Sandy Bridge Linux Kernels Intel

Intel Core i5-2415M testing with a Apple Mac-8ED6AF5B48C039E1 and Intel Sandy Bridge graphics when testing mainline/vanilla Linux kernel releases from Linux 3.1 through Linux 3.6 Git. Benchmarking by Michael Larabel for future article on Phoronix.com.

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Linux 3.6 Git

Processor: Intel Core i5-2415M @ 2.30GHz (4 Cores), Motherboard: Apple Mac-8ED6AF5B48C039E1, Chipset: Intel 2nd Generation Core Family DRAM, Memory: 2048MB, Disk: 500GB Hitachi HTS54505, Graphics: Intel 2nd Generation Core Family IGP, Audio: Cirrus Logic CS4206, Monitor: Acer P243W, Network: Broadcom NetXtreme BCM57765 Gigabit PCIe + Broadcom BCM4331 802.11a/b/g/n

OS: Ubuntu 12.10, Kernel: 3.6.0-999-generic (x86_64), Desktop: Unity 6.2.0, Display Server: X Server 1.12.99.904 (1.13.0 RC 4), Display Driver: intel 2.20.4, OpenGL: 2.1 Mesa 8.1-devel (git-bee2edb), Compiler: GCC 4.7 + LLVM 3.1, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1920x1200

Graphics Notes: UXA
System Notes: Compiz was running on this system.

Linux 3.5

OS: Ubuntu 12.10, Kernel: 3.5.0-030500-generic (x86_64), Desktop: Unity 6.2.0, Display Server: X Server 1.12.99.904 (1.13.0 RC 4), Display Driver: intel 2.20.4, OpenGL: 2.1 Mesa 8.1-devel (git-bee2edb), Compiler: GCC 4.7 + LLVM 3.1, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1920x1200

Linux 3.4

OS: Ubuntu 12.10, Kernel: 3.4.0-030400-generic (x86_64), Desktop: Unity 6.2.0, Display Server: X Server 1.12.99.904 (1.13.0 RC 4), Display Driver: intel 2.20.4, OpenGL: 2.1 Mesa 8.1-devel (git-bee2edb), Compiler: GCC 4.7 + LLVM 3.1, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1920x1200

Linux 3.3.8

OS: Ubuntu 12.10, Kernel: 3.3.8-030308-generic (x86_64), Desktop: Unity 6.2.0, Display Server: X Server 1.12.99.904 (1.13.0 RC 4), Display Driver: intel 2.20.4, OpenGL: 2.1 Mesa 8.1-devel (git-bee2edb), Compiler: GCC 4.7 + LLVM 3.1, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1920x1200

Linux 3.2.28

OS: Ubuntu 12.10, Kernel: 3.2.28-030228-generic (x86_64), Desktop: Unity 6.2.0, Display Server: X Server 1.12.99.904 (1.13.0 RC 4), Display Driver: intel 2.20.4, OpenGL: 2.1 Mesa 8.1-devel (git-bee2edb), Compiler: GCC 4.7 + LLVM 3.1, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1920x1200

Sandy Bridge Linux Kernels IntelOpenBenchmarking.orgPhoronix Test SuiteIntel Core i5-2415M @ 2.30GHz (4 Cores)Apple Mac-8ED6AF5B48C039E1Intel 2nd Generation Core Family DRAM2048MB500GB Hitachi HTS54505Intel 2nd Generation Core Family IGPCirrus Logic CS4206Acer P243WBroadcom NetXtreme BCM57765 Gigabit PCIe + Broadcom BCM4331 802.11a/b/g/nUbuntu 12.103.6.0-999-generic (x86_64)3.5.0-030500-generic (x86_64)3.4.0-030400-generic (x86_64)3.3.8-030308-generic (x86_64)3.2.28-030228-generic (x86_64)Unity 6.2.0X Server 1.12.99.904 (1.13.0 RC 4)intel 2.20.42.1 Mesa 8.1-devel (git-bee2edb)GCC 4.7 + LLVM 3.1ext41920x1200ProcessorMotherboardChipsetMemoryDiskGraphicsAudioMonitorNetworkOSKernelsDesktopDisplay ServerDisplay DriverOpenGLCompilerFile-SystemScreen ResolutionSandy Bridge Linux Kernels Intel BenchmarksSystem Logs- UXA- Compiz was running on this system.

