AMD Radeon HD 6870 - Ubuntu Linux vs. Windows

AMD Radeon HD 6870 benchmarks on Ubuntu Linux and Windows with the Catalyst drivers. Benchmarking for a future article on Phoronix.com by Michael Larabel.

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Ubuntu 12.10

Processor: Intel Core i7-3770K @ 3.50GHz (8 Cores), Motherboard: ECS Z77H2-A2X v1.0, Chipset: Intel Xeon E3-1200 v2/3rd, Memory: 8192MB, Disk: 60GB OCZ VERTEX2, Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6800 1024MB (900/1050MHz), Audio: Realtek ALC892, Monitor: DELL P2210H, Network: Realtek RTL8111/8168B + Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205

OS: Ubuntu 12.10, Kernel: 3.5.0-15-generic (x86_64), Desktop: Unity 6.6.0, Display Server: X Server 1.13.0, Display Driver: fglrx 9.0.2, OpenGL: 4.2.11903, Compiler: GCC 4.7, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1920x1080

System Notes: Compiz was running on this system.

Kubuntu 12.10

OS: Ubuntu 12.10, Kernel: 3.5.0-15-generic (x86_64), Desktop: KDE 4.9.2, Display Server: X Server 1.13.0, Display Driver: fglrx 9.0.2, OpenGL: 4.2.11903, Compiler: GCC 4.7, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1920x1080

Windows 7 Pro

Processor: Intel Family 6 Model 58 Stepping 9 Intel (8 Cores), Disk: 56GB

OS: Windows NT, Kernel: 6.1 (x86_64)

AMD Radeon HD 6870 - Ubuntu Linux vs. WindowsProcessorMotherboardChipsetMemoryDiskGraphicsAudioMonitorNetworkOSKernelDesktopDisplay ServerDisplay DriverOpenGLCompilerFile-SystemScreen ResolutionUbuntu 12.10Kubuntu 12.10Windows 7 ProIntel Core i7-3770K @ 3.50GHz (8 Cores)ECS Z77H2-A2X v1.0Intel Xeon E3-1200 v2/3rd8192MB60GB OCZ VERTEX2AMD Radeon HD 6800 1024MB (900/1050MHz)Realtek ALC892DELL P2210HRealtek RTL8111/8168B + Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205Ubuntu 12.103.5.0-15-generic (x86_64)Unity 6.6.0X Server 1.13.0fglrx 9.0.24.2.11903GCC 4.7ext41920x1080KDE 4.9.2Intel Family 6 Model 58 Stepping 9 Intel (8 Cores)56GBWindows NT6.1 (x86_64)OpenBenchmarking.orgSystem Details- Ubuntu 12.10: Compiz was running on this system.

Ubuntu 12.10Kubuntu 12.10Windows 7 ProResult OverviewPhoronix Test Suite100%119%137%156%175%WarsowOpenArenaNexuizXonoticUnigine SanctuaryUnigine TropicsUnigine Heaven

AMD Radeon HD 6870 - Ubuntu Linux vs. Windowswarsow: 1280 x 1024openarena: 1280 x 1024warsow: 1920 x 1080openarena: 1920 x 1080xonotic: 1920 x 1080 - Ultraxonotic: 1920 x 1080 - Highnexuiz: 2560 x 1600 - Yes - Onopenarena: 2560 x 1600xonotic: 2560 x 1600 - Highxonotic: 2560 x 1600 - Ultraunigine-sanctuary: 2560 x 1600unigine-tropics: 2560 x 1600unigine-sanctuary: 1280 x 1024unigine-tropics: 1280 x 1024unigine-tropics: 1920 x 1080unigine-sanctuary: 1920 x 1080unigine-heaven: 1280 x 1024xonotic: 1920 x 1080 - Lowxonotic: 2560 x 1600 - Lowunigine-heaven: 1920 x 1080warsow: 2560 x 1600nexuiz: 1920 x 1080 - Yes - OnUbuntu 12.10Kubuntu 12.10Windows 7 Pro177.57130.73188.03120.97103.25158.57104.94143.30157.53103.1053.2749.60128.92111.5884.3994.9338.81297.49298.0930.71171.60110.14347.93125.30311.77117.30102.49153.8197.33133.67154.19101.9154.9450.92128.97111.5584.3894.9538.80291.44292.3930.73182.00101.33375.43235.70350.07194.77146.32214.22125.08115.27190.05122.4762.3757.74143.10123.1191.76102.8940.21287.35287.9731.70231.50141.85OpenBenchmarking.org

