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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AMD R9 290 Catalyst Linux 13.11ProcessorMotherboardChipsetMemoryDiskGraphicsAudioMonitorNetworkOSKernelDesktopDisplay ServerDisplay DriverOpenGLCompilerFile-SystemScreen ResolutionR9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.4skjeggape gtx760 15.12.2013Intel 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 4.8ext42560x1600Intel Core i5-3350P @ 3.30GHz (4 Cores)Gigabyte Z77X-D3HIntel Xeon E3-1200 v2/3rd32768MB2 x 120GB KINGSTON SV300S3 + 2 x 1000GB Seagate ST1000DX001-1CM1NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 2048MB (540/3004MHz)VIA VT2020Philips 225BQualcomm Atheros AR8161 GigabitopenSUSE 13.13.11.6-4-desktop (x86_64)KDE 4.11.3X Server 1.14.3.901 (1.14.4 RC 1)NVIDIA 331.202000x1290OpenBenchmarking.orgEnvironment Details- R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6, R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.4: LIBGL_DRIVERS_PATH=/usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu/dri:/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/driCompiler Details- R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6: --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 - R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.4: --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 - skjeggape gtx760 15.12.2013: --build=x86_64-suse-linux --disable-libgcj --disable-libmudflap --disable-libssp --disable-libstdcxx-pch --disable-plugin --enable-__cxa_atexit --enable-checking=release --enable-languages=c,c++,objc,fortran,obj-c++,java,ada --enable-libstdcxx-allocator=new --enable-linux-futex --enable-ssp --enable-version-specific-runtime-libs --mandir=/usr/share/man --with-arch-32=i586 --with-slibdir=/lib64 --with-tune=generic --without-system-libunwind Processor Details- Scaling Governor: intel_pstate powersaveOpenCL Details- skjeggape gtx760 15.12.2013: GPU Compute Cores: 1152System Details- skjeggape gtx760 15.12.2013: GPU Compute Cores: 1152.

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 v9.4skjeggape gtx760 15.12.2013220.56135.59204.27443.1352.25113.82103.2658.64168.87399.77142.4842682560480637614218825662823220.88139.24199.53442.8054.52119.86110.1464.18168.93403.33142.5942672751480637614898675662823175.52199.52365.37555.5346.10104.9993.9658.02178.97150.1177763306858674217222345153377OpenBenchmarking.org

Counter-Strike Source

Resolution: 2560 x 1600

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterCounter-Strike SourceResolution: 2560 x 1600R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.4R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6skjeggape gtx760 15.12.201350100150200250SE +/- 0.33, N = 3SE +/- 1.15, N = 3SE +/- 2.60, N = 5220.88220.56175.52

Nexuiz

Resolution: 2560 x 1600 - HDR: Yes - Sound: Off

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterNexuiz 2.5.2Resolution: 2560 x 1600 - HDR: Yes - Sound: Offskjeggape gtx760 15.12.2013R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.4R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 64080120160200SE +/- 3.84, N = 3SE +/- 2.31, N = 3SE +/- 0.63, N = 3199.52139.24135.59MIN: 116 / MAX: 547MIN: 75 / MAX: 379MIN: 63 / MAX: 386

OpenArena

Resolution: 2560 x 1600

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterOpenArena 0.8.8Resolution: 2560 x 1600skjeggape gtx760 15.12.2013R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.480160240320400SE +/- 0.84, N = 3SE +/- 0.09, N = 3SE +/- 0.62, N = 3365.37204.27199.53MIN: 1MIN: 1MIN: 1

OpenArena

Resolution: 2560 x 1600 - Total Frame Time

OpenBenchmarking.orgMilliseconds, Fewer Is BetterOpenArena 0.8.8Resolution: 2560 x 1600 - Total Frame Timeskjeggape gtx760 15.12.2013R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.41326395265Min: 1 / Avg: 2.72 / Max: 6Min: 1 / Avg: 4.88 / Max: 64Min: 1 / Avg: 4.97 / Max: 65

Reaction Quake 3

Resolution: 2560 x 1600

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterReaction Quake 3 1.0 BetaResolution: 2560 x 1600skjeggape gtx760 15.12.2013R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.4120240360480600SE +/- 3.07, N = 3SE +/- 0.03, N = 3SE +/- 0.40, N = 3555.53443.13442.80MIN: 549.4 / MAX: 558.9MIN: 443.1 / MAX: 443.2MIN: 442.1 / MAX: 443.5

Reaction Quake 3

Resolution: 2560 x 1600 - Total Frame Time

OpenBenchmarking.orgMilliseconds, Fewer Is BetterReaction Quake 3 1.0 BetaResolution: 2560 x 1600 - Total Frame Timeskjeggape gtx760 15.12.2013R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.43691215Min: 1 / Avg: 1.76 / Max: 6Min: 1 / Avg: 2.25 / Max: 9Min: 1 / Avg: 2.26 / Max: 9

Unigine Heaven

Resolution: 1920 x 1080

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterUnigine Heaven 4.0Resolution: 1920 x 1080R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.4R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6skjeggape gtx760 15.12.20131224364860SE +/- 0.02, N = 3SE +/- 0.69, N = 3SE +/- 0.08, N = 354.5252.2546.10

Unigine Sanctuary

Resolution: 2560 x 1600

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterUnigine Sanctuary 2.3Resolution: 2560 x 1600R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.4R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6skjeggape gtx760 15.12.2013306090120150SE +/- 0.08, N = 3SE +/- 0.29, N = 3SE +/- 0.01, N = 3119.86113.82104.99

