AMDGPU Linux 5.0 Kernel Benchmark Comparison

AMDGPU Linux 5.0 Radeon benchmarks by Michael Larabel for a future article on Phoronix.com.

HTML result view exported from: https://openbenchmarking.org/result/1901227-SP-MESA190CO62&grw&sor.

ProcessorMotherboardChipsetMemoryDiskGraphicsAudioMonitorNetworkOSKernelDesktopDisplay ServerDisplay DriverOpenGLCompilerFile-SystemScreen ResolutionLinux 4.20Linux 5.0-rc3 RX 580 RX Vega 56 RX 580 RX Vega 56Intel Core i9-9900K @ 5.00GHz (8 Cores / 16 Threads)ASUS PRIME Z390-A (0602 BIOS)Intel Cannon Lake PCH Shared SRAM16384MBSamsung SSD 970 EVO 250GB + 2000GB SABRENTMSI AMD Radeon RX 470/480/570/570X/580/580X 8GB (1366/2000MHz)Realtek ALC1220Acer B286HKIntel I219-VUbuntu 18.104.20.3-042003-generic (x86_64)GNOME Shell 3.30.1X Server 1.20.1modesetting 1.20.14.5 Mesa 19.0.0-devel padoka PPA (LLVM 8.0.0)GCC 8.2.0ext43840x2160AMD Radeon RX 64 8GB (1590/800MHz)amdgpu 18.1.0MSI AMD Radeon RX 470/480/570/570X/580/580X 8GB (1366/2000MHz)5.0.0-999-generic (x86_64) 20190118modesetting 1.20.1AMD Radeon RX 64 8GB (1590/800MHz)amdgpu 18.1.0OpenBenchmarking.orgProcessor Details- Scaling Governor: intel_pstate performanceGraphics Details- GLAMORPython Details- Python 2.7.15+ + Python 3.6.7Security Details- __user pointer sanitization + Full generic retpoline IBPB: conditional IBRS_FW STIBP: conditional RSB filling + SSB disabled via prctl and seccomp

openarena: 2560 x 1440etlegacy: Renderer2 - 3840 x 2160glmark2: 3840 x 2160tesseract: 3840 x 2160xonotic: 3840 x 2160 - Lowxonotic: 3840 x 2160 - Highxonotic: 3840 x 2160 - Ultraunigine-heaven: 3840 x 2160 - Fullscreen - OpenGLunigine-super: 1920 x 1080 - Fullscreen - Ultra - OpenGLthronesofbritannia: 1920 x 1080 - Extremesupertuxkart: 1920 x 1080 - Fullscreen - Ultimate - 8 - Cocoa Templebioshock-infinite: 3840 x 2160 - Highdow3: 2560 x 1440 - Maximum - Vulkansupertuxkart: 3840 x 2160 - Fullscreen - Ultimate - 8 - Cocoa Templesupertuxkart: 1920 x 1080 - Fullscreen - Ultimate - 8 - Candela Citysupertuxkart: 3840 x 2160 - Fullscreen - Ultimate - 8 - Candela Citydeus-exmd: 2560 x 1440 - High Qualitydota2: 3840 x 2160 - OpenGLdota2: 3840 x 2160 - Vulkanf12017: 1920 x 1080 - Ultra High - TAAf12018: 1920 x 1080 - Ultra High Qualityf12018: 2560 x 1440 - Ultra High Qualitymetroll-redux: 3840 x 2160riseofthetombraider: 1920 x 1080 - Very High - SSAA 4x - Spine Of The Mountainriseofthetombraider: 1920 x 1080 - Very High - SSAA 4x - Prophets Tombriseofthetombraider: 1920 x 1080 - Very High - SSAA 4x - Geothermal Valleyparaview: Many Spheres - 2560 x 1440paraview: Many Spheres - 2560 x 1440paraview: Wavelet Volume - 2560 x 1440paraview: Wavelet Volume - 2560 x 1440paraview: Wavelet Contour - 2560 x 1440paraview: Wavelet Contour - 2560 x 1440Linux 4.20Linux 5.0-rc3 RX 580 RX Vega 56 RX 580 RX Vega 56286221144321450134128717.5715.6331.2710794.5749.8134.4312236.6235.4074.0377.5780645365.9749.7034.3036.1035.65357419130521401456395236227931046532930025.8524.7748.53144136.8770.0446.5916249.6547.7396.73100.08102847086.0766.9544.0548.7038.64387421434241921999287235144221750034028817.7315.8031.2710994.9250.5934.5812337.1335.1774.5077.878166.7549.8034.6036.6035.55356419230731411465386220228730546233130225.8824.8348.63144137.1871.1546.5016249.9247.9398.73101.17103847086.2366.8044.0548.6538.82389221334072002080OpenBenchmarking.org

