AMD R9 290 Catalyst Linux 13.11

Trying out the latest AMD Catalyst 13.11 Beta driver on AMD Radeon R9 290 graphics card. Benchmarks by Michael Larabel for a future article on Phoronix.com.

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R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6
November 20 2013
 
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November 23 2013
 
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R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6

Environment Notes: LIBGL_DRIVERS_PATH=/usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu/dri:/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/dri
Compiler Notes: --build=x86_64-linux-gnu --disable-browser-plugin --disable-werror --enable-checking=release --enable-clocale=gnu --enable-gnu-unique-object --enable-gtk-cairo --enable-java-awt=gtk --enable-java-home --enable-languages=c,c++,java,go,d,fortran,objc,obj-c++ --enable-libstdcxx-debug --enable-libstdcxx-time=yes --enable-multiarch --enable-nls --enable-objc-gc --enable-plugin --enable-shared --enable-threads=posix --host=x86_64-linux-gnu --target=x86_64-linux-gnu --with-abi=m64 --with-arch-32=i686 --with-arch-directory=amd64 --with-ecj-jar=/usr/share/java/eclipse-ecj.jar --with-java-home=/usr/lib/jvm/java-1.5.0-gcj-4.8-amd64/jre --with-jvm-jar-dir=/usr/lib/jvm-exports/java-1.5.0-gcj-4.8-amd64 --with-jvm-root-dir=/usr/lib/jvm/java-1.5.0-gcj-4.8-amd64 --with-multilib-list=m32,m64,mx32 --with-tune=generic -v
Processor Notes: Scaling Governor: intel_pstate powersave

R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.4

Processor: Intel Core i7-4770K @ 4.40GHz (8 Cores), Motherboard: ECS Z87H3-A2X EXTREME v1.0, Chipset: Intel 4th Gen Core DRAM, Memory: 16384MB, Disk: 240GB OCZ VERTEX3, Graphics: XFX AMD Radeon R9 290 4096MB, Audio: Realtek ALC1150, Monitor: SyncMaster, Network: Realtek RTL8111/8168/8411

OS: Ubuntu 13.10, Kernel: 3.12.0-031200-generic (x86_64), Desktop: Unity 7.1.2, Display Server: X Server 1.14.3, Display Driver: fglrx 13.25.5, OpenGL: 4.3.12614, Compiler: GCC 4.8, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 2560x1600

AMD R9 290 Catalyst Linux 13.11OpenBenchmarking.orgPhoronix Test SuiteIntel Core i7-4770K @ 4.40GHz (8 Cores)ECS Z87H3-A2X EXTREME v1.0Intel 4th Gen Core DRAM16384MB240GB OCZ VERTEX3XFX AMD Radeon R9 290 4096MBRealtek ALC1150SyncMasterRealtek RTL8111/8168/8411Ubuntu 13.103.12.0-031200-generic (x86_64)Unity 7.1.2X Server 1.14.3fglrx 13.25.54.3.12614GCC 4.8ext42560x1600ProcessorMotherboardChipsetMemoryDiskGraphicsAudioMonitorNetworkOSKernelDesktopDisplay ServerDisplay DriverOpenGLCompilerFile-SystemScreen ResolutionAMD R9 290 Catalyst Linux 13.11 BenchmarksSystem Logs- LIBGL_DRIVERS_PATH=/usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu/dri:/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/dri - --build=x86_64-linux-gnu --disable-browser-plugin --disable-werror --enable-checking=release --enable-clocale=gnu --enable-gnu-unique-object --enable-gtk-cairo --enable-java-awt=gtk --enable-java-home --enable-languages=c,c++,java,go,d,fortran,objc,obj-c++ --enable-libstdcxx-debug --enable-libstdcxx-time=yes --enable-multiarch --enable-nls --enable-objc-gc --enable-plugin --enable-shared --enable-threads=posix --host=x86_64-linux-gnu --target=x86_64-linux-gnu --with-abi=m64 --with-arch-32=i686 --with-arch-directory=amd64 --with-ecj-jar=/usr/share/java/eclipse-ecj.jar --with-java-home=/usr/lib/jvm/java-1.5.0-gcj-4.8-amd64/jre --with-jvm-jar-dir=/usr/lib/jvm-exports/java-1.5.0-gcj-4.8-amd64 --with-jvm-root-dir=/usr/lib/jvm/java-1.5.0-gcj-4.8-amd64 --with-multilib-list=m32,m64,mx32 --with-tune=generic -v - Scaling Governor: intel_pstate powersave

R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6 vs. R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.4 ComparisonPhoronix Test SuiteBaseline+2.4%+2.4%+4.8%+4.8%+7.2%+7.2%9.4%7.5%6.7%5.3%4.8%4.3%2.7%1920 x 1080Furmark - 2560 x 16002560 x 16002560 x 1600Pixmark Volplosion - 2560 x 16001920 x 10802560 x 1600 - Yes - Off2560 x 16002.4%Unigine ValleyGpuTestUnigine TropicsUnigine SanctuaryGpuTestUnigine HeavenNexuizOpenArenaR9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.4

