Intel Sandy Bridge Mobile GT2 Thread Count

Quick tests of Mesa from this weekend by Michael Larabel for Phoronix.com testing with regard to the Counter-Strike: Source performance boost from correcting the max WM thread count for Intel Gen6 Sandy Bridge GT2.

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40 WM Threads

Processor: Intel Core i5-2520M @ 2.50GHz (4 Cores), Motherboard: HP 161C, Chipset: Intel 2nd Generation Core Family DRAM, Memory: 4096MB, Disk: 160GB INTEL SSDSA2M160, Graphics: Intel 2nd Generation Core Family IGP, Audio: IDT 92HD81B1X5, Network: Intel 82579LM Gigabit Connection + Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205

OS: Ubuntu 12.10, Kernel: 3.5.0-6-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 2.20.2, OpenGL: 2.1 Mesa 8.1-devel (git-fdd8df2), Compiler: GCC 4.7 + LLVM 3.0, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1600x900

Graphics Notes: SNA

80 WM Threads

OS: Ubuntu 12.10, Kernel: 3.5.0-6-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 2.20.2, OpenGL: 2.1 Mesa 8.1-devel (git-dcf8754), Compiler: GCC 4.7 + LLVM 3.0, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1600x900

Intel Sandy Bridge Mobile GT2 Thread CountOpenBenchmarking.orgPhoronix Test SuiteIntel Core i5-2520M @ 2.50GHz (4 Cores)HP 161CIntel 2nd Generation Core Family DRAM4096MB160GB INTEL SSDSA2M160Intel 2nd Generation Core Family IGPIDT 92HD81B1X5Intel 82579LM Gigabit Connection + Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205Ubuntu 12.103.5.0-6-generic (x86_64)Unity 2D 6.0.0X Server 1.12.1.902 (1.12.2 RC 2)intel 2.20.22.1 Mesa 8.1-devel (git-fdd8df2)2.1 Mesa 8.1-devel (git-dcf8754)GCC 4.7 + LLVM 3.0ext41600x900ProcessorMotherboardChipsetMemoryDiskGraphicsAudioNetworkOSKernelDesktopDisplay ServerDisplay DriverOpenGLsCompilerFile-SystemScreen ResolutionIntel Sandy Bridge Mobile GT2 Thread Count BenchmarksSystem Logs- SNA

40 WM Threads vs. 80 WM Threads ComparisonPhoronix Test SuiteBaseline+0.9%+0.9%+1.8%+1.8%+2.7%+2.7%+3.6%+3.6%3.6%3%1600 x 900 - High1600 x 900 - Low3.4%1440 x 900 - High1440 x 900 - Low2.3%XonoticXonoticXonoticXonotic40 WM Threads80 WM Threads

Intel Sandy Bridge Mobile GT2 Thread Countdoom3: 1600 x 900 - Lowlightsmark: 1440 x 900lightsmark: 1600 x 900openarena: 1600 x 900openarena: 1440 x 900prey: 1600 x 900xonotic: 1440 x 900 - Lowxonotic: 1600 x 900 - Lowxonotic: 1440 x 900 - Highxonotic: 1600 x 900 - High40 WM Threads80 WM Threads30.0354.4650.4696.3725.7022.3081.9476.8644.6541.1929.9754.3150.4096.1025.9022.3080.1174.3046.0042.69OpenBenchmarking.org

Doom 3

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterDoom 3 1.3.1Resolution: 1600 x 900 - Quality: Low40 WM Threads80 WM Threads714212835SE +/- 0.03, N = 3SE +/- 0.03, N = 330.0329.97
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterDoom 3 1.3.1Resolution: 1600 x 900 - Quality: Low40 WM Threads80 WM Threads714212835Min: 30 / Avg: 30.03 / Max: 30.1Min: 29.9 / Avg: 29.97 / Max: 30

Lightsmark

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterLightsmark 2008Resolution: 1440 x 90040 WM Threads80 WM Threads1224364860SE +/- 0.07, N = 3SE +/- 0.05, N = 354.4654.31
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterLightsmark 2008Resolution: 1440 x 90040 WM Threads80 WM Threads1122334455Min: 54.35 / Avg: 54.46 / Max: 54.58Min: 54.25 / Avg: 54.31 / Max: 54.42

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterLightsmark 2008Resolution: 1600 x 90040 WM Threads80 WM Threads1122334455SE +/- 0.06, N = 3SE +/- 0.09, N = 350.4650.40
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterLightsmark 2008Resolution: 1600 x 90040 WM Threads80 WM Threads1020304050Min: 50.35 / Avg: 50.46 / Max: 50.57Min: 50.28 / Avg: 50.4 / Max: 50.57

