Benchmarks of the AMD Fusion A8-3870K (Llano APU) with its Radeon HD 6550D graphics on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. Comparing the Catalyst Linux driver found in the Ubuntu Precise repository with the latest Git of Mesa 8.1-devel, Linux 3.4 kernel, xf86-video-ati / libdrm Git. Swap buffers wait was disabled. Running a variety of OpenGL benchmarks on the AMD Fusion APU under Linux.
Intel Ivy Bridge 2.5GHz Quad Graphics: Benchmarking the Intel Core i5 2400S, i5 2500K, and Core i7 3770K with Intel HD 2000, HD 3000, and HD 4000 graphics respectively. In looking at the Linux OpenGL graphics performance, all three Intel Sandy/Ivy Bridge processors were clocked to 2.50GHz and only four cores enabled and no SpeedStep / TurboBoost to better just compare the graphics differences between Intel HD 2000/3000/4000 graphics cores than CPU differences. Benchmarking by Michael Larabel for a future article on Phoronix.com.
Processor: AMD A8-3870 APU @ 3.00GHz (4 Cores), Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-A75M-UD2H, Chipset: AMD Family 12h Root Complex, Memory: 15360MB, Disk: 240GB OCZ VERTEX3, Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6550D 1024MB (600/667MHz), Audio: ATI R6xx HDMI, Monitor: DELL P2210H, Network: Realtek RTL8111/8168B
OS: Ubuntu 12.04, Kernel: 3.2.0-23-generic (x86_64), Desktop: Unity 5.8.0, Display Server: X Server 1.11.3, Display Driver: fglrx 8.96.4, OpenGL: 4.2.11627, Compiler: GCC 4.7.0, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1920x1080
Compiler Notes: --enable-checking=release --enable-languages=c,c++,fortran --enable-lto
System Notes: Compiz was running on this system.
Processor: AMD A8-3870 APU @ 3.00GHz (4 Cores), Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-A75M-UD2H, Chipset: AMD Family 12h Root Complex, Memory: 15360MB, Disk: 240GB OCZ VERTEX3, Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6550D 1024MB, Audio: ATI R6xx HDMI, Monitor: DELL P2210H, Network: Realtek RTL8111/8168B
OS: Ubuntu 12.04, Kernel: 3.4.0-999-generic (x86_64), Desktop: Unity 5.8.0, Display Server: X Server 1.11.3, Display Driver: radeon 6.14.99, OpenGL: 2.1 Mesa 8.1-devel (git-e44089b) Gallium 0.4, Compiler: GCC 4.7.0, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1920x1080
Compiler Notes: --enable-checking=release --enable-languages=c,c++,fortran --enable-lto
Graphics Notes: EXA
System Notes: Compiz was running on this system.
Processor: Intel Core i5-2400S @ 2.50GHz (4 Cores), Motherboard: ECS Z77H2-A2X v1.0, Chipset: Intel 2nd Generation Core Family DRAM, Memory: 8192MB, Disk: 240GB OCZ VERTEX3, Graphics: Intel 2nd Generation Core Family IGP, Audio: Realtek ALC892, Monitor: DELL P2210H, Network: Realtek RTL8111/8168B + Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205
OS: Ubuntu 12.10, Kernel: 3.5.0-8-generic (x86_64), Desktop: Unity 2D 6.0.0, Display Server: X Server 1.12.1.902 (1.12.2 RC 2), Display Driver: intel 2.20.3, OpenGL: 2.1 Mesa 8.1-devel (git-7d65356), Compiler: GCC 4.7 + LLVM 3.1 + Intel IOC SDK 2012 v1.0.2, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1920x1080
Changed Processor to Intel Core i5-2500K @ 3.30GHz (4 Cores).
Changed Processor to Intel Core i7-3770K @ 3.50GHz (4 Cores).
Changed Chipset to Intel Xeon E3-1200 v2/3rd.
Changed Graphics to Intel Xeon E3-1200 v2/3rd Gen Core.
Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K @ 3.30GHz (4 Cores), Motherboard: MSI P67A-GD65 (MS-7681) v2.0, Chipset: Intel 2nd Generation Core Family DRAM, Memory: 8192MB, Disk: 64GB M4-CT064M4SSD2 + 2 x 500GB Seagate ST9500325AS, Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5000 512MB (650/667MHz), Audio: Realtek ALC892, Monitor: PLE2472HD, Network: Realtek RTL8111/8168B
OS: Ubuntu 12.04, Kernel: 3.2.0-29-generic (x86_64), Desktop: Unity 5.14.0, Display Server: X Server 1.11.3, Display Driver: fglrx 8.96.4, OpenGL: 4.2.11627, Compiler: GCC 4.6, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1920x1080
System Notes: Compiz was running on this system.
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.
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.
ETXreaL is a new engine that's paired with the original id Software Enemy Territory game assets. The improved open-source engine offers 64-bit support, an OpenGL 3.2 renderer, OpenGL VBO (vertex buffer object) changes, true 64-bit HDR lighting, deferred shading, real-time sun lights, relief mapping, and many other visual features not found in the original id Tech 3 engine with Return to Castle Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.
The cairo-perf-trace test is a benchmark bundled with the upstream Cairo package. This test profile tests Cairo's Xlib back-end using a few of the tests from the cairo-traces repository on FreeDesktop.org Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.
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.
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.
The cairo-perf-trace test is a benchmark bundled with the upstream Cairo package. This test profile tests Cairo's Xlib back-end using a few of the tests from the cairo-traces repository on FreeDesktop.org Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.
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.
The cairo-perf-trace test is a benchmark bundled with the upstream Cairo package. This test profile tests Cairo's Xlib back-end using a few of the tests from the cairo-traces repository on FreeDesktop.org Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.
