TPU Bench Feature/Plugin Requests Topic

[NamesDontMatter]

Post Requested Features and Plugins here.

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List of Already Included Benchmarks

Supported Benchmarks

* 3DMark03 Free
* 3DMark03 Pro
* 3DMark05 Free
* 3DMark05 Pro
* 3DMark06 Free
* 3DMark2001
* Battlefield 2
* Call Of Duty 2
* CineBench
* Comanche 4
* Doom 3
* Everest
* Far Cry
* Quake 3
* Quake 4
* Result Email
* Sandra
* Serious Sam 2
* Super Pi
* X3 Reunion Benchmark

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(List Will be updated as more plugins/features added)

[NamesDontMatter]

Prime 95 Torture Tests, and benchmark.

[POGE]

Prime95 Plugin, that lets you set for how long you want it to run.

Edit: Beat me to it.

Edit 2: Maybe a CPU-Z readout or some other similar program that dumps the data in with the benchmark results. Also, I know this is a matter of opinion, but I really dont care for the startup splash screen.

[Marioace]

3DMark 06 Pro or Advanced Version

FEAR

[leventp]

I'd like these features, if possible of course...

- A feature to run the selected benchmark script in an endless loop. That would be a better way to stress test a system than only using Prime etc. which only stress cpu-ram couple.

- A feature to make every test run 3 or 5 times and report individual results, along with the average. You know, getting results from just one test run is never reliable.

I must say I'm very excited and hepoful about that new tool from Wizzard... :cool:

[W1zzard]

you want the splash screen or an hourglass cursor? it really takes that long to start

[Migons]

Don't use Prime95, but rather StressPrime 2004:
http://www.dblsys.ca/sp2004/

And plugin for that, not for Prime 95 - or maybe for both?

[leventp]

What is the use of using Strees Prime in such a tool? The idea is running a set of benchmarks and gathering the results. Stress Prime is a stability test, which is left to run for hours and hours. So, what is the use of including Stress Prime or another stress test in a set of benchmarks?

Just my two cents... Regards,

[NamesDontMatter]

mmm sensible question, Many people run Benchmarks AS stresstests. Sure Benchmarks can give you a raw score output, but they also are incredibly useful for stressing your system. Benchmarks push your system to its maximum to see how "good" it is on the spectrum of worst to best, while stress test push your system to its maximum to see how stable it is (making sure your OC lasts). I see it as practically one in the same. After all what would be the point of a high overclock if you couldn't play BF2 for more then 5 minutes without your computer crashing/overheating, sure it can make it through one loop of 3dmark with an insane score. . . but thats about it. It would be great to see a program like this with so much potential be a benchmarking and stress testing tool.

-Kill two birds with one stone.

[W1zzard]

stability testing could be added in form of plugins .. basically the main app calls the plugin dll "run" .. the dll can then send output lines to the results panel and once it's done it returns to the main app .. so writing a plugin which runs endlessly or for a defined time and returns "unstable" if things go wrong should be possible.

we have any interested programmers around? i could put together an sdk for you (microsoft visual c++ highly recommended)

[Solaris17]

make a temp plugin? like temp before and after benching and then like a third slot saying total temp diff. like....




Start:40
End:45
Diff:5


idk if you will but it could help me at least.

[NamesDontMatter]

That would probably require somethign like running everest twice once at beginng and once at end, and extracting scores from those temp readings.

[bikr692002]

I'm shure w1zz can make a plugin that will read the beginning temperatures and just monitor it and save the peak temperature and then give us the result... in any of the benchmarks

[W1zzard]

monitoring temperatures or similar changes the score .. not acceptable for benchmarking. if you want to monitor stuff start your own monitoring apps before benching :)

[edison]

i hope add add these games:
Half-Life 2:Lost Coast
F.E.A.R
Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory

[POGE]

you want the splash screen or an hourglass cursor? it really takes that long to start
I like the splashscreen idea, its just that I dont like the current one. Maybe you should have another competition for a new splash screen. Just my opinion here.

I think something simple like this would be better. :) Attached is a modified .exe with the splash screen replaced.

