Radeon 4K Results

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Catalyst: HD 7950
December 17 2015
 
Catalyst: R9 290
December 17 2015
 
Open-Source: HD 7950
December 18 2015
 
Open-Source: R9 290
December 18 2015
 
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Catalyst: HD 7950

Processor: Intel Core i7-5960X @ 3.50GHz (16 Cores), Motherboard: Gigabyte X99-UD4-CF, Chipset: Intel Xeon E7 v3/Xeon, Memory: 16384MB, Disk: 120GB Samsung SSD 850, Graphics: XFX AMD Radeon HD 7900 3072MB, Audio: Realtek ALC1150, Monitor: DELL P2415Q, Network: Intel Connection

OS: Ubuntu 15.10, Kernel: 4.2.0-19-generic (x86_64), Desktop: Unity, Display Server: X Server 1.17.2, Display Driver: fglrx 15.20.3, OpenGL: 4.4.13399, Compiler: GCC 4.9.3, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 3840x2160

Environment Notes: LIBGL_DRIVERS_PATH=/usr/lib/fglrx/dri:/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/dri:/usr/lib/dri:/usr/lib32/fglrx/dri:/usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu/dri
Processor Notes: Scaling Governor: intel_pstate powersave

Catalyst: R9 290

Changed Graphics to Supported device 67B1 4096MB.

Open-Source: HD 7950

Processor: Intel Core i7-5960X @ 3.50GHz (16 Cores), Motherboard: Gigabyte X99-UD4-CF, Chipset: Intel Xeon E7 v3/Xeon, Memory: 16384MB, Disk: 120GB Samsung SSD 850, Graphics: XFX AMD Radeon HD 7950/8950 OEM / R9 280 3072MB, Audio: Realtek ALC1150, Monitor: DELL P2415Q, Network: Intel Connection

OS: Ubuntu 15.10, Kernel: 4.4.0-rc3-amdgpu-pp-phx-xmas (x86_64) 20151218, Desktop: Unity, Display Server: X Server 1.17.2, Display Driver: radeon 7.6.99, OpenGL: 4.1 Mesa 11.2.0-devel (padoka PPA) Gallium 0.4, Compiler: GCC 4.9.3, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 3840x2160

Processor Notes: Scaling Governor: intel_pstate powersave
Graphics Notes: GLAMOR

Open-Source: R9 290

Changed Graphics to XFX AMD Radeon R9 290 4096MB.

Radeon 4K ResultsOpenBenchmarking.orgPhoronix Test SuiteIntel Core i7-5960X @ 3.50GHz (16 Cores)Gigabyte X99-UD4-CFIntel Xeon E7 v3/Xeon16384MB120GB Samsung SSD 850XFX AMD Radeon HD 7900 3072MBSupported device 67B1 4096MBXFX AMD Radeon HD 7950/8950 OEM / R9 280 3072MBXFX AMD Radeon R9 290 4096MBRealtek ALC1150DELL P2415QIntel ConnectionUbuntu 15.104.2.0-19-generic (x86_64)4.4.0-rc3-amdgpu-pp-phx-xmas (x86_64) 20151218UnityX Server 1.17.2fglrx 15.20.3radeon 7.6.994.4.133994.1 Mesa 11.2.0-devel (padoka PPA) Gallium 0.4GCC 4.9.3ext43840x2160ProcessorMotherboardChipsetMemoryDiskGraphicsAudioMonitorNetworkOSKernelsDesktopDisplay ServerDisplay DriversOpenGLsCompilerFile-SystemScreen ResolutionRadeon 4K Results PerformanceSystem Logs- Catalyst: HD 7950, Catalyst: R9 290: LIBGL_DRIVERS_PATH=/usr/lib/fglrx/dri:/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/dri:/usr/lib/dri:/usr/lib32/fglrx/dri:/usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu/dri - Scaling Governor: intel_pstate powersave- Open-Source: HD 7950, Open-Source: R9 290: GLAMOR

bioshock-infinite: 3840 x 2160 - Very Highcsgo: 3840 x 2160dirt-showdown: 3840 x 2160 - High - 2x MSAAmetro2033-redux: Phoronix Test Suite v6.2.0m1metroll-redux: Phoronix Test Suite v6.2.0m1tf2: 3840 x 2160CatalystOpen-Source HD 7950 R9 290 HD 7950 R9 29040.5874.7870.8738.5335.19120.8451.23108.2470.2546.4746.96127.1725.8563.6319.5026.5753.4622.4424.7071.07OpenBenchmarking.org

BioShock Infinite

A Steam-based test of the BioShock Infinite game. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.