Linux 3.6 GitLinux 3.5Linux 3.4Linux 3.3.8Linux 3.2.28Result OverviewPhoronix Test Suite100%111%123%134%LightsmarkPreyDoom 3XonoticWorld of PadmanWarsowCoreBreachOpenArenaNexuiz

Sandy Bridge Linux Kernels Intelxonotic: 1920 x 1200 - Highxonotic: 1280 x 1024 - Highxonotic: 1920 x 1200 - Lowxonotic: 1280 x 1024 - Lowxonotic: 800 x 600 - Highxonotic: 800 x 600 - Lowwarsow: 1920 x 1200prey: 1920 x 1200prey: 1280 x 1024prey: 800 x 600padman: 1920 x 1200openarena: 1920 x 1200openarena: 1920 x 1200nexuiz: 1920 x 1200 - Yes - Onlightsmark: 1920 x 1200doom3: 1920 x 1200 - Lowcorebreach: 1920 x 1200 - 0Linux 3.6 GitLinux 3.5Linux 3.4Linux 3.3.8Linux 3.2.2834.4049.8777.9893.4984.50128.6734.0015.0323.1049.8787.3322.3786.509.2935.4321.9312434.4149.8078.0893.8985.10131.5934.2015.0323.0345.5087.3022.4386.309.2935.1721.9312730.8042.9369.2390.7371.13132.2233.4314.5021.7038.3282.0321.9086.009.0932.7920.1312024.9334.5858.5776.0556.72118.6926.2011.4317.1330.6066.8718.3069.037.6524.3915.739924.8534.4058.5776.0056.56118.2326.2311.4317.1030.5766.9318.2068.937.6224.4215.6799OpenBenchmarking.org

Xonotic

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.6Resolution: 1920 x 1200 - Effects Quality: HighLinux 3.2.28Linux 3.3.8Linux 3.4Linux 3.5Linux 3.6 Git816243240SE +/- 0.03, N = 3SE +/- 0.03, N = 3SE +/- 0.01, N = 3SE +/- 0.01, N = 3SE +/- 0.04, N = 324.8524.9330.8034.4134.40

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.6Resolution: 1280 x 1024 - Effects Quality: HighLinux 3.2.28Linux 3.3.8Linux 3.4Linux 3.5Linux 3.6 Git1122334455SE +/- 0.01, N = 3SE +/- 0.05, N = 3SE +/- 0.07, N = 3SE +/- 0.04, N = 3SE +/- 0.11, N = 334.4034.5842.9349.8049.87

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.6Resolution: 1920 x 1200 - Effects Quality: LowLinux 3.2.28Linux 3.3.8Linux 3.4Linux 3.5Linux 3.6 Git20406080100SE +/- 0.05, N = 3SE +/- 0.01, N = 3SE +/- 0.07, N = 3SE +/- 0.04, N = 3SE +/- 0.10, N = 358.5758.5769.2378.0877.98

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.6Resolution: 1280 x 1024 - Effects Quality: LowLinux 3.2.28Linux 3.3.8Linux 3.4Linux 3.5Linux 3.6 Git20406080100SE +/- 0.03, N = 3SE +/- 0.16, N = 3SE +/- 0.04, N = 3SE +/- 0.16, N = 3SE +/- 0.22, N = 376.0076.0590.7393.8993.49

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.6Resolution: 800 x 600 - Effects Quality: HighLinux 3.2.28Linux 3.3.8Linux 3.4Linux 3.5Linux 3.6 Git20406080100SE +/- 0.05, N = 3SE +/- 0.02, N = 3SE +/- 0.08, N = 3SE +/- 0.04, N = 3SE +/- 0.07, N = 356.5656.7271.1385.1084.50

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.6Resolution: 800 x 600 - Effects Quality: LowLinux 3.2.28Linux 3.3.8Linux 3.4Linux 3.5Linux 3.6 Git306090120150SE +/- 0.26, N = 3SE +/- 0.21, N = 3SE +/- 0.36, N = 3SE +/- 0.48, N = 3SE +/- 0.18, N = 3118.23118.69132.22131.59128.67

Warsow

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterWarsow 0.61Resolution: 1920 x 1200Linux 3.2.28Linux 3.3.8Linux 3.4Linux 3.5Linux 3.6 Git816243240SE +/- 0.27, N = 3SE +/- 0.30, N = 3SE +/- 0.47, N = 3SE +/- 0.50, N = 3SE +/- 0.55, N = 326.2326.2033.4334.2034.00

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: 1920 x 1200Linux 3.2.28Linux 3.3.8Linux 3.4Linux 3.5Linux 3.6 Git48121620SE +/- 0.03, N = 3SE +/- 0.03, N = 3SE +/- 0.00, N = 3SE +/- 0.03, N = 3SE +/- 0.03, N = 311.4311.4314.5015.0315.03

