / Max: 21.5

Doom 3

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterDoom 3 1.3.1Resolution: 800 x 600 - Quality: LowUbuntu 8.04.4 - Catalyst 8.3Ubuntu 11.10 - StockUbuntu 11.10 - LatestUbuntu 6.06.1 LTS - fglrx 8.25.18510152025SE +/- 0.47, N = 6SE +/- 0.09, N = 3SE +/- 0.03, N = 3SE +/- 0.10, N = 322.258.178.4716.00
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterDoom 3 1.3.1Resolution: 800 x 600 - Quality: LowUbuntu 8.04.4 - Catalyst 8.3Ubuntu 11.10 - StockUbuntu 11.10 - LatestUbuntu 6.06.1 LTS - fglrx 8.25.18510152025Min: 20.9 / Avg: 22.25 / Max: 23.5Min: 8 / Avg: 8.17 / Max: 8.3Min: 8.4 / Avg: 8.47 / Max: 8.5Min: 15.8 / Avg: 16 / Max: 16.1

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: 800 x 600Ubuntu 8.04.4 - Catalyst 8.3Ubuntu 11.10 - StockUbuntu 11.10 - Latest1326395265SE +/- 0.12, N = 3SE +/- 0.45, N = 3SE +/- 0.00, N = 356.8027.5028.10
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterOpenArena 0.8.5Resolution: 800 x 600Ubuntu 8.04.4 - Catalyst 8.3Ubuntu 11.10 - StockUbuntu 11.10 - Latest1122334455Min: 56.6 / Avg: 56.8 / Max: 57Min: 27 / Avg: 27.5 / Max: 28.4Min: 28.1 / Avg: 28.1 / Max: 28.1

Warsow

This is a benchmark of Warsow, a popular open-source first-person shooter. This game uses the QFusion engine. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterWarsow 0.5Resolution: 800 x 600Ubuntu 8.04.4 - Catalyst 8.3Ubuntu 11.10 - StockUbuntu 11.10 - LatestUbuntu 6.06.1 LTS - fglrx 8.25.18612182430SE +/- 0.15, N = 3SE +/- 0.10, N = 3SE +/- 0.00, N = 3SE +/- 0.03, N = 324.0010.904.207.07
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterWarsow 0.5Resolution: 800 x 600Ubuntu 8.04.4 - Catalyst 8.3Ubuntu 11.10 - StockUbuntu 11.10 - LatestUbuntu 6.06.1 LTS - fglrx 8.25.18612182430Min: 23.7 / Avg: 24 / Max: 24.2Min: 10.7 / Avg: 10.9 / Max: 11Min: 4.2 / Avg: 4.2 / Max: 4.2Min: 7 / Avg: 7.07 / Max: 7.1

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: 800 x 600 - HDR: No - Sound: OffUbuntu 8.04.4 - Catalyst 8.3Ubuntu 11.10 - StockUbuntu 11.10 - Latest48121620SE +/- 0.00, N = 3SE +/- 0.02, N = 3SE +/- 0.01, N = 316.7511.6711.85
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterNexuiz 2.5.2Resolution: 800 x 600 - HDR: No - Sound: OffUbuntu 8.04.4 - Catalyst 8.3Ubuntu 11.10 - StockUbuntu 11.10 - Latest48121620Min: 16.74 / Avg: 16.75 / Max: 16.75Min: 11.64 / Avg: 11.67 / Max: 11.7Min: 11.83 / Avg: 11.85 / Max: 11.87

Ubuntu 8.04.4 - Catalyst 8.3

Processor: Intel Pentium M @ 1.86GHz (1 Core), Motherboard: IBM 18494WU, Chipset: Intel Mobile 915GM/PM/GMS/910GML + ICH6M, Memory: 2048MB, Disk: 80GB Hitachi HTS541080G9AT00, Graphics: AMD Mobility Radeon X300, Audio: Intel 82801FB/FBM/FR/FW/FRW, Network: Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5751M Gigabit PCI + Intel PRO/Wireless

OS: Ubuntu 8.04, Kernel: 2.6.24-26-generic (i686), Desktop: GNOME 2.22.3, Display Server: X Server 1.4.0.90, Display Driver: fglrx 8.47.3, OpenGL: 2.1.7412, Compiler: GCC 4.2.4, File-System: ext3, Screen Resolution: 1400x1050

System Notes: Compiz was running on this system.

Testing initiated at 14 January 2012 10:59 by user phoronix.

Ubuntu 11.10 - Stock

Processor: Intel Pentium M 1.86GHz @ 1.87GHz (1 Core), Motherboard: IBM 18494WU, Chipset: Intel Mobile 915GM/PM/GMS/910GML + ICH6M, Memory: 2048MB, Disk: 80GB Hitachi HTS541080G9AT00, Graphics: AMD Mobility Radeon X300 128MB, Audio: Intel 82801FB/FBM/FR/FW/FRW, Network: Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5751M Gigabit PCI + Intel PRO/Wireless

OS: Ubuntu 11.10, Kernel: 3.0.0-12-generic (i686), Desktop: Unity 4.22.0, Display Server: X Server 1.10.4, Display Driver: radeon 6.14.99, OpenGL: 2.1 Mesa 7.11 Gallium 0.4, Compiler: GCC 4.6.1, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1400x1050

System Notes: Compiz was running on this system.

Testing initiated at 14 January 2012 13:28 by user phoronix.

Ubuntu 11.10 - Latest

Processor: Intel Pentium M 1.86GHz @ 1.87GHz (1 Core), Motherboard: IBM 18494WU, Chipset: Intel Mobile 915GM/PM/GMS/910GML + ICH6M, Memory: 2048MB, Disk: 80GB Hitachi HTS541080G9AT00, Graphics: AMD Mobility Radeon X300 128MB, Audio: Intel 82801FB/FBM/FR/FW/FRW, Network: Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5751M Gigabit PCI + Intel PRO/Wireless

OS: Ubuntu 11.10, Kernel: 3.2.1-030201-generic-pae (i686), Desktop: Unity 4.22.0, Display Server: X Server 1.10.4, Display Driver: radeon 6.14.99, OpenGL: 2.1 Mesa 8.0-devel (git-faa90ab) Gallium 0.4, Compiler: GCC 4.6.1 + llvm 2.9 (Ubuntu 2.9+dfsg-3ubuntu2), File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1400x1050

System Notes: Compiz was running on this system.

Testing initiated at 14 January 2012 17:02 by user phoronix.

Ubuntu 6.06.1 LTS - fglrx 8.25.18

Processor: Intel Pentium M 1.86GHz @ 1.87GHz (1 Core), Motherboard: ThinkPad R52, Chipset: Intel Mobile 915GM/PM/GMS/910GML + ICH6M, Memory: 2048MB, Disk: 80GB Hitachi HTS541080G9AT00, Graphics: AMD Radeon Mobility M300, Audio: Intel 82801FB/FBM/FR/FW/FRW, Network: Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5751M Gigabit PCI + Intel PRO/Wireless

OS: Ubuntu 6.06, Kernel: 2.6.15-26-386 (i686), Desktop: GNOME 2.14.3, Display Server: X Server 7.0.0, Display Driver: fglrx 8.25.18, OpenGL: 2.0.5814, Compiler: GCC 4.0.3, File-System: ext3, Screen Resolution: 1400x1050

Testing initiated at 15 January 2012 09:27 by user phoronix.