Processor: AMD A8-3870 APU @ 3.00GHz (4 Cores), Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-A75M-UD2H, Chipset: AMD Family 12h Root Complex, Memory: 15360MB, Disk: 240GB OCZ VERTEX3, Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6550D 1024MB (600/667MHz), Audio: ATI R6xx HDMI, Monitor: DELL P2210H, Network: Realtek RTL8111/8168B
OS: Ubuntu 12.04, Kernel: 3.2.0-23-generic (x86_64), Desktop: Unity 5.8.0, Display Server: X Server 1.11.3, Display Driver: fglrx 8.96.4, OpenGL: 4.2.11627, Compiler: GCC 4.7.0, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1920x1080
Compiler Notes: --enable-checking=release --enable-languages=c,c++,fortran --enable-lto
System Notes: Compiz was running on this system.
Testing initiated at 14 April 2012 16:37 by user phoronix.
Processor: AMD A8-3870 APU @ 3.00GHz (4 Cores), Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-A75M-UD2H, Chipset: AMD Family 12h Root Complex, Memory: 15360MB, Disk: 240GB OCZ VERTEX3, Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6550D 1024MB, Audio: ATI R6xx HDMI, Monitor: DELL P2210H, Network: Realtek RTL8111/8168B
OS: Ubuntu 12.04, Kernel: 3.4.0-999-generic (x86_64), Desktop: Unity 5.8.0, Display Server: X Server 1.11.3, Display Driver: radeon 6.14.99, OpenGL: 2.1 Mesa 8.1-devel (git-e44089b) Gallium 0.4, Compiler: GCC 4.7.0, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1920x1080
Compiler Notes: --enable-checking=release --enable-languages=c,c++,fortran --enable-lto
Graphics Notes: EXA
System Notes: Compiz was running on this system.
Testing initiated at 15 April 2012 00:38 by user phoronix.
Processor: Intel Core i5-2400S @ 2.50GHz (4 Cores), Motherboard: ECS Z77H2-A2X v1.0, Chipset: Intel 2nd Generation Core Family DRAM, Memory: 8192MB, Disk: 240GB OCZ VERTEX3, Graphics: Intel 2nd Generation Core Family IGP, Audio: Realtek ALC892, Monitor: DELL P2210H, Network: Realtek RTL8111/8168B + Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205
OS: Ubuntu 12.10, Kernel: 3.5.0-8-generic (x86_64), Desktop: Unity 2D 6.0.0, Display Server: X Server 1.12.1.902 (1.12.2 RC 2), Display Driver: intel 2.20.3, OpenGL: 2.1 Mesa 8.1-devel (git-7d65356), Compiler: GCC 4.7 + LLVM 3.1 + Intel IOC SDK 2012 v1.0.2, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1920x1080
Testing initiated at 9 August 2012 11:51 by user phoronix.
Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K @ 3.30GHz (4 Cores), Motherboard: ECS Z77H2-A2X v1.0, Chipset: Intel 2nd Generation Core Family DRAM, Memory: 8192MB, Disk: 240GB OCZ VERTEX3, Graphics: Intel 2nd Generation Core Family IGP, Audio: Realtek ALC892, Monitor: DELL P2210H, Network: Realtek RTL8111/8168B + Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205
OS: Ubuntu 12.10, Kernel: 3.5.0-8-generic (x86_64), Desktop: Unity 2D 6.0.0, Display Server: X Server 1.12.1.902 (1.12.2 RC 2), Display Driver: intel 2.20.3, OpenGL: 2.1 Mesa 8.1-devel (git-7d65356), Compiler: GCC 4.7 + LLVM 3.1 + Intel IOC SDK 2012 v1.0.2, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1920x1080
Testing initiated at 8 August 2012 18:16 by user phoronix.
Processor: Intel Core i7-3770K @ 3.50GHz (4 Cores), Motherboard: ECS Z77H2-A2X v1.0, Chipset: Intel Xeon E3-1200 v2/3rd, Memory: 8192MB, Disk: 240GB OCZ VERTEX3, Graphics: Intel Xeon E3-1200 v2/3rd Gen Core, Audio: Realtek ALC892, Monitor: DELL P2210H, Network: Realtek RTL8111/8168B + Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205
OS: Ubuntu 12.10, Kernel: 3.5.0-8-generic (x86_64), Desktop: Unity 2D 6.0.0, Display Server: X Server 1.12.1.902 (1.12.2 RC 2), Display Driver: intel 2.20.3, OpenGL: 2.1 Mesa 8.1-devel (git-7d65356), Compiler: GCC 4.7 + LLVM 3.1 + Intel IOC SDK 2012 v1.0.2, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1920x1080
Testing initiated at 8 August 2012 19:41 by user phoronix.
Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K @ 3.30GHz (4 Cores), Motherboard: MSI P67A-GD65 (MS-7681) v2.0, Chipset: Intel 2nd Generation Core Family DRAM, Memory: 8192MB, Disk: 64GB M4-CT064M4SSD2 + 2 x 500GB Seagate ST9500325AS, Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5000 512MB (650/667MHz), Audio: Realtek ALC892, Monitor: PLE2472HD, Network: Realtek RTL8111/8168B
OS: Ubuntu 12.04, Kernel: 3.2.0-29-generic (x86_64), Desktop: Unity 5.14.0, Display Server: X Server 1.11.3, Display Driver: fglrx 8.96.4, OpenGL: 4.2.11627, Compiler: GCC 4.6, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1920x1080
System Notes: Compiz was running on this system.
Testing initiated at 30 August 2012 19:12 by user sander.