NVIDIA GeForce Linux Threaded OpenGL Optimizations

AMD FX-8150 with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 Kepler graphics card. Comparing the NVIDIA 304.51 Linux driver to the NVIDIA 310.14 Beta Linux graphics driver. Testing the NVIDIA threaded OpenGL optimizations under Linux with the LD_PRELOAD="libpthread.so.0 libGL.so.1" __GL_THREADED_OPTIMIZATIONS=1 environment variables on NVIDIA 310 Linux driver for Linux. Benchmarking for a future article on Phoronix.com.

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NVIDIA 304.51

Processor: AMD FX-8150 Eight-Core @ 3.60GHz (8 Cores), Motherboard: ASUS Crosshair V Formula, Chipset: AMD ATI RD890 bridge, Memory: 8192MB, Disk: 60GB OCZ VERTEX2, Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2048MB (705/3004MHz), Audio: Realtek ALC889, Network: Intel 82583V Gigabit Connection

OS: Ubuntu 12.10, Kernel: 3.5.0-17-generic (x86_64), Desktop: Unity 6.8.0, Display Server: X Server 1.13.0, Display Driver: NVIDIA 304.51, OpenGL: 4.2.0 NVIDIA 304.51, Compiler: GCC 4.7, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1920x1080

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
System Notes: Compiz was running on this system.

NVIDIA 310.14

NVIDIA 310.14 + GL Threaded Optimizations

OS: Ubuntu 12.10, Kernel: 3.5.0-17-generic (x86_64), Desktop: Unity 6.8.0, Display Server: X Server 1.13.0, Display Driver: NVIDIA 310.14, OpenGL: 4.3.0 NVIDIA 310.14, Compiler: GCC 4.7, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1920x1080

NVIDIA GeForce Linux Threaded OpenGL OptimizationsOpenBenchmarking.orgPhoronix Test SuiteAMD FX-8150 Eight-Core @ 3.60GHz (8 Cores)ASUS Crosshair V FormulaAMD ATI RD890 bridge8192MB60GB OCZ VERTEX2NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2048MB (705/3004MHz)Realtek ALC889Intel 82583V Gigabit ConnectionUbuntu 12.103.5.0-17-generic (x86_64)Unity 6.8.0X Server 1.13.0NVIDIA 304.51NVIDIA 310.144.2.0 NVIDIA 304.514.3.0 NVIDIA 310.14GCC 4.7ext41920x1080ProcessorMotherboardChipsetMemoryDiskGraphicsAudioNetworkOSKernelDesktopDisplay ServerDisplay DriversOpenGLsCompilerFile-SystemScreen ResolutionNVIDIA GeForce Linux Threaded OpenGL Optimizations PerformanceSystem 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 - Compiz was running on this system.

NVIDIA 304.51NVIDIA 310.14NVIDIA 310.14 + GL Threaded OptimizationsResult OverviewPhoronix Test Suite100%163%225%288%350%VDriftWorld of PadmanOpenArenaUrban TerrorWarsowNexuizReaction Quake 3XonoticETXreaLUnigine Heaven

NVIDIA GeForce Linux Threaded OpenGL Optimizationsetxreal: 1920 x 1080nexuiz: 1920 x 1080 - Yes - Onopenarena: 1920 x 1080padman: 1920 x 1080reaction: 1920 x 1080unigine-heaven: 1280 x 1024unigine-heaven: 1920 x 1080unigine-sanctuary: 1920 x 1080unigine-tropics: 1920 x 1080urbanterror: 1920 x 1080vdrift: 1920 x 1080warsow: 1920 x 1080xonotic: 1920 x 1080 - Lowxonotic: 1920 x 1080 - Highxonotic: 1920 x 1080 - Ultraxonotic: 1920 x 1080 - UltimateNVIDIA 304.51NVIDIA 310.14NVIDIA 310.14 + GL Threaded Optimizations333.60127.48235.40351.90519.1077.6663.99180.25124.27144.27111.38438.90225.08170.38122.03109.64355.60142.36271.83352.43586.0080.8476.77196.44154.39160.93140.48436.47249.11195.68135.78125.66246.0063.5594.03110.27268.2776.9773.6856.5040.11157.10157.36122.6992.1186.85OpenBenchmarking.org

ETXreaL

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.