[W1zzard]

you are so right, the splash screen is very important in a partly finished application which is far from release. i should spend a couple of hours on improving it. the mother's day, university thesis, reviews, atitool, systool development should wait.

you did anything besides look at the splash screen yet?

[Solaris17]

you are so right, the splash screen is very important in a partly finished application which is far from release. i should spend a couple of hours on improving it. the mother's day, university thesis, reviews, atitool, systool development should wait.

you did anything besides look at the splash screen yet?
:laugh: no w1zz we didnt yet the splash screen is very important

[IluvIntel]

Thanks WiZZard, great program :)

I would just like to know, Do you have to have the Full version of a game, say for example Splinter Cell etc. installed on your computer before you can use the plugin ? This could also apply to general benchmarks etc.

Thanks.

[bikr692002]

No you dont. I don't care if there is a splash screen or not... It's going to load sooner or later.

[bikr692002]

monitoring temperatures or similar changes the score .. not acceptable for benchmarking. if you want to monitor stuff start your own monitoring apps before benching :)
Doesn't SysTool have temperature monitoring?

[W1zzard]

Thanks WiZZard, great program :)

I would just like to know, Do you have to have the Full version of a game, say for example Splinter Cell etc. installed on your computer before you can use the plugin ? This could also apply to general benchmarks etc.

Thanks.

the documentation (help -> plugin documentation) says what you need. for games you need the game of course :)

[Solaris17]

one thing i was woundering does the game HAVE to have a demo mode? im pretty sure it does but if it doesnt you could do games like fable and such and that would be cool.

also could you put 3dmark 06 pro on their?

[W1zzard]

yes there needs to be some way in games to run something automated

working on 3dmark06 pro but it's a bitch to automate .. you cant reach the boxes with tab pressing .. only mouse input

[IluvIntel]

the documentation (help -> plugin documentation) says what you need. for games you need the game of course :)

OK, thanks W1zzard - but after running it the first time. It tells me can't find most of the benchmarks execution files and I already have a lot of those benchmarks listed in the program on my PC anyway. I did follow the install instructions. If you like I can post a screenshot of what TPU Bench is indicating when it says can't find file path to run a specific benchmark program. :)

[NamesDontMatter]

Lets try to stay on topic, make a new thread for problems. I think we should try to stick strictly to TPU Bench Feature/Plugin Requests in this topic.

[Urlyin]

I know the Futuremark Benchmarks were a pain for you W1zz... any thoughts on adding any from the PCMark series?

[Volt]

First of all this is a great time saver!

Ran a test on Doom 3, works flawlessly. I was wondering if you programmed TPUBench to run twice and it sure did. Kudos W1zz! :)

I'm looking forward to HL2 / HL2:Lost Coast plugins.

Under FEAR, there are no parameters?

[W1zzard]

it will run the ingame test with the current settings. if you can suggest setting that should be customizable make a new thread something like "fear plugin suggestions" .. if possible please include in which file/registry to change this setting

[MrSlacker]

What about Oblivion plugin?

[W1zzard]

there is no known way to benchmark oblivion unattended

[MrSlacker]

there is no known way to benchmark oblivion unattended
That sucks. I guess the websites that benchmark Oblivion just run around with FRAPS. What about something like Age of Empires III?

[W1zzard]

yup the websites use fraps

if aoe3 has an unattended benchmarking mode it wont be a problem. afaik it doesnt

[harleylg]

How about run two or more program at the same time?
Now many new CPUs have dual core, but most test program do not support multithreading, sometime we do need to run two or more programs at the same time, like super pi....
Could TPU Bench run two or more programs at the same time for test CPU's multithreading performance?

[Dippyskoodlez]

yes there needs to be some way in games to run something automated

working on 3dmark06 pro but it's a bitch to automate .. you cant reach the boxes with tab pressing .. only mouse input

Try autoit? :)

Also, perhaps wolf ET? I can make a nifty time demo if you want for it.. its a free game :)

[W1zzard]

wolf et is cpu bound i think

[Dippyskoodlez]

wolf et is cpu bound i think

It is, but being a game I know a lot of people still play, its a nice benchmark :)

(and it can't be too hard- being quake 3 based)

[W1zzard]

there is no timedemo included i assume? if no, could you record a nice one?