Warsow

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterWarsow 0.61Resolution: 1280 x 1024Ubuntu 12.10Kubuntu 12.10Windows 7 Pro80160240320400SE +/- 0.96, N = 3SE +/- 0.58, N = 3SE +/- 0.61, N = 3177.57347.93375.43

OpenArena

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterOpenArena 0.8.8Resolution: 1280 x 1024Ubuntu 12.10Kubuntu 12.10Windows 7 Pro50100150200250SE +/- 0.87, N = 3SE +/- 0.82, N = 3SE +/- 0.81, N = 3130.73125.30235.70

Warsow

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterWarsow 0.61Resolution: 1920 x 1080Ubuntu 12.10Kubuntu 12.10Windows 7 Pro80160240320400SE +/- 0.67, N = 3SE +/- 0.28, N = 3SE +/- 0.12, N = 3188.03311.77350.07

OpenArena

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterOpenArena 0.8.8Resolution: 1920 x 1080Ubuntu 12.10Kubuntu 12.10Windows 7 Pro4080120160200SE +/- 0.15, N = 3SE +/- 0.49, N = 3SE +/- 0.03, N = 3120.97117.30194.77

Xonotic

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.6Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - Effects Quality: UltraUbuntu 12.10Kubuntu 12.10Windows 7 Pro306090120150SE +/- 0.12, N = 3SE +/- 0.13, N = 3SE +/- 1.33, N = 3103.25102.49146.32

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.6Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - Effects Quality: HighUbuntu 12.10Kubuntu 12.10Windows 7 Pro50100150200250SE +/- 0.56, N = 3SE +/- 0.33, N = 3SE +/- 0.50, N = 3158.57153.81214.22

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: 2560 x 1600 - HDR: Yes - Sound: OnUbuntu 12.10Kubuntu 12.10Windows 7 Pro306090120150SE +/- 1.75, N = 3SE +/- 0.07, N = 3SE +/- 0.07, N = 3104.9497.33125.08

OpenArena

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterOpenArena 0.8.8Resolution: 2560 x 1600Ubuntu 12.10Kubuntu 12.10Windows 7 Pro306090120150SE +/- 0.46, N = 3SE +/- 1.19, N = 3SE +/- 0.03, N = 3143.30133.67115.27

Xonotic

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.6Resolution: 2560 x 1600 - Effects Quality: HighUbuntu 12.10Kubuntu 12.10Windows 7 Pro4080120160200SE +/- 0.44, N = 3SE +/- 0.13, N = 3SE +/- 0.21, N = 3157.53154.19190.05

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.6Resolution: 2560 x 1600 - Effects Quality: UltraUbuntu 12.10Kubuntu 12.10Windows 7 Pro306090120150SE +/- 0.24, N = 3SE +/- 0.34, N = 3SE +/- 0.16, N = 3103.10101.91122.47

Unigine Sanctuary

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterUnigine Sanctuary 2.3Resolution: 2560 x 1600Ubuntu 12.10Kubuntu 12.10Windows 7 Pro1428425670SE +/- 0.01, N = 3SE +/- 0.00, N = 3SE +/- 0.00, N = 353.2754.9462.37

Unigine Tropics

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterUnigine Tropics 1.3Resolution: 2560 x 1600Ubuntu 12.10Kubuntu 12.10Windows 7 Pro1326395265SE +/- 0.01, N = 3SE +/- 0.00, N = 3SE +/- 0.00, N = 349.6050.9257.74

Unigine Sanctuary

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterUnigine Sanctuary 2.3Resolution: 1280 x 1024Ubuntu 12.10Kubuntu 12.10Windows 7 Pro306090120150SE +/- 0.01, N = 3SE +/- 0.01, N = 3SE +/- 0.01, N = 3128.92128.97143.10

Unigine Tropics

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterUnigine Tropics 1.3Resolution: 1280 x 1024Ubuntu 12.10Kubuntu 12.10Windows 7 Pro306090120150SE +/- 0.01, N = 3SE +/- 0.04, N = 3SE +/- 0.01, N = 3111.58111.55123.11

