Ubuntu 17.10 vs. 17.04 vs. 16.10 vs 16.04 vs 15.10

Tests for a future article.

HTML result view exported from: https://openbenchmarking.org/result/1710301-AL-UBUNTU87917&grr.

ProcessorMotherboardChipsetMemoryDiskGraphicsAudioMonitorNetworkOSKernelDesktopDisplay ServerDisplay DriverOpenGLCompilerFile-SystemScreen ResolutionUbuntu 15.10Ubuntu 16.04Ubuntu 16.10Ubuntu 17.04Ubuntu 17.10Linux 4.14 + Mesa 17.4Ubuntu 16.04Ubuntu 16.10Ubuntu 17.04Ubuntu 17.10Linux 4.14 + Mesa 17.4 HD 7950 HD 7950 HD 7950 HD 7950 HD 7950 HD 7950 R9 Fury R9 Fury R9 Fury R9 Fury R9 FuryIntel Core i7-7700K @ 4.20GHz (4 Cores / 8 Threads)MSI Z270-A PRO (MS-7A71) v1.0Intel Device 591f16384MB525GB Crucial_CT525MX3XFX AMD Radeon HD 7950/8950 OEM / R9 280 3072MBRealtek ALC892DELL P2415QRealtek RTL8111/8168/8411Ubuntu 15.104.2.0-16-generic (x86_64)UnityX Server 1.17.2radeon 7.5.993.3 Mesa 11.0.2 Gallium 0.4 (LLVM 3.6.2)GCC 5.2.1 20151010ext42560x1440Intel Core i7-7700K @ 4.50GHz (4 Cores / 8 Threads)525GB Crucial_CT525MX3 + 128GB THNSN5128GPU7 TOSHIBAUbuntu 16.044.4.0-97-generic (x86_64)Unity 7.4.0X Server 1.18.3modesetting 1.18.34.2 Mesa 17.0.7 Gallium 0.4 (LLVM 4.0.0)GCC 5.4.0 20160609Intel Intel Kaby Lake + Z270Ubuntu 16.104.8.0-59-generic (x86_64)Unity 7.5.0X Server 1.18.4modesetting 1.18.44.1 Mesa 12.0.6 Gallium 0.4 (LLVM 3.8.1)GCC 6.2.0 20161005Intel Device 591f + Z270Ubuntu 17.044.10.0-37-generic (x86_64)X Server 1.19.3modesetting 1.19.34.5 Mesa 17.0.7 Gallium 0.4 (LLVM 4.0.0)GCC 6.3.0 20170406Intel Intel Kaby Lake + Z270Ubuntu 17.104.13.0-16-generic (x86_64)GNOME Shell 3.26.1modesetting 1.19.54.5 Mesa 17.2.2 (LLVM 5.0.0)GCC 7.2.04.14.0-999-generic (x86_64) 201710264.5 Mesa 17.4.0-devel- padoka PPA (LLVM 6.0.0)Sapphire AMD Radeon R9 FURY / NANO 4096MBUbuntu 16.044.4.0-97-generic (x86_64)Unity 7.4.0X Server 1.18.3modesetting 1.18.34.5 Mesa 17.0.7 Gallium 0.4 (LLVM 4.0.0)GCC 5.4.0 20160609Intel Device 591fUbuntu 16.104.8.0-59-generic (x86_64)Unity 7.5.0X Server 1.18.4modesetting 1.18.44.1 Mesa 12.0.6 Gallium 0.4 (LLVM 3.8.1)GCC 6.2.0 20161005Intel Intel Kaby Lake + Z270Ubuntu 17.044.10.0-37-generic (x86_64)X Server 1.19.3modesetting 1.19.34.5 Mesa 17.0.7 Gallium 0.4 (LLVM 4.0.0)GCC 6.3.0 20170406Intel Device 591f + Z27015GB Ultra USB 3.0 + 128GB THNSN5128GPU7 TOSHIBAUbuntu 17.104.13.0-16-generic (x86_64)GNOME Shell 3.26.1Waylandmodesetting 1.19.54.5 Mesa 17.2.2 (LLVM 5.0.0)GCC 7.2.0Intel Intel Kaby Lake + Z270525GB Crucial_CT525MX3 + 128GB THNSN5128GPU7 TOSHIBASapphire AMD Radeon 3968MB4.14.0-999-generic (x86_64) 201710264.5 Mesa 17.4.0-devel- padoka PPA (LLVM 6.0.0)OpenBenchmarking.orgProcessor Details- Ubuntu 15.10: HD 7950: Scaling Governor: acpi-cpufreq ondemand- Ubuntu 16.04: HD 7950: Scaling Governor: intel_pstate powersave- Ubuntu 16.10: HD 7950: Scaling Governor: intel_pstate powersave- Ubuntu 17.04: HD 7950: Scaling Governor: intel_pstate powersave- Ubuntu 17.10: HD 7950: Scaling Governor: intel_pstate powersave- Linux 4.14 + Mesa 17.4: HD 7950: Scaling Governor: intel_pstate powersave- Ubuntu 16.04: R9 Fury: Scaling Governor: intel_pstate performance- Ubuntu 16.10: R9 Fury: Scaling Governor: intel_pstate powersave- Ubuntu 17.04: R9 Fury: Scaling Governor: intel_pstate powersave- Ubuntu 17.10: R9 Fury: Scaling Governor: intel_pstate powersave- Linux 4.14 + Mesa 17.4: R9 Fury: Scaling Governor: intel_pstate powersaveGraphics Details- GLAMOREnvironment Details- Ubuntu 17.10: HD 7950, Linux 4.14 + Mesa 17.4: HD 7950, Ubuntu 17.10: R9 Fury, Linux 4.14 + Mesa 17.4: R9 Fury: GJS_DEBUG_TOPICS=JS ERROR;JS LOG GJS_DEBUG_OUTPUT=stderr

