Linux 3.13 CPU Governors

Tests by Michael Larabel for a future article on Phoronix.com looking at CPU governor performance on Linux 3.13 with Haswell and P-State.

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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-multilib-list=m32,m64,mx32 --with-tune=generic -v
Processor Notes: Scaling Governor: intel_pstate performance
Graphics Notes: SNA

powersave

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: 150GB Western Digital WD1500HLHX-0 + 240GB OCZ VERTEX3, Graphics: Intel HD 4600 (1250MHz), Audio: Intel Haswell HDMI, Network: Realtek RTL8111/8168/8411

OS: Ubuntu 14.04, Kernel: 3.13.0-999-generic (x86_64), Desktop: Unity 7.1.2, Display Server: X Server 1.14.4, Display Driver: intel 2.99.904, OpenGL: 3.3 Mesa 10.0.0, Compiler: GCC 4.8, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1920x1080

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-multilib-list=m32,m64,mx32 --with-tune=generic -v
Processor Notes: Scaling Governor: intel_pstate powersave
Graphics Notes: SNA

Linux 3.13 CPU GovernorsOpenBenchmarking.orgPhoronix Test SuiteIntel Core i7-4770K @ 4.40GHz (8 Cores)ECS Z87H3-A2X EXTREME v1.0Intel 4th Gen Core DRAM16384MB150GB Western Digital WD1500HLHX-0 + 240GB OCZ VERTEX3Intel HD 4600 (1250MHz)Intel Haswell HDMIRealtek RTL8111/8168/8411Ubuntu 14.043.13.0-999-generic (x86_64)Unity 7.1.2X Server 1.14.4intel 2.99.9043.3 Mesa 10.0.0GCC 4.8ext41920x1080ProcessorMotherboardChipsetMemoryDiskGraphicsAudioNetworkOSKernelDesktopDisplay ServerDisplay DriverOpenGLCompilerFile-SystemScreen ResolutionLinux 3.13 CPU Governors PerformanceSystem Logs- --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-multilib-list=m32,m64,mx32 --with-tune=generic -v - performance: Scaling Governor: intel_pstate performance- powersave: Scaling Governor: intel_pstate powersave- SNA

Linux 3.13 CPU Governorsdoom3: 1920 x 1080 - Highopenarena: 1920 x 1080openarena: 1920 x 1080prey: 1920 x 1080urbanterror: 1920 x 1080xonotic: 1920 x 1080 - Lowxonotic: 1920 x 1080 - Highx264: H.264 Video Encodingc-ray: Total Timeencode-mp3: WAV To MP3performancepowersave49.57141.5025.2028.1387.90125.6755.58204.7019.2211.6149.53141.3725.5728.1388.50124.9655.17201.2219.2510.89OpenBenchmarking.org

Doom 3

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterDoom 3 1.3.1Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - Quality: Highperformancepowersave1122334455SE +/- 0.15, N = 3SE +/- 0.18, N = 349.5749.53
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterDoom 3 1.3.1Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - Quality: Highperformancepowersave1020304050Min: 49.3 / Avg: 49.57 / Max: 49.8Min: 49.2 / Avg: 49.53 / Max: 49.8

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: 1920 x 1080performancepowersave306090120150SE +/- 0.15, N = 3SE +/- 0.18, N = 3141.50141.37
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterOpenArena 0.8.5Resolution: 1920 x 1080performancepowersave306090120150Min: 141.3 / Avg: 141.5 / Max: 141.8Min: 141.1 / Avg: 141.37 / Max: 141.7

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterOpenArena 0.8.8Resolution: 1920 x 1080performancepowersave612182430SE +/- 0.21, N = 3SE +/- 0.03, N = 325.2025.57MIN: 2 / MAX: 3802MIN: 2 / MAX: 87
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterOpenArena 0.8.8Resolution: 1920 x 1080performancepowersave612182430Min: 24.8 / Avg: 25.2 / Max: 25.5Min: 25.5 / Avg: 25.57 / Max: 25.6

OpenBenchmarking.orgMilliseconds, Fewer Is BetterOpenArena 0.8.8Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - Total Frame Timeperformancepowersave1632486480Min: 2 / Avg: 39.47 / Max: 87Min: 2 / Avg: 39.1 / Max: 87

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 1080performancepowersave714212835SE +/- 0.03, N = 3SE +/- 0.03, N = 328.1328.13
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterPrey 1.4.119Resolution: 1920 x 1080performancepowersave612182430Min: 28.1 / Avg: 28.13 / Max: 28.2Min: 28.1 / Avg: 28.13 / Max: 28.2