AMD R9 290 Catalyst Linux 13.11cstrike: 2560 x 1600nexuiz: 2560 x 1600 - Yes - Offopenarena: 2560 x 1600reaction: 2560 x 1600unigine-heaven: 1920 x 1080unigine-sanctuary: 2560 x 1600unigine-tropics: 2560 x 1600unigine-valley: 1920 x 1080unvanquished: 2560 x 1600warsow: 2560 x 1600xonotic: 2560 x 1600 - Ultimategputest: GiMark - 2560 x 1600gputest: Furmark - 2560 x 1600gputest: TessMark - 2560 x 1600gputest: Pixmark Piano - 2560 x 1600gputest: Pixmark Volplosion - 2560 x 1600luxmark: GPU - Roomluxmark: GPU - Salaluxmark: GPU - Luxball HDRR9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.4220.56135.59204.27443.1352.25113.82103.2658.64168.87399.77142.4842682560480637614218825662823220.88139.24199.53442.8054.52119.86110.1464.18168.93403.33142.5942672751480637614898675662823OpenBenchmarking.org

Counter-Strike Source

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterCounter-Strike SourceResolution: 2560 x 1600R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.450100150200250SE +/- 1.15, N = 3SE +/- 0.33, N = 3220.56220.88

Nexuiz

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterNexuiz 2.5.2Resolution: 2560 x 1600 - HDR: Yes - Sound: OffR9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.4306090120150SE +/- 0.63, N = 3SE +/- 2.31, N = 3135.59139.24MIN: 63 / MAX: 386MIN: 75 / MAX: 379

OpenArena

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterOpenArena 0.8.8Resolution: 2560 x 1600R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.44080120160200SE +/- 0.09, N = 3SE +/- 0.62, N = 3204.27199.53MIN: 1MIN: 1

OpenBenchmarking.orgMilliseconds, Fewer Is BetterOpenArena 0.8.8Resolution: 2560 x 1600 - Total Frame TimeR9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.41326395265Min: 1 / Avg: 4.88 / Max: 64Min: 1 / Avg: 4.97 / Max: 65

Reaction Quake 3

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterReaction Quake 3 1.0 BetaResolution: 2560 x 1600R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.4100200300400500SE +/- 0.03, N = 3SE +/- 0.40, N = 3443.13442.80MIN: 443.1 / MAX: 443.2MIN: 442.1 / MAX: 443.5

OpenBenchmarking.orgMilliseconds, Fewer Is BetterReaction Quake 3 1.0 BetaResolution: 2560 x 1600 - Total Frame TimeR9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.43691215Min: 1 / Avg: 2.25 / Max: 9Min: 1 / Avg: 2.26 / Max: 9

Unigine Heaven

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterUnigine Heaven 4.0Resolution: 1920 x 1080R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.41224364860SE +/- 0.69, N = 3SE +/- 0.02, N = 352.2554.52

Unigine Sanctuary

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterUnigine Sanctuary 2.3Resolution: 2560 x 1600R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.4306090120150SE +/- 0.29, N = 3SE +/- 0.08, N = 3113.82119.86

Unigine Tropics

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterUnigine Tropics 1.3Resolution: 2560 x 1600R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.420406080100SE +/- 0.27, N = 3SE +/- 0.05, N = 3103.26110.14

Unigine Valley

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterUnigine Valley 1.0Resolution: 1920 x 1080R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.41428425670SE +/- 0.41, N = 3SE +/- 0.03, N = 358.6464.18

Unvanquished

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterUnvanquished Alpha 21Resolution: 2560 x 1600R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.44080120160200SE +/- 0.03, N = 3SE +/- 0.09, N = 3168.87168.93

OpenBenchmarking.orgMilliseconds, Fewer Is BetterUnvanquished Alpha 21Resolution: 2560 x 1600 - Total Frame TimeR9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.4510152025Min: 3 / Avg: 5.9 / Max: 18Min: 2 / Avg: 5.9 / Max: 18

Warsow

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterWarsow 1.0Resolution: 2560 x 1600R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.490180270360450SE +/- 5.18, N = 3SE +/- 2.03, N = 3399.77403.33

Xonotic

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.7Resolution: 2560 x 1600 - Effects Quality: UltimateR9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.4306090120150SE +/- 0.40, N = 3SE +/- 0.66, N = 3142.48142.59MIN: 29 / MAX: 433MIN: 28 / MAX: 438

GpuTest

OpenBenchmarking.orgPoints, More Is BetterGpuTest 0.6.0Test: GiMark - Resolution: 2560 x 1600R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.49001800270036004500SE +/- 3.00, N = 3SE +/- 1.86, N = 342684267

OpenBenchmarking.orgPoints, More Is BetterGpuTest 0.6.0Test: Furmark - Resolution: 2560 x 1600R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.46001200180024003000SE +/- 49.61, N = 6SE +/- 86.65, N = 625602751