OpenArena

Resolution: 2560 x 1440

Linux 4.20Linux 5.0-rc3OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterOpenArena 0.8.8Resolution: 2560 x 1440RX Vega 56RX 58090180270360450SE +/- 1.95, N = 3SE +/- 0.90, N = 3SE +/- 2.02, N = 3SE +/- 1.41, N = 3395286386287

ET: Legacy

Renderer: Renderer2 - Resolution: 3840 x 2160

Linux 4.20Linux 5.0-rc3OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterET: Legacy 2.75Renderer: Renderer2 - Resolution: 3840 x 2160RX Vega 56RX 58050100150200250SE +/- 2.89, N = 3SE +/- 3.49, N = 12SE +/- 2.68, N = 12SE +/- 2.35, N = 3236221235220

GLmark2

Resolution: 3840 x 2160

Linux 5.0-rc3Linux 4.20OpenBenchmarking.orgScore, More Is BetterGLmark2 276Resolution: 3840 x 2160RX Vega 56RX 58050010001500200025002287144222791443

Tesseract

Resolution: 3840 x 2160

Linux 4.20Linux 5.0-rc3OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterTesseract 2014-05-12Resolution: 3840 x 2160RX Vega 56RX 58070140210280350SE +/- 0.55, N = 3SE +/- 1.27, N = 3SE +/- 0.57, N = 3SE +/- 0.62, N = 3310214305217

Xonotic

Resolution: 3840 x 2160 - Effects Quality: Low

Linux 4.20Linux 5.0-rc3OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.8.2Resolution: 3840 x 2160 - Effects Quality: LowRX 580RX Vega 56110220330440550SE +/- 0.96, N = 3SE +/- 3.54, N = 3SE +/- 1.44, N = 3SE +/- 4.28, N = 3501465500462

Xonotic

Resolution: 3840 x 2160 - Effects Quality: High

Linux 4.20Linux 5.0-rc3OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.8.2Resolution: 3840 x 2160 - Effects Quality: HighRX 580RX Vega 5670140210280350SE +/- 0.22, N = 3SE +/- 0.35, N = 3SE +/- 0.19, N = 3SE +/- 0.94, N = 3341329340331

Xonotic

Resolution: 3840 x 2160 - Effects Quality: Ultra

Linux 5.0-rc3Linux 4.20OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterXonotic 0.8.2Resolution: 3840 x 2160 - Effects Quality: UltraRX Vega 56RX 58070140210280350SE +/- 1.02, N = 3SE +/- 0.42, N = 3SE +/- 2.38, N = 3SE +/- 1.40, N = 3302288300287

Unigine Heaven

Resolution: 3840 x 2160 - Mode: Fullscreen - Renderer: OpenGL

Linux 5.0-rc3Linux 4.20OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterUnigine Heaven 4.0Resolution: 3840 x 2160 - Mode: Fullscreen - Renderer: OpenGLRX Vega 56RX 580612182430SE +/- 0.01, N = 3SE +/- 0.01, N = 3SE +/- 0.01, N = 3SE +/- 0.01, N = 325.8817.7325.8517.57

Unigine Superposition

Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - Mode: Fullscreen - Quality: Ultra - Renderer: OpenGL

Linux 5.0-rc3Linux 4.20OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterUnigine Superposition 1.0Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - Mode: Fullscreen - Quality: Ultra - Renderer: OpenGLRX Vega 56RX 580612182430SE +/- 0.03, N = 3SE +/- 0.00, N = 3SE +/- 0.07, N = 3SE +/- 0.03, N = 324.8315.8024.7715.63