CatalystOpen-SourceOpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterBioShock InfiniteResolution: 3840 x 2160 - Effects Quality: Very HighHD 7950R9 2901224364860SE +/- 0.05, N = 3SE +/- 0.08, N = 3SE +/- 0.36, N = 3SE +/- 0.12, N = 340.5851.2325.8526.57
CatalystOpen-SourceOpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterBioShock InfiniteResolution: 3840 x 2160 - Effects Quality: Very HighHD 7950R9 2901020304050Min: 40.49 / Avg: 40.58 / Max: 40.65Min: 51.13 / Avg: 51.23 / Max: 51.38Min: 25.31 / Avg: 25.85 / Max: 26.53Min: 26.43 / Avg: 26.57 / Max: 26.81

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterCounter-Strike: Global OffensiveResolution: 3840 x 2160HD 7950R9 29020406080100SE +/- 0.01, N = 3SE +/- 0.34, N = 374.78108.24
OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterCounter-Strike: Global OffensiveResolution: 3840 x 2160HD 7950R9 29020406080100Min: 74.77 / Avg: 74.78 / Max: 74.79Min: 107.57 / Avg: 108.24 / Max: 108.72

DiRT Showdown

This is a benchmark of DiRT Showdown on Steam. The test profile assumes you have a Steam account, have Steam installed for the system, and that you own a copy of this game. This automates the process of executing the game and using its built-in benchmark mode. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.

CatalystOpen-SourceOpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterDiRT ShowdownResolution: 3840 x 2160 - Graphics Preset: High - Multi-Sampling: 2x MSAAHD 7950R9 2901632486480SE +/- 0.66, N = 3SE +/- 0.37, N = 3SE +/- 0.23, N = 3SE +/- 0.53, N = 370.8770.2563.6353.46
CatalystOpen-SourceOpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterDiRT ShowdownResolution: 3840 x 2160 - Graphics Preset: High - Multi-Sampling: 2x MSAAHD 7950R9 2901428425670Min: 69.75 / Avg: 70.87 / Max: 72.02Min: 69.63 / Avg: 70.25 / Max: 70.92Min: 63.22 / Avg: 63.63 / Max: 64.01Min: 52.45 / Avg: 53.46 / Max: 54.28

Metro 2033 Redux

A Steam-based test of the Metro 2033 Redux game. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.

CatalystOpen-SourceOpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterMetro 2033 ReduxPhoronix Test Suite v6.2.0m1HD 7950R9 2901122334455SE +/- 0.54, N = 6SE +/- 0.86, N = 3SE +/- 0.28, N = 3SE +/- 0.28, N = 338.5346.4719.5022.44
CatalystOpen-SourceOpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterMetro 2033 ReduxPhoronix Test Suite v6.2.0m1HD 7950R9 290918273645Min: 36.62 / Avg: 38.53 / Max: 39.58Min: 45.45 / Avg: 46.47 / Max: 48.19Min: 18.98 / Avg: 19.5 / Max: 19.94Min: 22.12 / Avg: 22.44 / Max: 23

Metro: Last Light Redux

A Steam-based test of the Metro: Last Light Redux game. Learn more via the OpenBenchmarking.org test page.

CatalystOpen-SourceOpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterMetro: Last Light ReduxPhoronix Test Suite v6.2.0m1HD 7950R9 2901122334455SE +/- 0.07, N = 3SE +/- 0.13, N = 3SE +/- 0.14, N = 335.1946.9624.70
CatalystOpen-SourceOpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterMetro: Last Light ReduxPhoronix Test Suite v6.2.0m1HD 7950R9 2901020304050Min: 35.09 / Avg: 35.19 / Max: 35.32Min: 46.71 / Avg: 46.96 / Max: 47.11Min: 24.52 / Avg: 24.7 / Max: 24.97

Team Fortress 2

CatalystOpen-SourceOpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterTeam Fortress 2Resolution: 3840 x 2160HD 7950R9 290306090120150SE +/- 0.45, N = 3SE +/- 1.65, N = 3SE +/- 1.09, N = 3120.84127.1771.07
CatalystOpen-SourceOpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterTeam Fortress 2Resolution: 3840 x 2160HD 7950R9 29020406080100Min: 119.95 / Avg: 120.84 / Max: 121.33Min: 123.89 / Avg: 127.17 / Max: 129.21Min: 68.9 / Avg: 71.07 / Max: 72.29