OpenBenchmarking.orgPoints, More Is BetterGpuTest 0.6.0Test: TessMark - Resolution: 2560 x 1600R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.410002000300040005000SE +/- 0.33, N = 3SE +/- 0.33, N = 348064806

OpenBenchmarking.orgPoints, More Is BetterGpuTest 0.6.0Test: Pixmark Piano - Resolution: 2560 x 1600R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.480160240320400SE +/- 0.00, N = 3SE +/- 0.00, N = 3376376

OpenBenchmarking.orgPoints, More Is BetterGpuTest 0.6.0Test: Pixmark Volplosion - Resolution: 2560 x 1600R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.430060090012001500SE +/- 23.61, N = 4SE +/- 0.00, N = 314211489

LuxMark

OpenBenchmarking.orgScore, More Is BetterLuxMark 2.1beta1OpenCL Device: GPU - Scene: RoomR9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.42004006008001000SE +/- 1.53, N = 3SE +/- 2.40, N = 3882867

OpenBenchmarking.orgScore, More Is BetterLuxMark 2.1beta1OpenCL Device: GPU - Scene: SalaR9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.4120240360480600SE +/- 0.00, N = 3SE +/- 0.00, N = 3566566

OpenBenchmarking.orgScore, More Is BetterLuxMark 2.1beta1OpenCL Device: GPU - Scene: Luxball HDRR9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.46001200180024003000SE +/- 0.33, N = 3SE +/- 0.00, N = 328232823

R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6

Environment Notes: LIBGL_DRIVERS_PATH=/usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu/dri:/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/dri
Compiler Notes: --build=x86_64-linux-gnu --disable-browser-plugin --disable-werror --enable-checking=release --enable-clocale=gnu --enable-gnu-unique-object --enable-gtk-cairo --enable-java-awt=gtk --enable-java-home --enable-languages=c,c++,java,go,d,fortran,objc,obj-c++ --enable-libstdcxx-debug --enable-libstdcxx-time=yes --enable-multiarch --enable-nls --enable-objc-gc --enable-plugin --enable-shared --enable-threads=posix --host=x86_64-linux-gnu --target=x86_64-linux-gnu --with-abi=m64 --with-arch-32=i686 --with-arch-directory=amd64 --with-ecj-jar=/usr/share/java/eclipse-ecj.jar --with-java-home=/usr/lib/jvm/java-1.5.0-gcj-4.8-amd64/jre --with-jvm-jar-dir=/usr/lib/jvm-exports/java-1.5.0-gcj-4.8-amd64 --with-jvm-root-dir=/usr/lib/jvm/java-1.5.0-gcj-4.8-amd64 --with-multilib-list=m32,m64,mx32 --with-tune=generic -v
Processor Notes: Scaling Governor: intel_pstate powersave

Testing initiated at 20 November 2013 21:55 by user phoronix.

R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.4

Processor: Intel Core i7-4770K @ 4.40GHz (8 Cores), Motherboard: ECS Z87H3-A2X EXTREME v1.0, Chipset: Intel 4th Gen Core DRAM, Memory: 16384MB, Disk: 240GB OCZ VERTEX3, Graphics: XFX AMD Radeon R9 290 4096MB, Audio: Realtek ALC1150, Monitor: SyncMaster, Network: Realtek RTL8111/8168/8411

OS: Ubuntu 13.10, Kernel: 3.12.0-031200-generic (x86_64), Desktop: Unity 7.1.2, Display Server: X Server 1.14.3, Display Driver: fglrx 13.25.5, OpenGL: 4.3.12614, Compiler: GCC 4.8, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 2560x1600

Environment Notes: LIBGL_DRIVERS_PATH=/usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu/dri:/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/dri
Compiler Notes: --build=x86_64-linux-gnu --disable-browser-plugin --disable-werror --enable-checking=release --enable-clocale=gnu --enable-gnu-unique-object --enable-gtk-cairo --enable-java-awt=gtk --enable-java-home --enable-languages=c,c++,java,go,d,fortran,objc,obj-c++ --enable-libstdcxx-debug --enable-libstdcxx-time=yes --enable-multiarch --enable-nls --enable-objc-gc --enable-plugin --enable-shared --enable-threads=posix --host=x86_64-linux-gnu --target=x86_64-linux-gnu --with-abi=m64 --with-arch-32=i686 --with-arch-directory=amd64 --with-ecj-jar=/usr/share/java/eclipse-ecj.jar --with-java-home=/usr/lib/jvm/java-1.5.0-gcj-4.8-amd64/jre --with-jvm-jar-dir=/usr/lib/jvm-exports/java-1.5.0-gcj-4.8-amd64 --with-jvm-root-dir=/usr/lib/jvm/java-1.5.0-gcj-4.8-amd64 --with-multilib-list=m32,m64,mx32 --with-tune=generic -v
Processor Notes: Scaling Governor: intel_pstate powersave

Testing initiated at 23 November 2013 14:38 by user phoronix.