A Total War Saga: THRONES OF BRITANNIA

Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - Graphics Preset: Extreme

Linux 5.0-rc3Linux 4.20OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterA Total War Saga: THRONES OF BRITANNIAResolution: 1920 x 1080 - Graphics Preset: ExtremeRX Vega 56RX 5801122334455SE +/- 0.18, N = 3SE +/- 0.07, N = 3SE +/- 0.09, N = 3SE +/- 0.03, N = 348.6331.2748.5331.27

SuperTuxKart

Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - Mode: Fullscreen - Graphics Effects: Ultimate - Karts: 8 - Scene: Cocoa Temple

Linux 5.0-rc3Linux 4.20OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterSuperTuxKart 0.9.3Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - Mode: Fullscreen - Graphics Effects: Ultimate - Karts: 8 - Scene: Cocoa TempleRX Vega 56RX 580306090120150SE +/- 1.30, N = 3SE +/- 1.43, N = 3SE +/- 0.25, N = 3SE +/- 0.45, N = 3144109144107

BioShock Infinite

Resolution: 3840 x 2160 - Effects Quality: High

Linux 5.0-rc3Linux 4.20OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterBioShock InfiniteResolution: 3840 x 2160 - Effects Quality: HighRX Vega 56RX 580306090120150SE +/- 0.10, N = 3SE +/- 0.05, N = 3SE +/- 0.09, N = 3SE +/- 0.17, N = 3137.1894.92136.8794.57

Dawn of War III

Resolution: 2560 x 1440 - Graphics Preset: Maximum - Renderer: Vulkan

Linux 5.0-rc3Linux 4.20OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterDawn of War IIIResolution: 2560 x 1440 - Graphics Preset: Maximum - Renderer: VulkanRX Vega 56RX 5801632486480SE +/- 0.30, N = 3SE +/- 0.85, N = 4SE +/- 1.21, N = 4SE +/- 0.90, N = 371.1550.5970.0449.81

SuperTuxKart

Resolution: 3840 x 2160 - Mode: Fullscreen - Graphics Effects: Ultimate - Karts: 8 - Scene: Cocoa Temple

Linux 4.20Linux 5.0-rc3OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterSuperTuxKart 0.9.3Resolution: 3840 x 2160 - Mode: Fullscreen - Graphics Effects: Ultimate - Karts: 8 - Scene: Cocoa TempleRX Vega 56RX 5801122334455SE +/- 0.06, N = 3SE +/- 0.05, N = 3SE +/- 0.16, N = 3SE +/- 0.16, N = 346.5934.4346.5034.58

SuperTuxKart

Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - Mode: Fullscreen - Graphics Effects: Ultimate - Karts: 8 - Scene: Candela City

Linux 5.0-rc3Linux 4.20OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterSuperTuxKart 0.9.3Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - Mode: Fullscreen - Graphics Effects: Ultimate - Karts: 8 - Scene: Candela CityRX Vega 56RX 5804080120160200SE +/- 0.10, N = 3SE +/- 0.35, N = 3SE +/- 0.65, N = 3SE +/- 0.18, N = 3162123162122

SuperTuxKart

Resolution: 3840 x 2160 - Mode: Fullscreen - Graphics Effects: Ultimate - Karts: 8 - Scene: Candela City

Linux 5.0-rc3Linux 4.20OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterSuperTuxKart 0.9.3Resolution: 3840 x 2160 - Mode: Fullscreen - Graphics Effects: Ultimate - Karts: 8 - Scene: Candela CityRX Vega 56RX 5801122334455SE +/- 0.03, N = 3SE +/- 0.08, N = 3SE +/- 0.11, N = 3SE +/- 0.16, N = 349.9237.1349.6536.62

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

Preset: 2560 x 1440 - High Quality

Linux 5.0-rc3Linux 4.20OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterDeus Ex: Mankind DividedPreset: 2560 x 1440 - High QualityRX Vega 56RX 5801122334455SE +/- 0.30, N = 3SE +/- 0.47, N = 3SE +/- 0.55, N = 3SE +/- 0.55, N = 347.9335.1747.7335.40

Dota 2

Resolution: 3840 x 2160 - Renderer: OpenGL

Linux 5.0-rc3Linux 4.20OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterDota 2Resolution: 3840 x 2160 - Renderer: OpenGLRX Vega 56RX 58020406080100SE +/- 0.09, N = 3SE +/- 0.46, N = 3SE +/- 1.72, N = 3SE +/- 0.27, N = 398.7374.5096.7374.03