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterUnigine Tropics 1.3Resolution: 1920 x 1080Ubuntu 12.10Kubuntu 12.10Windows 7 Pro20406080100SE +/- 0.00, N = 3SE +/- 0.01, N = 3SE +/- 0.01, N = 384.3984.3891.76

Unigine Sanctuary

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterUnigine Sanctuary 2.3Resolution: 1920 x 1080Ubuntu 12.10Kubuntu 12.10Windows 7 Pro20406080100SE +/- 0.00, N = 3SE +/- 0.01, N = 3SE +/- 0.01, N = 394.9394.95102.89

Unigine Heaven

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterUnigine Heaven 2.1Resolution: 1280 x 1024Ubuntu 12.10Kubuntu 12.10Windows 7 Pro918273645SE +/- 0.01, N = 3SE +/- 0.00, N = 3SE +/- 0.03, N = 338.8138.8040.21

Xonotic

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.6Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - Effects Quality: LowUbuntu 12.10Kubuntu 12.10Windows 7 Pro60120180240300SE +/- 0.22, N = 3SE +/- 0.97, N = 3SE +/- 0.73, N = 3297.49291.44287.35

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.6Resolution: 2560 x 1600 - Effects Quality: LowUbuntu 12.10Kubuntu 12.10Windows 7 Pro60120180240300SE +/- 0.50, N = 3SE +/- 0.42, N = 3SE +/- 0.81, N = 3298.09292.39287.97

Unigine Heaven

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterUnigine Heaven 2.1Resolution: 1920 x 1080Ubuntu 12.10Kubuntu 12.10Windows 7 Pro714212835SE +/- 0.01, N = 3SE +/- 0.01, N = 3SE +/- 0.00, N = 330.7130.7331.70

Warsow

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterWarsow 0.61Resolution: 2560 x 1600Ubuntu 12.10Kubuntu 12.10Windows 7 Pro50100150200250SE +/- 0.58, N = 3SE +/- 8.74, N = 6SE +/- 0.21, N = 3171.60182.00231.50

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 1080 - HDR: Yes - Sound: OnUbuntu 12.10Kubuntu 12.10Windows 7 Pro306090120150SE +/- 3.07, N = 6SE +/- 1.12, N = 3SE +/- 0.23, N = 3110.14101.33141.85

Ubuntu 12.10

Processor: Intel Core i7-3770K @ 3.50GHz (8 Cores), Motherboard: ECS Z77H2-A2X v1.0, Chipset: Intel Xeon E3-1200 v2/3rd, Memory: 8192MB, Disk: 60GB OCZ VERTEX2, Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6800 1024MB (900/1050MHz), Audio: Realtek ALC892, Monitor: DELL P2210H, Network: Realtek RTL8111/8168B + Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205

OS: Ubuntu 12.10, Kernel: 3.5.0-15-generic (x86_64), Desktop: Unity 6.6.0, Display Server: X Server 1.13.0, Display Driver: fglrx 9.0.2, OpenGL: 4.2.11903, Compiler: GCC 4.7, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1920x1080

System Notes: Compiz was running on this system.

Testing initiated at 10 October 2012 08:06 by user phoronix.

Kubuntu 12.10

Processor: Intel Core i7-3770K @ 3.50GHz (8 Cores), Motherboard: ECS Z77H2-A2X v1.0, Chipset: Intel Xeon E3-1200 v2/3rd, Memory: 8192MB, Disk: 60GB OCZ VERTEX2, Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6800 1024MB (900/1050MHz), Audio: Realtek ALC892, Monitor: DELL P2210H, Network: Realtek RTL8111/8168B + Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205

OS: Ubuntu 12.10, Kernel: 3.5.0-15-generic (x86_64), Desktop: KDE 4.9.2, Display Server: X Server 1.13.0, Display Driver: fglrx 9.0.2, OpenGL: 4.2.11903, Compiler: GCC 4.7, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1920x1080

Testing initiated at 10 October 2012 10:16 by user phoronix.

Windows 7 Pro

Processor: Intel Family 6 Model 58 Stepping 9 Intel (8 Cores), Disk: 56GB

OS: Windows NT, Kernel: 6.1 (x86_64)

Testing initiated at 4 September 2012 16:17 by user phoronix.