metroll-redux: 2560 x 1440bioshock-infinite: 2560 x 1440 - Mediumportal: 2560 x 1440tf2: 2560 x 1440dota2: 2560 x 1440 - OpenGLcsgo: 2560 x 1440gputest: Triangle - 2560 x 1440 - Fullscreengputest: Furmark - 2560 x 1440 - Fullscreenglmark2: 2560 x 1440xonotic: 2560 x 1440 - Ultraxonotic: 2560 x 1440 - Lowopenarena: 2560 x 1440etlegacy: Renderer2 - 2560 x 1440Ubuntu 15.10Ubuntu 16.04Ubuntu 16.10Ubuntu 17.04Ubuntu 17.10Linux 4.14 + Mesa 17.4Ubuntu 16.04Ubuntu 16.10Ubuntu 17.04Ubuntu 17.10Linux 4.14 + Mesa 17.4 HD 7950 HD 7950 HD 7950 HD 7950 HD 7950 HD 7950 R9 Fury R9 Fury R9 Fury R9 Fury R9 Fury39.6362.5116883918812152180.71341.02186.83110.0070.54100.1654.87116.4816491021322184208.74397.00166.07221.0756.2057.72256.83160.1350.3094.08746849662170116.30317.61171.6776.0372.15101.98310.92171.2457.23118.8330596921352251277.72360.26175.63235.0072.26106.21311.56173.357.40127.4817201421252283310.20452.73192.97236.2069.1294.82264.43166.5951.78113.7112570521131801290.74424.68172.20224.47134.70126.4092.33203.2024313169813288302.50391.59303.60231.5788.6283.50552.77174.7283.47199.6327995260113762214.90348.70304.20134.97138.17122.09651.42175.7889.25207.1454612871074086275.65351.80320.87240.43151.62205.40565.99175.7295.43233.0530299171644182361.33464.78398.30254.33147.94203.52589.03173.14104.87229.3730713771664274354.47460.69388.30257.03OpenBenchmarking.org

Metro: Last Light Redux

Resolution: 2560 x 1440

Ubuntu 16.04Ubuntu 16.10Ubuntu 17.04Ubuntu 17.10Linux 4.14 + Mesa 17.4OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterMetro: Last Light ReduxResolution: 2560 x 1440HD 7950R9 Fury306090120150SE +/- 0.29, N = 3SE +/- 0.85, N = 3SE +/- 0.12, N = 3SE +/- 0.20, N = 3SE +/- 0.06, N = 3SE +/- 0.77, N = 3SE +/- 0.10, N = 3SE +/- 0.21, N = 3SE +/- 0.24, N = 3SE +/- 0.30, N = 370.54134.7056.2088.6272.15138.1772.26151.6269.12147.94

BioShock Infinite

Resolution: 2560 x 1440 - Effects Quality: Medium

Ubuntu 16.04Ubuntu 16.10Ubuntu 17.04Ubuntu 17.10Linux 4.14 + Mesa 17.4OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterBioShock InfiniteResolution: 2560 x 1440 - Effects Quality: MediumHD 7950R9 Fury50100150200250SE +/- 0.03, N = 3SE +/- 0.62, N = 3SE +/- 0.09, N = 3SE +/- 0.85, N = 3SE +/- 0.19, N = 3SE +/- 1.16, N = 3SE +/- 0.19, N = 3SE +/- 1.72, N = 3SE +/- 0.10, N = 3SE +/- 1.97, N = 3100.16126.4057.7283.50101.98122.09106.21205.4094.82203.52