Urban Terror

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterUrban Terror 4.2.013Resolution: 1920 x 1080performancepowersave20406080100SE +/- 0.56, N = 3SE +/- 0.31, N = 387.9088.50
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterUrban Terror 4.2.013Resolution: 1920 x 1080performancepowersave20406080100Min: 87.2 / Avg: 87.9 / Max: 89Min: 88.1 / Avg: 88.5 / Max: 89.1

OpenBenchmarking.orgMilliseconds, Fewer Is BetterUrban Terror 4.2.013Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - Total Frame Timeperformancepowersave510152025Min: 2 / Avg: 11.2 / Max: 21Min: 3 / Avg: 11.32 / Max: 20

Xonotic

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.7Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - Effects Quality: Lowperformancepowersave306090120150SE +/- 0.21, N = 3SE +/- 0.71, N = 3125.67124.96MIN: 67 / MAX: 177MIN: 66 / MAX: 177
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.7Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - Effects Quality: Lowperformancepowersave20406080100Min: 125.25 / Avg: 125.67 / Max: 125.89Min: 124.01 / Avg: 124.96 / Max: 126.34

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.7Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - Effects Quality: Highperformancepowersave1224364860SE +/- 0.20, N = 3SE +/- 0.22, N = 355.5855.17MIN: 31 / MAX: 71MIN: 30 / MAX: 71
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.7Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - Effects Quality: Highperformancepowersave1122334455Min: 55.19 / Avg: 55.58 / Max: 55.86Min: 54.85 / Avg: 55.17 / Max: 55.59

x264

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is Betterx264 2013-06-08H.264 Video Encodingperformancepowersave4080120160200SE +/- 0.89, N = 5SE +/- 2.16, N = 5204.70201.221. (CC) gcc options: -ldl -m64 -lm -lpthread -O3 -ffast-math -std=gnu99 -fomit-frame-pointer -fno-tree-vectorize
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is Betterx264 2013-06-08H.264 Video Encodingperformancepowersave4080120160200Min: 202.9 / Avg: 204.7 / Max: 207.96Min: 192.59 / Avg: 201.22 / Max: 203.621. (CC) gcc options: -ldl -m64 -lm -lpthread -O3 -ffast-math -std=gnu99 -fomit-frame-pointer -fno-tree-vectorize

C-Ray

This is a test of C-Ray, a simple raytracer designed to test the floating-point CPU performance. This test is multi-threaded (16 threads per core), will shoot 8 rays per pixel for anti-aliasing, and will generate a 1600 x 1200 image. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.

OpenBenchmarking.orgSeconds, Fewer Is BetterC-Ray 1.1Total Timeperformancepowersave510152025SE +/- 0.01, N = 3SE +/- 0.02, N = 319.2219.251. (CC) gcc options: -lm -lpthread -O3
OpenBenchmarking.orgSeconds, Fewer Is BetterC-Ray 1.1Total Timeperformancepowersave510152025Min: 19.21 / Avg: 19.22 / Max: 19.23Min: 19.22 / Avg: 19.25 / Max: 19.271. (CC) gcc options: -lm -lpthread -O3

LAME MP3 Encoding

LAME is an MP3 encoder licensed under the LGPL. This test measures the time required to encode a WAV file to MP3 format. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.

OpenBenchmarking.orgSeconds, Fewer Is BetterLAME MP3 Encoding 3.99.3WAV To MP3performancepowersave3691215SE +/- 0.29, N = 10SE +/- 0.01, N = 511.6110.891. (CC) gcc options: -O3 -fomit-frame-pointer -ffast-math -pipe -lm
OpenBenchmarking.orgSeconds, Fewer Is BetterLAME MP3 Encoding 3.99.3WAV To MP3performancepowersave3691215Min: 10.87 / Avg: 11.61 / Max: 12.86Min: 10.87 / Avg: 10.89 / Max: 10.921. (CC) gcc options: -O3 -fomit-frame-pointer -ffast-math -pipe -lm

performance

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-multilib-list=m32,m64,mx32 --with-tune=generic -v
Processor Notes: Scaling Governor: intel_pstate performance
Graphics Notes: SNA

Testing initiated at 13 December 2013 14:40 by user phoronix.

powersave

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: 150GB Western Digital WD1500HLHX-0 + 240GB OCZ VERTEX3, Graphics: Intel HD 4600 (1250MHz), Audio: Intel Haswell HDMI, Network: Realtek RTL8111/8168/8411

OS: Ubuntu 14.04, Kernel: 3.13.0-999-generic (x86_64), Desktop: Unity 7.1.2, Display Server: X Server 1.14.4, Display Driver: intel 2.99.904, OpenGL: 3.3 Mesa 10.0.0, Compiler: GCC 4.8, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1920x1080

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-multilib-list=m32,m64,mx32 --with-tune=generic -v
Processor Notes: Scaling Governor: intel_pstate powersave
Graphics Notes: SNA

Testing initiated at 13 December 2013 15:19 by user phoronix.