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterETXreaL 0.3.0-20111110Resolution: 1920 x 1080NVIDIA 304.51NVIDIA 310.14NVIDIA 310.14 + GL Threaded Optimizations80160240320400SE +/- 3.26, N = 3SE +/- 3.48, N = 3SE +/- 2.89, N = 3333.60355.60246.00
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterETXreaL 0.3.0-20111110Resolution: 1920 x 1080NVIDIA 304.51NVIDIA 310.14NVIDIA 310.14 + GL Threaded Optimizations60120180240300Min: 329.3 / Avg: 333.6 / Max: 340Min: 349.1 / Avg: 355.6 / Max: 361Min: 241.1 / Avg: 246 / Max: 251.1

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: 1920 x 1080 - HDR: Yes - Sound: OnNVIDIA 304.51NVIDIA 310.14NVIDIA 310.14 + GL Threaded Optimizations306090120150SE +/- 2.04, N = 6SE +/- 2.50, N = 3SE +/- 1.00, N = 3127.48142.3663.55
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterNexuiz 2.5.2Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - HDR: Yes - Sound: OnNVIDIA 304.51NVIDIA 310.14NVIDIA 310.14 + GL Threaded Optimizations306090120150Min: 122.13 / Avg: 127.48 / Max: 134.69Min: 137.37 / Avg: 142.36 / Max: 145.14Min: 61.84 / Avg: 63.55 / Max: 65.3

OpenArena

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterOpenArena 0.8.8Resolution: 1920 x 1080NVIDIA 304.51NVIDIA 310.14NVIDIA 310.14 + GL Threaded Optimizations60120180240300SE +/- 2.52, N = 3SE +/- 1.14, N = 3SE +/- 0.03, N = 3235.40271.8394.03
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterOpenArena 0.8.8Resolution: 1920 x 1080NVIDIA 304.51NVIDIA 310.14NVIDIA 310.14 + GL Threaded Optimizations50100150200250Min: 230.5 / Avg: 235.4 / Max: 238.9Min: 270.5 / Avg: 271.83 / Max: 274.1Min: 94 / Avg: 94.03 / Max: 94.1

World of Padman

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterWorld of Padman 1.2Resolution: 1920 x 1080NVIDIA 304.51NVIDIA 310.14NVIDIA 310.14 + GL Threaded Optimizations80160240320400SE +/- 0.47, N = 3SE +/- 1.17, N = 3SE +/- 0.22, N = 3351.90352.43110.27
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterWorld of Padman 1.2Resolution: 1920 x 1080NVIDIA 304.51NVIDIA 310.14NVIDIA 310.14 + GL Threaded Optimizations60120180240300Min: 351 / Avg: 351.9 / Max: 352.6Min: 350.1 / Avg: 352.43 / Max: 353.6Min: 110 / Avg: 110.27 / Max: 110.7

Reaction Quake 3

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterReaction Quake 3 1.0 BetaResolution: 1920 x 1080NVIDIA 304.51NVIDIA 310.14NVIDIA 310.14 + GL Threaded Optimizations130260390520650SE +/- 5.71, N = 3SE +/- 9.46, N = 3SE +/- 1.28, N = 3519.10586.00268.27
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterReaction Quake 3 1.0 BetaResolution: 1920 x 1080NVIDIA 304.51NVIDIA 310.14NVIDIA 310.14 + GL Threaded Optimizations100200300400500Min: 508.3 / Avg: 519.1 / Max: 527.7Min: 567.3 / Avg: 586 / Max: 597.8Min: 265.8 / Avg: 268.27 / Max: 270.1

Unigine Heaven

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterUnigine Heaven 3.0Resolution: 1280 x 1024NVIDIA 304.51NVIDIA 310.14NVIDIA 310.14 + GL Threaded Optimizations20406080100SE +/- 0.23, N = 3SE +/- 0.31, N = 3SE +/- 0.30, N = 377.6680.8476.97
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterUnigine Heaven 3.0Resolution: 1280 x 1024NVIDIA 304.51NVIDIA 310.14NVIDIA 310.14 + GL Threaded Optimizations1530456075Min: 77.22 / Avg: 77.66 / Max: 77.99Min: 80.26 / Avg: 80.84 / Max: 81.33Min: 76.37 / Avg: 76.97 / Max: 77.32