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterPrey 1.4.119Resolution: 1280 x 1024Linux 3.2.28Linux 3.3.8Linux 3.4Linux 3.5Linux 3.6 Git612182430SE +/- 0.00, N = 3SE +/- 0.03, N = 3SE +/- 0.00, N = 3SE +/- 0.03, N = 3SE +/- 0.00, N = 317.1017.1321.7023.0323.10

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterPrey 1.4.119Resolution: 800 x 600Linux 3.2.28Linux 3.3.8Linux 3.4Linux 3.5Linux 3.6 Git1122334455SE +/- 1.51, N = 6SE +/- 1.52, N = 6SE +/- 3.07, N = 6SE +/- 4.50, N = 6SE +/- 0.17, N = 330.5730.6038.3245.5049.87

World of Padman

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterWorld of Padman 1.2Resolution: 1920 x 1200Linux 3.2.28Linux 3.3.8Linux 3.4Linux 3.5Linux 3.6 Git20406080100SE +/- 0.09, N = 3SE +/- 0.09, N = 3SE +/- 0.09, N = 3SE +/- 0.21, N = 3SE +/- 0.03, N = 366.9366.8782.0387.3087.33

OpenArena

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterOpenArena 0.8.8Resolution: 1920 x 1200Linux 3.2.28Linux 3.3.8Linux 3.4Linux 3.5Linux 3.6 Git510152025SE +/- 0.06, N = 3SE +/- 0.00, N = 3SE +/- 0.06, N = 3SE +/- 0.03, N = 3SE +/- 0.09, N = 318.2018.3021.9022.4322.37

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterOpenArena 0.8.5Resolution: 1920 x 1200Linux 3.2.28Linux 3.3.8Linux 3.4Linux 3.5Linux 3.6 Git20406080100SE +/- 0.09, N = 3SE +/- 0.03, N = 3SE +/- 0.06, N = 3SE +/- 0.10, N = 3SE +/- 0.06, N = 368.9369.0386.0086.3086.50

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 1200 - HDR: Yes - Sound: OnLinux 3.2.28Linux 3.3.8Linux 3.4Linux 3.5Linux 3.6 Git3691215SE +/- 0.00, N = 3SE +/- 0.00, N = 3SE +/- 0.00, N = 3SE +/- 0.00, N = 3SE +/- 0.01, N = 37.627.659.099.299.29

Lightsmark

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterLightsmark 2008Resolution: 1920 x 1200Linux 3.2.28Linux 3.3.8Linux 3.4Linux 3.5Linux 3.6 Git816243240SE +/- 0.01, N = 3SE +/- 0.02, N = 3SE +/- 0.05, N = 3SE +/- 0.05, N = 3SE +/- 0.04, N = 324.4224.3932.7935.1735.43

Doom 3

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterDoom 3 1.3.1Resolution: 1920 x 1200 - Quality: LowLinux 3.2.28Linux 3.3.8Linux 3.4Linux 3.5Linux 3.6 Git510152025SE +/- 0.09, N = 3SE +/- 0.07, N = 3SE +/- 0.17, N = 3SE +/- 0.07, N = 3SE +/- 0.07, N = 315.6715.7320.1321.9321.93

CoreBreach

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterCoreBreach 1.1.6Resolution: 1920 x 1200 - FSAA: 0Linux 3.2.28Linux 3.3.8Linux 3.4Linux 3.5Linux 3.6 Git306090120150SE +/- 1.41, N = 6SE +/- 1.20, N = 3SE +/- 0.58, N = 3SE +/- 2.33, N = 3SE +/- 0.58, N = 39999120127124

Linux 3.6 Git

Processor: Intel Core i5-2415M @ 2.30GHz (4 Cores), Motherboard: Apple Mac-8ED6AF5B48C039E1, Chipset: Intel 2nd Generation Core Family DRAM, Memory: 2048MB, Disk: 500GB Hitachi HTS54505, Graphics: Intel 2nd Generation Core Family IGP, Audio: Cirrus Logic CS4206, Monitor: Acer P243W, Network: Broadcom NetXtreme BCM57765 Gigabit PCIe + Broadcom BCM4331 802.11a/b/g/n

OS: Ubuntu 12.10, Kernel: 3.6.0-999-generic (x86_64), Desktop: Unity 6.2.0, Display Server: X Server 1.12.99.904 (1.13.0 RC 4), Display Driver: intel 2.20.4, OpenGL: 2.1 Mesa 8.1-devel (git-bee2edb), Compiler: GCC 4.7 + LLVM 3.1, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1920x1200

Graphics Notes: UXA
System Notes: Compiz was running on this system.