Dota 2

Resolution: 3840 x 2160 - Renderer: Vulkan

Linux 5.0-rc3Linux 4.20OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterDota 2Resolution: 3840 x 2160 - Renderer: VulkanRX Vega 56RX 58020406080100SE +/- 0.03, N = 3SE +/- 1.38, N = 3SE +/- 1.18, N = 8SE +/- 1.24, N = 3101.1777.87100.0877.57

F1 2017

Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - Graphics Preset: Ultra High - Anti Aliasing: TAA

Linux 5.0-rc3Linux 4.20OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterF1 2017Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - Graphics Preset: Ultra High - Anti Aliasing: TAARX Vega 56RX 58020406080100SE +/- 0.33, N = 31038110280

F1 2018

Configuration: 1920 x 1080 - Ultra High Quality

Linux 5.0-rc3Linux 4.20OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterF1 2018Configuration: 1920 x 1080 - Ultra High QualityRX Vega 56RX 58020406080100SE +/- 0.33, N = 3848464

F1 2018

Configuration: 2560 x 1440 - Ultra High Quality

Linux 5.0-rc3Linux 4.20OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterF1 2018Configuration: 2560 x 1440 - Ultra High QualityRX Vega 56RX 5801632486480707053

Metro: Last Light Redux

Resolution: 3840 x 2160

Linux 5.0-rc3Linux 4.20OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterMetro: Last Light ReduxResolution: 3840 x 2160RX Vega 56RX 58020406080100SE +/- 0.14, N = 3SE +/- 0.21, N = 3SE +/- 0.09, N = 3SE +/- 0.18, N = 386.2366.7586.0765.97

Rise of the Tomb Raider

Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - Graphics Preset: Very High - Anti Aliasing: SSAA 4x - Scene: Spine Of The Mountain

Linux 4.20Linux 5.0-rc3OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterRise of the Tomb RaiderResolution: 1920 x 1080 - Graphics Preset: Very High - Anti Aliasing: SSAA 4x - Scene: Spine Of The MountainRX Vega 56RX 5801530456075SE +/- 0.45, N = 2SE +/- 0.10, N = 2SE +/- 0.90, N = 2SE +/- 0.10, N = 266.9549.7066.8049.80

Rise of the Tomb Raider

Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - Graphics Preset: Very High - Anti Aliasing: SSAA 4x - Scene: Prophets Tomb

Linux 5.0-rc3Linux 4.20OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterRise of the Tomb RaiderResolution: 1920 x 1080 - Graphics Preset: Very High - Anti Aliasing: SSAA 4x - Scene: Prophets TombRX Vega 56RX 5801020304050SE +/- 0.05, N = 2SE +/- 0.10, N = 2SE +/- 0.05, N = 2SE +/- 0.10, N = 244.0534.6044.0534.30

Rise of the Tomb Raider

Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - Graphics Preset: Very High - Anti Aliasing: SSAA 4x - Scene: Geothermal Valley

Linux 4.20Linux 5.0-rc3OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames Per Second, More Is BetterRise of the Tomb RaiderResolution: 1920 x 1080 - Graphics Preset: Very High - Anti Aliasing: SSAA 4x - Scene: Geothermal ValleyRX Vega 56RX 5801122334455SE +/- 0.10, N = 2SE +/- 0.20, N = 2SE +/- 0.15, N = 2SE +/- 0.00, N = 248.7036.1048.6536.60

ParaView

Test: Many Spheres - Resolution: 2560 x 1440

Linux 5.0-rc3Linux 4.20OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames / Sec, More Is BetterParaView 5.4.1Test: Many Spheres - Resolution: 2560 x 1440RX Vega 56RX 580918273645SE +/- 0.25, N = 3SE +/- 0.09, N = 3SE +/- 0.28, N = 3SE +/- 0.01, N = 338.8235.5538.6435.65

ParaView

Test: Many Spheres - Resolution: 2560 x 1440

Linux 5.0-rc3Linux 4.20OpenBenchmarking.orgMiPolys / Sec, More Is BetterParaView 5.4.1Test: Many Spheres - Resolution: 2560 x 1440RX Vega 56RX 5808001600240032004000SE +/- 25.32, N = 3SE +/- 9.09, N = 3SE +/- 28.32, N = 3SE +/- 0.73, N = 33892356438743574