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterUnigine Heaven 3.0Resolution: 1920 x 1080NVIDIA 304.51NVIDIA 310.14NVIDIA 310.14 + GL Threaded Optimizations20406080100SE +/- 0.03, N = 3SE +/- 0.08, N = 3SE +/- 0.11, N = 363.9976.7773.68
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterUnigine Heaven 3.0Resolution: 1920 x 1080NVIDIA 304.51NVIDIA 310.14NVIDIA 310.14 + GL Threaded Optimizations1530456075Min: 63.93 / Avg: 63.99 / Max: 64.02Min: 76.65 / Avg: 76.77 / Max: 76.93Min: 73.57 / Avg: 73.68 / Max: 73.89

Unigine Sanctuary

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterUnigine Sanctuary 2.3Resolution: 1920 x 1080NVIDIA 304.51NVIDIA 310.144080120160200SE +/- 0.25, N = 3SE +/- 0.09, N = 3180.25196.44
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterUnigine Sanctuary 2.3Resolution: 1920 x 1080NVIDIA 304.51NVIDIA 310.144080120160200Min: 179.88 / Avg: 180.25 / Max: 180.72Min: 196.34 / Avg: 196.44 / Max: 196.62

Unigine Tropics

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterUnigine Tropics 1.3Resolution: 1920 x 1080NVIDIA 304.51NVIDIA 310.14306090120150SE +/- 0.37, N = 3SE +/- 0.08, N = 3124.27154.39
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterUnigine Tropics 1.3Resolution: 1920 x 1080NVIDIA 304.51NVIDIA 310.14306090120150Min: 123.59 / Avg: 124.27 / Max: 124.88Min: 154.27 / Avg: 154.39 / Max: 154.55

Urban Terror

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterUrban Terror 4.1Resolution: 1920 x 1080NVIDIA 304.51NVIDIA 310.14NVIDIA 310.14 + GL Threaded Optimizations4080120160200SE +/- 1.62, N = 3SE +/- 0.27, N = 3SE +/- 0.06, N = 3144.27160.9356.50
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterUrban Terror 4.1Resolution: 1920 x 1080NVIDIA 304.51NVIDIA 310.14NVIDIA 310.14 + GL Threaded Optimizations306090120150Min: 142 / Avg: 144.27 / Max: 147.4Min: 160.4 / Avg: 160.93 / Max: 161.3Min: 56.4 / Avg: 56.5 / Max: 56.6

VDrift

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterVDrift 2010-06-30Resolution: 1920 x 1080NVIDIA 304.51NVIDIA 310.14NVIDIA 310.14 + GL Threaded Optimizations306090120150SE +/- 0.73, N = 3SE +/- 0.53, N = 3SE +/- 0.28, N = 3111.38140.4840.111. (CXX) g++ options: -pthread -lSDL -lGLU -lGLEW -lpthread -lSDL_image -lSDL_gfx -lvorbisfile -lvdriftbullet
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterVDrift 2010-06-30Resolution: 1920 x 1080NVIDIA 304.51NVIDIA 310.14NVIDIA 310.14 + GL Threaded Optimizations306090120150Min: 110.23 / Avg: 111.38 / Max: 112.73Min: 139.61 / Avg: 140.48 / Max: 141.43Min: 39.66 / Avg: 40.11 / Max: 40.611. (CXX) g++ options: -pthread -lSDL -lGLU -lGLEW -lpthread -lSDL_image -lSDL_gfx -lvorbisfile -lvdriftbullet

Warsow

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterWarsow 1.0Resolution: 1920 x 1080NVIDIA 304.51NVIDIA 310.14NVIDIA 310.14 + GL Threaded Optimizations100200300400500SE +/- 0.68, N = 3SE +/- 0.27, N = 3SE +/- 1.31, N = 3438.90436.47157.10
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterWarsow 1.0Resolution: 1920 x 1080NVIDIA 304.51NVIDIA 310.14NVIDIA 310.14 + GL Threaded Optimizations80160240320400Min: 437.6 / Avg: 438.9 / Max: 439.9Min: 436.1 / Avg: 436.47 / Max: 437Min: 154.6 / Avg: 157.1 / Max: 159