Testing initiated at 23 August 2012 08:40 by user phoronix.

Linux 3.5

Processor: Intel Core i5-2415M @ 2.30GHz (4 Cores), Motherboard: Apple Mac-8ED6AF5B48C039E1, Chipset: Intel 2nd Generation Core Family DRAM, Memory: 2048MB, Disk: 500GB Hitachi HTS54505, Graphics: Intel 2nd Generation Core Family IGP, Audio: Cirrus Logic CS4206, Monitor: Acer P243W, Network: Broadcom NetXtreme BCM57765 Gigabit PCIe + Broadcom BCM4331 802.11a/b/g/n

OS: Ubuntu 12.10, Kernel: 3.5.0-030500-generic (x86_64), Desktop: Unity 6.2.0, Display Server: X Server 1.12.99.904 (1.13.0 RC 4), Display Driver: intel 2.20.4, OpenGL: 2.1 Mesa 8.1-devel (git-bee2edb), Compiler: GCC 4.7 + LLVM 3.1, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1920x1200

Graphics Notes: UXA
System Notes: Compiz was running on this system.

Testing initiated at 23 August 2012 10:53 by user phoronix.

Linux 3.4

Processor: Intel Core i5-2415M @ 2.30GHz (4 Cores), Motherboard: Apple Mac-8ED6AF5B48C039E1, Chipset: Intel 2nd Generation Core Family DRAM, Memory: 2048MB, Disk: 500GB Hitachi HTS54505, Graphics: Intel 2nd Generation Core Family IGP, Audio: Cirrus Logic CS4206, Monitor: Acer P243W, Network: Broadcom NetXtreme BCM57765 Gigabit PCIe + Broadcom BCM4331 802.11a/b/g/n

OS: Ubuntu 12.10, Kernel: 3.4.0-030400-generic (x86_64), Desktop: Unity 6.2.0, Display Server: X Server 1.12.99.904 (1.13.0 RC 4), Display Driver: intel 2.20.4, OpenGL: 2.1 Mesa 8.1-devel (git-bee2edb), Compiler: GCC 4.7 + LLVM 3.1, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1920x1200

Graphics Notes: UXA
System Notes: Compiz was running on this system.

Testing initiated at 23 August 2012 12:55 by user phoronix.

Linux 3.3.8

Processor: Intel Core i5-2415M @ 2.30GHz (4 Cores), Motherboard: Apple Mac-8ED6AF5B48C039E1, Chipset: Intel 2nd Generation Core Family DRAM, Memory: 2048MB, Disk: 500GB Hitachi HTS54505, Graphics: Intel 2nd Generation Core Family IGP, Audio: Cirrus Logic CS4206, Monitor: Acer P243W, Network: Broadcom NetXtreme BCM57765 Gigabit PCIe + Broadcom BCM4331 802.11a/b/g/n

OS: Ubuntu 12.10, Kernel: 3.3.8-030308-generic (x86_64), Desktop: Unity 6.2.0, Display Server: X Server 1.12.99.904 (1.13.0 RC 4), Display Driver: intel 2.20.4, OpenGL: 2.1 Mesa 8.1-devel (git-bee2edb), Compiler: GCC 4.7 + LLVM 3.1, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1920x1200

Graphics Notes: UXA
System Notes: Compiz was running on this system.

Testing initiated at 23 August 2012 17:38 by user phoronix.

Linux 3.2.28

Processor: Intel Core i5-2415M @ 2.30GHz (4 Cores), Motherboard: Apple Mac-8ED6AF5B48C039E1, Chipset: Intel 2nd Generation Core Family DRAM, Memory: 2048MB, Disk: 500GB Hitachi HTS54505, Graphics: Intel 2nd Generation Core Family IGP, Audio: Cirrus Logic CS4206, Monitor: Acer P243W, Network: Broadcom NetXtreme BCM57765 Gigabit PCIe + Broadcom BCM4331 802.11a/b/g/n

OS: Ubuntu 12.10, Kernel: 3.2.28-030228-generic (x86_64), Desktop: Unity 6.2.0, Display Server: X Server 1.12.99.904 (1.13.0 RC 4), Display Driver: intel 2.20.4, OpenGL: 2.1 Mesa 8.1-devel (git-bee2edb), Compiler: GCC 4.7 + LLVM 3.1, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1920x1200

Graphics Notes: UXA
System Notes: Compiz was running on this system.

Testing initiated at 23 August 2012 20:13 by user phoronix.