Intel Sandy Bridge Mesa 8.1-devel

Intel Core i5 open-source Sandy Bridge Linux graphics benchmarking comparing Git builds of Mesa git master (8.1-devel), 8.0, and 7.11 branches. Benchmarking by Michael Larabel for a future article on Phoronix.com.

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Mesa 7.11.2

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 7.11.2 (git-ecf0bef), Compiler: GCC 4.7 + LLVM 3.0, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1600x900

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: SNA

Mesa 8.0.4

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 8.0.4 (git-539a02b), Compiler: GCC 4.7 + LLVM 3.0, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1600x900

Mesa 8.1-devel

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 Mesa 8.1-develOpenBenchmarking.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 7.11.2 (git-ecf0bef)2.1 Mesa 8.0.4 (git-539a02b)2.1 Mesa 8.1-devel (git-dcf8754)GCC 4.7 + LLVM 3.0ext41600x900ProcessorMotherboardChipsetMemoryDiskGraphicsAudioNetworkOSKernelDesktopDisplay ServerDisplay DriverOpenGLsCompilerFile-SystemScreen ResolutionIntel Sandy Bridge Mesa 8.1-devel BenchmarksSystem 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 - SNA

Mesa 7.11.2Mesa 8.0.4Mesa 8.1-develResult OverviewPhoronix Test Suite100%108%116%124%132%LightsmarkWorld of PadmanOpenArenaWarsowReaction Quake 3XonoticUrban TerrorNexuizSmokin GunsPrey

Intel Sandy Bridge Mesa 8.1-developenarena: 1600 x 900lightsmark: 1600 x 900padman: 1600 x 900warsow: 1600 x 900xonotic: 1600 x 900 - Highreaction: 1600 x 900xonotic: 1600 x 900 - Lowwarsow: 1600 x 900urbanterror: 1600 x 900openarena: 1600 x 900nexuiz: 1600 x 900 - Yes - Onsmokin-guns: 1600 x 900prey: 1600 x 900Mesa 7.11.2Mesa 8.0.4Mesa 8.1-devel70.6038.1373.4333.7335.6350.5064.1727.1062.4321.2728.3582.4322.4095.5748.5292.8741.1740.2460.3075.2029.5371.2323.3730.2682.2722.4095.4350.3091.1042.0042.5858.5774.2631.6068.9723.9031.1082.5022.43OpenBenchmarking.org

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 900Mesa 8.1-develMesa 8.0.4Mesa 7.11.220406080100SE +/- 0.52, N = 3SE +/- 0.15, N = 3SE +/- 0.12, N = 395.4395.5770.60

Lightsmark

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterLightsmark 2008Resolution: 1600 x 900Mesa 8.1-develMesa 8.0.4Mesa 7.11.21122334455SE +/- 0.15, N = 3SE +/- 0.76, N = 5SE +/- 0.07, N = 350.3048.5238.13

World of Padman

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterWorld of Padman 1.2Resolution: 1600 x 900Mesa 8.1-develMesa 8.0.4Mesa 7.11.220406080100SE +/- 0.25, N = 3SE +/- 0.09, N = 3SE +/- 0.07, N = 391.1092.8773.43

Warsow

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterWarsow 0.61Resolution: 1600 x 900Mesa 8.1-develMesa 8.0.4Mesa 7.11.21020304050SE +/- 0.10, N = 3SE +/- 0.03, N = 3SE +/- 0.03, N = 342.0041.1733.73

Xonotic

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.6Resolution: 1600 x 900 - Effects Quality: HighMesa 8.1-develMesa 8.0.4Mesa 7.11.21020304050SE +/- 0.04, N = 3SE +/- 0.04, N = 3SE +/- 0.03, N = 342.5840.2435.63

Reaction Quake 3

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterReaction Quake 3 1.0 BetaResolution: 1600 x 900Mesa 8.1-develMesa 8.0.4Mesa 7.11.21326395265SE +/- 0.03, N = 3SE +/- 0.00, N = 3SE +/- 0.06, N = 358.5760.3050.50

Xonotic

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.6Resolution: 1600 x 900 - Effects Quality: LowMesa 8.1-develMesa 8.0.4Mesa 7.11.220406080100SE +/- 1.15, N = 3SE +/- 0.06, N = 3SE +/- 0.05, N = 374.2675.2064.17

Warsow

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterWarsow 1.0Resolution: 1600 x 900Mesa 8.1-develMesa 8.0.4Mesa 7.11.2714212835SE +/- 0.06, N = 3SE +/- 0.03, N = 3SE +/- 0.15, N = 331.6029.5327.10

Urban Terror

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterUrban Terror 4.1Resolution: 1600 x 900Mesa 8.1-develMesa 8.0.4Mesa 7.11.21632486480SE +/- 0.28, N = 3SE +/- 0.13, N = 3SE +/- 0.07, N = 368.9771.2362.43

OpenArena

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterOpenArena 0.8.8Resolution: 1600 x 900Mesa 8.1-develMesa 8.0.4Mesa 7.11.2612182430SE +/- 0.06, N = 3SE +/- 0.03, N = 3SE +/- 0.03, N = 323.9023.3721.27

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: 1600 x 900 - HDR: Yes - Sound: OnMesa 8.1-develMesa 8.0.4Mesa 7.11.2714212835SE +/- 0.04, N = 3SE +/- 0.04, N = 3SE +/- 0.04, N = 331.1030.2628.35

Smokin Guns

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterSmokin Guns 1.1b4Resolution: 1600 x 900Mesa 8.1-develMesa 8.0.4Mesa 7.11.220406080100SE +/- 0.12, N = 3SE +/- 0.43, N = 3SE +/- 0.59, N = 382.5082.2782.43

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 900Mesa 8.1-develMesa 8.0.4Mesa 7.11.2510152025SE +/- 0.03, N = 3SE +/- 0.00, N = 3SE +/- 0.00, N = 322.4322.4022.40

Mesa 7.11.2

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 7.11.2 (git-ecf0bef), Compiler: GCC 4.7 + LLVM 3.0, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1600x900

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: SNA

Testing initiated at 30 July 2012 13:42 by user phoronix.

Mesa 8.0.4

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 8.0.4 (git-539a02b), Compiler: GCC 4.7 + LLVM 3.0, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1600x900

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: SNA

Testing initiated at 30 July 2012 12:13 by user phoronix.

Mesa 8.1-devel

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

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: SNA

Testing initiated at 30 July 2012 10:04 by user phoronix.