Xonotic

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.6Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - Effects Quality: LowNVIDIA 304.51NVIDIA 310.14NVIDIA 310.14 + GL Threaded Optimizations50100150200250SE +/- 1.08, N = 3SE +/- 0.26, N = 3SE +/- 0.63, N = 3225.08249.11157.36
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.6Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - Effects Quality: LowNVIDIA 304.51NVIDIA 310.14NVIDIA 310.14 + GL Threaded Optimizations50100150200250Min: 223.57 / Avg: 225.08 / Max: 227.18Min: 248.66 / Avg: 249.11 / Max: 249.58Min: 156.54 / Avg: 157.36 / Max: 158.61

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.6Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - Effects Quality: HighNVIDIA 304.51NVIDIA 310.14NVIDIA 310.14 + GL Threaded Optimizations4080120160200SE +/- 0.81, N = 3SE +/- 0.30, N = 3SE +/- 0.36, N = 3170.38195.68122.69
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.6Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - Effects Quality: HighNVIDIA 304.51NVIDIA 310.14NVIDIA 310.14 + GL Threaded Optimizations4080120160200Min: 168.77 / Avg: 170.38 / Max: 171.24Min: 195.36 / Avg: 195.68 / Max: 196.27Min: 121.96 / Avg: 122.69 / Max: 123.06

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.6Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - Effects Quality: UltraNVIDIA 304.51NVIDIA 310.14NVIDIA 310.14 + GL Threaded Optimizations306090120150SE +/- 0.69, N = 3SE +/- 0.70, N = 3SE +/- 0.85, N = 3122.03135.7892.11
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.6Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - Effects Quality: UltraNVIDIA 304.51NVIDIA 310.14NVIDIA 310.14 + GL Threaded Optimizations306090120150Min: 120.96 / Avg: 122.03 / Max: 123.31Min: 134.51 / Avg: 135.78 / Max: 136.91Min: 90.51 / Avg: 92.11 / Max: 93.43

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.6Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - Effects Quality: UltimateNVIDIA 304.51NVIDIA 310.14NVIDIA 310.14 + GL Threaded Optimizations306090120150SE +/- 0.19, N = 3SE +/- 0.07, N = 3SE +/- 0.87, N = 3109.64125.6686.85
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.6Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - Effects Quality: UltimateNVIDIA 304.51NVIDIA 310.14NVIDIA 310.14 + GL Threaded Optimizations20406080100Min: 109.32 / Avg: 109.64 / Max: 109.96Min: 125.55 / Avg: 125.66 / Max: 125.78Min: 85.56 / Avg: 86.85 / Max: 88.5

NVIDIA 304.51

Processor: AMD FX-8150 Eight-Core @ 3.60GHz (8 Cores), Motherboard: ASUS Crosshair V Formula, Chipset: AMD ATI RD890 bridge, Memory: 8192MB, Disk: 60GB OCZ VERTEX2, Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2048MB (705/3004MHz), Audio: Realtek ALC889, Network: Intel 82583V Gigabit Connection

OS: Ubuntu 12.10, Kernel: 3.5.0-17-generic (x86_64), Desktop: Unity 6.8.0, Display Server: X Server 1.13.0, Display Driver: NVIDIA 304.51, OpenGL: 4.2.0 NVIDIA 304.51, Compiler: GCC 4.7, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1920x1080

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
System Notes: Compiz was running on this system.

Testing initiated at 15 October 2012 13:23 by user phoronix.

NVIDIA 310.14

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
System Notes: Compiz was running on this system.

Testing initiated at 15 October 2012 15:02 by user phoronix.

NVIDIA 310.14 + GL Threaded Optimizations

Processor: AMD FX-8150 Eight-Core @ 3.60GHz (8 Cores), Motherboard: ASUS Crosshair V Formula, Chipset: AMD ATI RD890 bridge, Memory: 8192MB, Disk: 60GB OCZ VERTEX2, Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2048MB (705/3004MHz), Audio: Realtek ALC889, Network: Intel 82583V Gigabit Connection

OS: Ubuntu 12.10, Kernel: 3.5.0-17-generic (x86_64), Desktop: Unity 6.8.0, Display Server: X Server 1.13.0, Display Driver: NVIDIA 310.14, OpenGL: 4.3.0 NVIDIA 310.14, Compiler: GCC 4.7, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1920x1080

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
System Notes: Compiz was running on this system.

Testing initiated at 15 October 2012 16:32 by user phoronix.