Catalyst: HD 7950

Processor: Intel Core i7-5960X @ 3.50GHz (16 Cores), Motherboard: Gigabyte X99-UD4-CF, Chipset: Intel Xeon E7 v3/Xeon, Memory: 16384MB, Disk: 120GB Samsung SSD 850, Graphics: XFX AMD Radeon HD 7900 3072MB, Audio: Realtek ALC1150, Monitor: DELL P2415Q, Network: Intel Connection

OS: Ubuntu 15.10, Kernel: 4.2.0-19-generic (x86_64), Desktop: Unity, Display Server: X Server 1.17.2, Display Driver: fglrx 15.20.3, OpenGL: 4.4.13399, Compiler: GCC 4.9.3, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 3840x2160

Environment Notes: LIBGL_DRIVERS_PATH=/usr/lib/fglrx/dri:/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/dri:/usr/lib/dri:/usr/lib32/fglrx/dri:/usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu/dri
Processor Notes: Scaling Governor: intel_pstate powersave

Testing initiated at 17 December 2015 11:54 by user phoronix.

Catalyst: R9 290

Processor: Intel Core i7-5960X @ 3.50GHz (16 Cores), Motherboard: Gigabyte X99-UD4-CF, Chipset: Intel Xeon E7 v3/Xeon, Memory: 16384MB, Disk: 120GB Samsung SSD 850, Graphics: Supported device 67B1 4096MB, Audio: Realtek ALC1150, Monitor: DELL P2415Q, Network: Intel Connection

OS: Ubuntu 15.10, Kernel: 4.2.0-19-generic (x86_64), Desktop: Unity, Display Server: X Server 1.17.2, Display Driver: fglrx 15.20.3, OpenGL: 4.4.13399, Compiler: GCC 4.9.3, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 3840x2160

Environment Notes: LIBGL_DRIVERS_PATH=/usr/lib/fglrx/dri:/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/dri:/usr/lib/dri:/usr/lib32/fglrx/dri:/usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu/dri
Processor Notes: Scaling Governor: intel_pstate powersave

Testing initiated at 17 December 2015 18:41 by user phoronix.

Open-Source: HD 7950

Processor: Intel Core i7-5960X @ 3.50GHz (16 Cores), Motherboard: Gigabyte X99-UD4-CF, Chipset: Intel Xeon E7 v3/Xeon, Memory: 16384MB, Disk: 120GB Samsung SSD 850, Graphics: XFX AMD Radeon HD 7950/8950 OEM / R9 280 3072MB, Audio: Realtek ALC1150, Monitor: DELL P2415Q, Network: Intel Connection

OS: Ubuntu 15.10, Kernel: 4.4.0-rc3-amdgpu-pp-phx-xmas (x86_64) 20151218, Desktop: Unity, Display Server: X Server 1.17.2, Display Driver: radeon 7.6.99, OpenGL: 4.1 Mesa 11.2.0-devel (padoka PPA) Gallium 0.4, Compiler: GCC 4.9.3, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 3840x2160

Processor Notes: Scaling Governor: intel_pstate powersave
Graphics Notes: GLAMOR

Testing initiated at 18 December 2015 11:42 by user phoronix.

Open-Source: R9 290

Processor: Intel Core i7-5960X @ 3.50GHz (16 Cores), Motherboard: Gigabyte X99-UD4-CF, Chipset: Intel Xeon E7 v3/Xeon, Memory: 16384MB, Disk: 120GB Samsung SSD 850, Graphics: XFX AMD Radeon R9 290 4096MB, Audio: Realtek ALC1150, Monitor: DELL P2415Q, Network: Intel Connection

OS: Ubuntu 15.10, Kernel: 4.4.0-rc3-amdgpu-pp-phx-xmas (x86_64) 20151218, Desktop: Unity, Display Server: X Server 1.17.2, Display Driver: radeon 7.6.99, OpenGL: 4.1 Mesa 11.2.0-devel (padoka PPA) Gallium 0.4, Compiler: GCC 4.9.3, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 3840x2160

Processor Notes: Scaling Governor: intel_pstate powersave
Graphics Notes: GLAMOR

Testing initiated at 18 December 2015 17:44 by user phoronix.