Unigine Tropics

Resolution: 2560 x 1600

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterUnigine Tropics 1.3Resolution: 2560 x 1600R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.4R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6skjeggape gtx760 15.12.201320406080100SE +/- 0.05, N = 3SE +/- 0.27, N = 3SE +/- 0.01, N = 3110.14103.2693.96

Unigine Valley

Resolution: 1920 x 1080

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterUnigine Valley 1.0Resolution: 1920 x 1080R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.4R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6skjeggape gtx760 15.12.20131428425670SE +/- 0.03, N = 3SE +/- 0.41, N = 3SE +/- 0.05, N = 364.1858.6458.02

Unvanquished

Resolution: 2560 x 1600

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterUnvanquished Alpha 21Resolution: 2560 x 1600skjeggape gtx760 15.12.2013R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.4R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 64080120160200SE +/- 0.68, N = 3SE +/- 0.09, N = 3SE +/- 0.03, N = 3178.97168.93168.87

Unvanquished

Resolution: 2560 x 1600 - Total Frame Time

OpenBenchmarking.orgMilliseconds, Fewer Is BetterUnvanquished Alpha 21Resolution: 2560 x 1600 - Total Frame Timeskjeggape gtx760 15.12.2013R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.4R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6510152025Min: 3 / Avg: 5.53 / Max: 11Min: 2 / Avg: 5.9 / Max: 18Min: 3 / Avg: 5.9 / Max: 18

Warsow

Resolution: 2560 x 1600

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterWarsow 1.0Resolution: 2560 x 1600R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.4R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 690180270360450SE +/- 2.03, N = 3SE +/- 5.18, N = 3403.33399.77

Xonotic

Resolution: 2560 x 1600 - Effects Quality: Ultimate

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.7Resolution: 2560 x 1600 - Effects Quality: Ultimateskjeggape gtx760 15.12.2013R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.4R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6306090120150SE +/- 0.05, N = 3SE +/- 0.66, N = 3SE +/- 0.40, N = 3150.11142.59142.48MIN: 42 / MAX: 358MIN: 28 / MAX: 438MIN: 29 / MAX: 433

GpuTest

Test: GiMark - Resolution: 2560 x 1600

OpenBenchmarking.orgPoints, More Is BetterGpuTest 0.6.0Test: GiMark - Resolution: 2560 x 1600skjeggape gtx760 15.12.2013R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.417003400510068008500SE +/- 833.99, N = 6SE +/- 3.00, N = 3SE +/- 1.86, N = 3777642684267

GpuTest

Test: Furmark - Resolution: 2560 x 1600

OpenBenchmarking.orgPoints, More Is BetterGpuTest 0.6.0Test: Furmark - Resolution: 2560 x 1600skjeggape gtx760 15.12.2013R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.4R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 67001400210028003500SE +/- 22.58, N = 3SE +/- 86.65, N = 6SE +/- 49.61, N = 6330627512560

GpuTest

Test: TessMark - Resolution: 2560 x 1600

OpenBenchmarking.orgPoints, More Is BetterGpuTest 0.6.0Test: TessMark - Resolution: 2560 x 1600skjeggape gtx760 15.12.2013R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.4R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 62K4K6K8K10KSE +/- 1.20, N = 3SE +/- 0.33, N = 3SE +/- 0.33, N = 3858648064806

GpuTest

Test: Pixmark Piano - Resolution: 2560 x 1600

OpenBenchmarking.orgPoints, More Is BetterGpuTest 0.6.0Test: Pixmark Piano - Resolution: 2560 x 1600skjeggape gtx760 15.12.2013R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.4R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6160320480640800SE +/- 0.33, N = 3SE +/- 0.00, N = 3SE +/- 0.00, N = 3742376376

GpuTest

Test: Pixmark Volplosion - Resolution: 2560 x 1600

OpenBenchmarking.orgPoints, More Is BetterGpuTest 0.6.0Test: Pixmark Volplosion - Resolution: 2560 x 1600skjeggape gtx760 15.12.2013R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.4R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6400800120016002000SE +/- 0.88, N = 3SE +/- 0.00, N = 3SE +/- 23.61, N = 4172214891421

LuxMark

OpenCL Device: GPU - Scene: Room

OpenBenchmarking.orgScore, More Is BetterLuxMark 2.1beta1OpenCL Device: GPU - Scene: RoomR9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.4skjeggape gtx760 15.12.20132004006008001000SE +/- 1.53, N = 3SE +/- 2.40, N = 3SE +/- 0.33, N = 3882867234

LuxMark

OpenCL Device: GPU - Scene: Sala

OpenBenchmarking.orgScore, More Is BetterLuxMark 2.1beta1OpenCL Device: GPU - Scene: SalaR9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.4R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 6skjeggape gtx760 15.12.2013120240360480600SE +/- 0.00, N = 3SE +/- 0.00, N = 3SE +/- 0.00, N = 3566566515

LuxMark

OpenCL Device: GPU - Scene: Luxball HDR

OpenBenchmarking.orgScore, More Is BetterLuxMark 2.1beta1OpenCL Device: GPU - Scene: Luxball HDRskjeggape gtx760 15.12.2013R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta v9.4R9 290 - Catalyst 13.11 Beta 67001400210028003500SE +/- 0.33, N = 3SE +/- 0.00, N = 3SE +/- 0.33, N = 3337728232823

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