Portal

Resolution: 2560 x 1440

Ubuntu 16.10Ubuntu 17.04Ubuntu 17.10Linux 4.14 + Mesa 17.4OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterPortalResolution: 2560 x 1440HD 7950R9 Fury140280420560700SE +/- 1.34, N = 3SE +/- 4.18, N = 3SE +/- 1.15, N = 3SE +/- 6.74, N = 3SE +/- 1.07, N = 3SE +/- 3.53, N = 3SE +/- 0.10, N = 3SE +/- 7.34, N = 3256.83552.77310.92651.42311.56565.99264.43589.03

Team Fortress 2

Resolution: 2560 x 1440

Ubuntu 16.10Ubuntu 17.04Ubuntu 17.10Linux 4.14 + Mesa 17.4OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterTeam Fortress 2Resolution: 2560 x 1440HD 7950R9 Fury4080120160200SE +/- 1.04, N = 3SE +/- 0.98, N = 3SE +/- 1.36, N = 3SE +/- 1.32, N = 3SE +/- 1.00, N = 3160.13174.72171.24175.78173.30175.72166.59173.14

Dota 2

Resolution: 2560 x 1440 - Renderer: OpenGL

Ubuntu 15.10Ubuntu 16.04Ubuntu 16.10Ubuntu 17.04Ubuntu 17.10Linux 4.14 + Mesa 17.4OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterDota 2Resolution: 2560 x 1440 - Renderer: OpenGLHD 7950R9 Fury20406080100SE +/- 0.03, N = 3SE +/- 0.19, N = 3SE +/- 0.07, N = 3SE +/- 0.06, N = 3SE +/- 0.07, N = 3SE +/- 0.03, N = 3SE +/- 2.53, N = 6SE +/- 1.16, N = 3SE +/- 2.34, N = 6SE +/- 1.72, N = 6SE +/- 1.09, N = 339.6354.8792.3350.3083.4757.2389.2557.4095.4351.78104.87

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Resolution: 2560 x 1440

Ubuntu 15.10Ubuntu 16.04Ubuntu 16.10Ubuntu 17.04Ubuntu 17.10Linux 4.14 + Mesa 17.4OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterCounter-Strike: Global OffensiveResolution: 2560 x 1440HD 7950R9 Fury50100150200250SE +/- 0.20, N = 3SE +/- 0.39, N = 3SE +/- 0.48, N = 3SE +/- 0.50, N = 3SE +/- 0.71, N = 3SE +/- 0.37, N = 3SE +/- 0.89, N = 3SE +/- 1.53, N = 362.51116.48203.2094.08199.63118.83207.14127.48233.05113.71229.37

GpuTest

Test: Triangle - Resolution: 2560 x 1440 - Mode: Fullscreen

Ubuntu 15.10Ubuntu 16.04Ubuntu 16.10Ubuntu 17.04Ubuntu 17.10Linux 4.14 + Mesa 17.4OpenBenchmarking.orgPoints, More Is BetterGpuTest 0.7.0Test: Triangle - Resolution: 2560 x 1440 - Mode: FullscreenHD 7950R9 Fury120K240K360K480K600KSE +/- 10.71, N = 3SE +/- 4243.56, N = 6SE +/- 514.84, N = 3SE +/- 1455.13, N = 3SE +/- 196.27, N = 3SE +/- 5839.01, N = 3SE +/- 77.80, N = 3SE +/- 168.74, N = 3SE +/- 31.67, N = 3SE +/- 136.66, N = 3SE +/- 732.60, N = 316883916491024313174684279952305969546128172014302991125705307137

GpuTest

Test: Furmark - Resolution: 2560 x 1440 - Mode: Fullscreen

Ubuntu 15.10Ubuntu 16.04Ubuntu 16.10Ubuntu 17.04Ubuntu 17.10Linux 4.14 + Mesa 17.4OpenBenchmarking.orgPoints, More Is BetterGpuTest 0.7.0Test: Furmark - Resolution: 2560 x 1440 - Mode: FullscreenHD 7950R9 Fury15003000450060007500SE +/- 33.98, N = 3SE +/- 39.01, N = 3SE +/- 38.11, N = 3SE +/- 15.90, N = 3SE +/- 26.10, N = 3SE +/- 37.16, N = 3SE +/- 30.23, N = 3SE +/- 31.99, N = 3SE +/- 55.56, N = 3SE +/- 23.07, N = 3SE +/- 6.08, N = 31881213269819666011213571072125716421137166