[-=SNIPER=-]

Ut2004 would be a great to be included in the TPu as so as Counter-Strike : source , also adding an option to adjust the Hdr Level in Far cry would be Perfect

[W1zzard]

will ut 2005 do as well ?

[DanTheBanjoman]

How about run two or more program at the same time?
Now many new CPUs have dual core, but most test program do not support multithreading, sometime we do need to run two or more programs at the same time, like super pi....
Could TPU Bench run two or more programs at the same time for test CPU's multithreading performance?

Running multiple different programs at once is quite pointless, however multiple sessions of certain benchmarks are usefull.

[dwarf]

How about a Knights of the Sea DX10 benchmark plug-in? ( http://downloads.guru3d.com/download.php?det=1744 )

That would be awesome.

I think it would be about as difficult as making that Call of Juarez Dx10 plug-in. The two benchmarks have the same kind of menus and such.

Thanks for working on the program, it's incredibly useful and handy to have...

[dwarf]

I was wondering.. about how difficult is to make the plug-ins? I'd like to help the project but I'm not sure if I'm about to the up to the task. I've done some C programming back in my early university days but I'd only be able to handle pretty basic stuff.

How tricky is it to make the plug-ins?

[W1zzard]

if you know some c it's quite easy. the more difficult thing is finding out how to automate certain benchmarks.

if you are seriously interested in that, feel free to contact me on instant messenger if you have any questions

[AphexDreamer]

How about a DX10 Beanchmark like the Call of Juarez DX10 Beanchmark?

[dwarf]

^^ hey A.D, that's already in the program.

Nice PC btw.

And to W1zzard : Helping out with the program is something I might be interested in doing, but it would not be for at least another month (I'm going to be reviewing my socks off with all the stuff that is coming out for the next little while). But thanks for the offer of help... i really do find this program quite handy and it'd be great to help out...

[W1zzard]

^^ hey A.D, that's already in the program.

Nice PC btw.

And to W1zzard : Helping out with the program is something I might be interested in doing, but it would not be for at least another month (I'm going to be reviewing my socks off with all the stuff that is coming out for the next little while). But thanks for the offer of help... i really do find this program quite handy and it'd be great to help out...

who are you working for if i may ask?

[MadCap]

Hi,
I got some ideas about new plugins :). I will put them together and sent to you, but it would take a while because of work :\.

[-=SNIPER=-]

requesting:
- World in conflict
- Half-life2: EP2
- Lost planet: extreme condition
- Crysis (GPU and CPU Tests)
- company of heroes: opposing force

[The Gonz]

Wow W1zzard you are one hell of a guy for doing this!

I'd would love to lend a hand. Let me know. I did some C, C++ and web programming in college.

As long as I have the time in between reviews I would love to contribute.

Is 3DMark Vantage supported ??

If not I'd like to suggest it.

[The Gonz]

The utility doesn't play nice with COH:OF

The game requires you to select a profile to load before moving forward.
Also, in this game if I set the utility to AA:2 it changes the AA level to 4x.

The description says that fine tuning of AA wasn't possible. Maybe with the original CoH?? This one seems to allow you to do it.
The only problem is I have to click through to the options menu and then it takes over.

Otherwise a KICK ASS app!

Is there anyway to select to run Crysis in DX9 or DX10 with TPUbench.

The Crysis Benchmark Utility allows it so maybe it's possible?

[dracoonpit]

Cinebench v10 :) and fix for CoH:Opposing Fronts ;)

[wolf2009]

Results graphed or fps outputted to excel file like FRAPS along with with min max avg FPS would make this the ultimate all in one benchmarking tool.

Also i would like to suggest Bioshock , if its possible to create a time demo in that game. Also Armed Assault and Oblivion.

[W1zzard]

Results graphed or fps outputted to excel file like FRAPS along with with min max avg FPS would make this the ultimate all in one benchmarking tool.

Also i would like to suggest Bioshock , if its possible to create a time demo in that game. Also Armed Assault and Oblivion.

fps logging is something i am looking at but its very complex, so dont expect anything soon.

bioshock and oblivion have no support for timedemos or any other usable form of benchmark test

tired armed assault for benching and didnt like it, so no plugin :) will wait for arma2