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: 1600 x 90040 WM Threads80 WM Threads20406080100SE +/- 0.17, N = 3SE +/- 0.06, N = 396.3796.10
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterOpenArena 0.8.5Resolution: 1600 x 90040 WM Threads80 WM Threads20406080100Min: 96.2 / Avg: 96.37 / Max: 96.7Min: 96 / Avg: 96.1 / Max: 96.2

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterOpenArena 0.8.8Resolution: 1440 x 90040 WM Threads80 WM Threads612182430SE +/- 0.25, N = 3SE +/- 0.15, N = 325.7025.90
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterOpenArena 0.8.8Resolution: 1440 x 90040 WM Threads80 WM Threads612182430Min: 25.2 / Avg: 25.7 / Max: 26Min: 25.6 / Avg: 25.9 / Max: 26.1

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: 1600 x 90040 WM Threads80 WM Threads510152025SE +/- 0.00, N = 3SE +/- 0.00, N = 322.3022.30
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterPrey 1.4.119Resolution: 1600 x 90040 WM Threads80 WM Threads510152025Min: 22.3 / Avg: 22.3 / Max: 22.3Min: 22.3 / Avg: 22.3 / Max: 22.3

Xonotic

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.6Resolution: 1440 x 900 - Effects Quality: Low40 WM Threads80 WM Threads20406080100SE +/- 0.04, N = 3SE +/- 0.05, N = 381.9480.11
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.6Resolution: 1440 x 900 - Effects Quality: Low40 WM Threads80 WM Threads1632486480Min: 81.87 / Avg: 81.94 / Max: 81.99Min: 80.04 / Avg: 80.11 / Max: 80.21

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.6Resolution: 1600 x 900 - Effects Quality: Low40 WM Threads80 WM Threads20406080100SE +/- 0.01, N = 3SE +/- 1.10, N = 376.8674.30
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.6Resolution: 1600 x 900 - Effects Quality: Low40 WM Threads80 WM Threads1530456075Min: 76.84 / Avg: 76.86 / Max: 76.88Min: 72.11 / Avg: 74.3 / Max: 75.42

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.6Resolution: 1440 x 900 - Effects Quality: High40 WM Threads80 WM Threads1020304050SE +/- 0.02, N = 3SE +/- 0.04, N = 344.6546.00
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.6Resolution: 1440 x 900 - Effects Quality: High40 WM Threads80 WM Threads918273645Min: 44.63 / Avg: 44.65 / Max: 44.69Min: 45.93 / Avg: 46 / Max: 46.04

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.6Resolution: 1600 x 900 - Effects Quality: High40 WM Threads80 WM Threads1020304050SE +/- 0.35, N = 3SE +/- 0.05, N = 341.1942.69
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.6Resolution: 1600 x 900 - Effects Quality: High40 WM Threads80 WM Threads918273645Min: 40.51 / Avg: 41.19 / Max: 41.69Min: 42.6 / Avg: 42.69 / Max: 42.76

40 WM Threads

Processor: Intel Core i5-2520M @ 2.50GHz (4 Cores), Motherboard: HP 161C, Chipset: Intel 2nd Generation Core Family DRAM, Memory: 4096MB, Disk: 160GB INTEL SSDSA2M160, Graphics: Intel 2nd Generation Core Family IGP, Audio: IDT 92HD81B1X5, Network: Intel 82579LM Gigabit Connection + Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205

OS: Ubuntu 12.10, Kernel: 3.5.0-6-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 2.20.2, OpenGL: 2.1 Mesa 8.1-devel (git-fdd8df2), Compiler: GCC 4.7 + LLVM 3.0, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1600x900

Graphics Notes: SNA

Testing initiated at 28 July 2012 18:48 by user phoronix.

80 WM Threads

Processor: Intel Core i5-2520M @ 2.50GHz (4 Cores), Motherboard: HP 161C, Chipset: Intel 2nd Generation Core Family DRAM, Memory: 4096MB, Disk: 160GB INTEL SSDSA2M160, Graphics: Intel 2nd Generation Core Family IGP, Audio: IDT 92HD81B1X5, Network: Intel 82579LM Gigabit Connection + Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205

OS: Ubuntu 12.10, Kernel: 3.5.0-6-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 2.20.2, OpenGL: 2.1 Mesa 8.1-devel (git-dcf8754), Compiler: GCC 4.7 + LLVM 3.0, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1600x900

Graphics Notes: SNA

Testing initiated at 28 July 2012 17:24 by user phoronix.