GLmark2

Resolution: 2560 x 1440

Ubuntu 15.10Ubuntu 16.04Ubuntu 16.10Ubuntu 17.04Ubuntu 17.10Linux 4.14 + Mesa 17.4OpenBenchmarking.orgScore, More Is BetterGLmark2 276Resolution: 2560 x 1440HD 7950R9 Fury900180027003600450021522184328821703762225140862283418218014274

Xonotic

Resolution: 2560 x 1440 - Effects Quality: Ultra

Ubuntu 15.10Ubuntu 16.04Ubuntu 16.10Ubuntu 17.04Ubuntu 17.10Linux 4.14 + Mesa 17.4OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.8.2Resolution: 2560 x 1440 - Effects Quality: UltraHD 7950R9 Fury80160240320400SE +/- 0.85, N = 3SE +/- 0.82, N = 3SE +/- 0.48, N = 3SE +/- 1.58, N = 3SE +/- 0.49, N = 3SE +/- 14.05, N = 6SE +/- 0.04, N = 3SE +/- 1.01, N = 3SE +/- 2.16, N = 3SE +/- 0.13, N = 3SE +/- 0.71, N = 3180.71208.74302.50116.30214.90277.72275.65310.20361.33290.74354.47

Xonotic

Resolution: 2560 x 1440 - Effects Quality: Low

Ubuntu 15.10Ubuntu 16.04Ubuntu 16.10Ubuntu 17.04Ubuntu 17.10Linux 4.14 + Mesa 17.4OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.8.2Resolution: 2560 x 1440 - Effects Quality: LowHD 7950R9 Fury100200300400500SE +/- 3.05, N = 3SE +/- 2.11, N = 3SE +/- 2.04, N = 3SE +/- 1.29, N = 3SE +/- 0.40, N = 3SE +/- 0.77, N = 3SE +/- 0.42, N = 3SE +/- 1.18, N = 3SE +/- 0.71, N = 3SE +/- 7.02, N = 3SE +/- 1.04, N = 3341.02397.00391.59317.61348.70360.26351.80452.73464.78424.68460.69

OpenArena

Resolution: 2560 x 1440 - Total Frame Time

Ubuntu 15.10Ubuntu 16.04Ubuntu 16.10Ubuntu 17.04Ubuntu 17.10Linux 4.14 + Mesa 17.4OpenBenchmarking.orgMilliseconds, Fewer Is BetterOpenArena 0.8.8Resolution: 2560 x 1440 - Total Frame TimeHD 7950R9 Fury612182430Min: 2 / Avg: 5.33 / Max: 21Min: 2 / Avg: 6.05 / Max: 23Min: 1 / Avg: 3.2 / Max: 24Min: 2 / Avg: 5.84 / Max: 24Min: 1 / Avg: 3.28 / Max: 25Min: 1 / Avg: 5.66 / Max: 24Min: 1 / Avg: 3.08 / Max: 24Min: 1 / Avg: 5.17 / Max: 21Min: 1 / Avg: 2.52 / Max: 21Min: 1 / Avg: 5.8 / Max: 21Min: 1 / Avg: 2.57 / Max: 25

OpenArena

Resolution: 2560 x 1440

Ubuntu 15.10Ubuntu 16.04Ubuntu 16.10Ubuntu 17.04Ubuntu 17.10Linux 4.14 + Mesa 17.4OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterOpenArena 0.8.8Resolution: 2560 x 1440HD 7950R9 Fury90180270360450SE +/- 0.19, N = 3SE +/- 0.56, N = 3SE +/- 4.92, N = 3SE +/- 1.45, N = 3SE +/- 2.10, N = 3SE +/- 0.47, N = 3SE +/- 1.77, N = 3SE +/- 0.83, N = 3SE +/- 4.53, N = 3SE +/- 0.50, N = 3SE +/- 2.50, N = 3186.83166.07303.60171.67304.20175.63320.87192.97398.30172.20388.30

ET: Legacy

Renderer: Renderer2 - Resolution: 2560 x 1440

Ubuntu 15.10Ubuntu 16.04Ubuntu 16.10Ubuntu 17.04Ubuntu 17.10Linux 4.14 + Mesa 17.4OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterET: Legacy 2.75Renderer: Renderer2 - Resolution: 2560 x 1440HD 7950R9 Fury60120180240300SE +/- 3.31, N = 6SE +/- 1.03, N = 3SE +/- 0.26, N = 3SE +/- 1.29, N = 4SE +/- 0.64, N = 3SE +/- 0.49, N = 3SE +/- 0.60, N = 3SE +/- 1.00, N = 3SE +/- 0.44, N = 3SE +/- 1.62, N = 3SE +/- 2.60, N = 3110.00221.07231.5776.03134.97235.00240.43236.20254.33224.47257.03

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