ParaView

Test: Wavelet Volume - Resolution: 2560 x 1440

Linux 4.20Linux 5.0-rc3OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames / Sec, More Is BetterParaView 5.4.1Test: Wavelet Volume - Resolution: 2560 x 1440RX Vega 56RX 58050100150200250SE +/- 3.01, N = 6SE +/- 0.51, N = 3SE +/- 2.75, N = 7SE +/- 0.66, N = 3214191213192

ParaView

Test: Wavelet Volume - Resolution: 2560 x 1440

Linux 4.20Linux 5.0-rc3OpenBenchmarking.orgMiVoxels / Sec, More Is BetterParaView 5.4.1Test: Wavelet Volume - Resolution: 2560 x 1440RX Vega 56RX 5807001400210028003500SE +/- 48.18, N = 6SE +/- 8.21, N = 3SE +/- 43.93, N = 7SE +/- 10.57, N = 33424305234073073

ParaView

Test: Wavelet Contour - Resolution: 2560 x 1440

Linux 5.0-rc3Linux 4.20OpenBenchmarking.orgFrames / Sec, More Is BetterParaView 5.4.1Test: Wavelet Contour - Resolution: 2560 x 1440RX Vega 56RX 5804080120160200SE +/- 0.99, N = 3SE +/- 0.02, N = 3SE +/- 2.36, N = 12SE +/- 0.30, N = 3200141192140

ParaView

Test: Wavelet Contour - Resolution: 2560 x 1440

Linux 5.0-rc3Linux 4.20OpenBenchmarking.orgMiPolys / Sec, More Is BetterParaView 5.4.1Test: Wavelet Contour - Resolution: 2560 x 1440RX Vega 56RX 580400800120016002000SE +/- 10.25, N = 3SE +/- 0.19, N = 3SE +/- 24.54, N = 12SE +/- 3.13, N = 32080146519991456

F1 2018

Configuration: 1920 x 1080 - Ultra High Quality - Total Frame Time

Linux 5.0-rc3Linux 4.20OpenBenchmarking.orgMilliseconds, Fewer Is BetterF1 2018Configuration: 1920 x 1080 - Ultra High Quality - Total Frame TimeRX Vega 56RX 580918273645Min: 8.46 / Avg: 11.79 / Max: 43.46Min: 8.44 / Avg: 11.81 / Max: 43.03Min: 10.81 / Avg: 15.49 / Max: 36.98

F1 2018

Configuration: 2560 x 1440 - Ultra High Quality - Total Frame Time

Linux 4.20Linux 5.0-rc3OpenBenchmarking.orgMilliseconds, Fewer Is BetterF1 2018Configuration: 2560 x 1440 - Ultra High Quality - Total Frame TimeRX Vega 56RX 5801530456075Min: 10.25 / Avg: 14.15 / Max: 77.5Min: 13.17 / Avg: 18.67 / Max: 78.63Min: 10.23 / Avg: 14.16 / Max: 74.02

OpenArena

Resolution: 2560 x 1440 - Total Frame Time

Linux 4.20Linux 5.0-rc3OpenBenchmarking.orgMilliseconds, Fewer Is BetterOpenArena 0.8.8Resolution: 2560 x 1440 - Total Frame TimeRX Vega 56RX 580612182430Min: 1 / Avg: 2.52 / Max: 25Min: 1 / Avg: 3.46 / Max: 26Min: 1 / Avg: 2.57 / Max: 28Min: 1 / Avg: 3.46 / Max: 23

A Total War Saga: THRONES OF BRITANNIA

Resolution: 1920 x 1080 - Graphics Preset: Extreme - Total Frame Time

Linux 4.20Linux 5.0-rc3OpenBenchmarking.orgMilliseconds, Fewer Is BetterA Total War Saga: THRONES OF BRITANNIAResolution: 1920 x 1080 - Graphics Preset: Extreme - Total Frame TimeRX Vega 56RX 58050100150200250Min: 9.8 / Avg: 20.63 / Max: 281.5Min: 10 / Avg: 31.95 / Max: 255.2Min: 10.2 / Avg: 20.7 / Max: 273Min: 10.2 / Avg: 31.86 / Max: 271.6

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