Alcpone's Vantage Discussion Thread

[erocker]

Alcpone's Vantage Discussion Thread

Post your 3dMark Vantage discussion, questions, and insights here!

Post your scores here: Alcpone's Official 3dMark Vantage Compilaion (http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=58927)

[erocker]

Feel free to give your ideas and opinions here, before the benchmark is released. Once released this will be a "post your score" only thread. :toast:

[erocker]

Post up your scores!:)

[scope54]

and here it is...sorry about the first post lawl...it was kind of like a teaser
lol and my cpu score rocks and the gpu score blows.....

http://img.techpowerup.org/080428/results014.jpg

new results with hotfix:
http://img.techpowerup.org/080428/new results.jpg

[oli_ramsay]

Failed to open results properly the first time. Worked 2nd time, however you can only view your results online which is a bit wierd. Anyway here's what I got with the specs in my profile (8800gt @ 675/1620/975):

http://img.techpowerup.org/080428/dgdg.jpg

Edit: new image with cpu-z and gpu-z pasted next to original image

Just noticed they got my CPU and it's speed wrong.

[erocker]

Post a CPU-Z and GPU-Z with the results. Just like in the 3D06 thread.:toast:

[fitseries3]

perhaps you should make a discussion thread like 3dm06?

[marsey99]

^^^^i think it could be a reserved post??

[Dr. Spankenstein]

...and so it begins, AGAIN! THE MADNESS, the madness....

http://img.techpowerup.org/080428/First 3DMark Vantage.png

http://img.techpowerup.org/080428/Vantage breakdown.png

[fitseries3]

damn... wait till you get the e8500 in there. it should go up a LONG way.

my score should be NICE and HEFTY with my setup. i just picked up another E8500 and it's on the way. Q9550 is in the works as well.

[Dr. Spankenstein]

Imma going to have to break down sometime and get a quad to bench with as well.

Waiting (im)patiently for the E8500! :p

Comments on the test:

Each graphics test seems a lttle long-winded, but that probably me. Shameless Sapphire plug made me want to puke. Nice test, not revolutionary for the time they had to work on it.

Looking at the Highest Score makes it seem like its ALREADY out of date! Isn't the cycle "Once people strt scoring over 10,000 marks they make a new one?!?

[fitseries3]

how many people do you think will actually pay for this like i did? LOL!

i just got basic though. UNLIMITED BENCHING at default is all we do anyway.

[erocker]

I'm sure that many manufacturers will start throwing in Vantage disks with thier products. Then you have the pirates of course... I still fight the urge to go to Vista.

[Dr. Spankenstein]

how many people do you think will actually pay for this like i did? LOL!

i just got basic though. UNLIMITED BENCHING at default is all we do anyway.

That's where the smart money is! I'm buying mine later today...

C'mon! Scores people!!!!

BTW, Thank Alcpone & erocker for this. We ALL understand how much work is required to maintain one (let alone multiple) compilation thread.

[erocker]

He got 4057. It says it on the screenshot.

He edited it.;)


That's where the smart money is! I'm buying mine later today...

C'mon! Scores people!!!!

BTW, Thank Alcpone & erocker for this. We ALL understand how much work is required to maintain one (let alone multiple) compilation thread.

I decided to name it in Al's honor for the previous great compilation. It just sounds better than erocker's 3dmark blah blah.:)

[t_ski]

http://service.futuremark.com/home.action?resultId=6195&resultType=19

Everything running at default for the moment

[fitseries3]

eh.... ran like crap...

http://forums.techpowerup.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=13916&stc=1&d=1209405960

[Fahim]

Here is my GeForce 8800 GTS result:

Crappy score...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/Fahim/8800GTS.jpg

[wiak]

eh.... ran like crap...

http://forums.techpowerup.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=13916&stc=1&d=1209405960
dont think you will get 3dmark06 scores with vantage lol :roll:

[evil bill]

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b378/kuat/3DMarkVantage.jpg

P4698 3DMarks
E8200 @ 3.2Ghz
MSI 8800GT OC 660/950/1650

[thebeephaha]

I'm sure that many manufacturers will start throwing in Vantage disks with thier products. Then you have the pirates of course... I still fight the urge to go to Vista.

I may chuck vista on a spare POS drive just to try this at least tho and decide if I wanna buy it later. I got 3DMark06 w/ my Striker Extreme so I bet Vantage will ship with the new version.

EDIT:

http://service.futuremark.com/home.action?resultId=22070&resultType=19

weak... 6942

[Dr. Spankenstein]

eh.... ran like crap...

http://forums.techpowerup.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=13916&stc=1&d=1209405960


Interesting! Your CPU score was double mine, but it only translated to roughly 800 marks.
Seems they were listening and made it a GRAPHICS benchmark!:toast:

[fitseries3]

EEEERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead:

as with everything i own... scores went down.

that patch sucks ass. i need to unpatch this S&*#.

http://forums.techpowerup.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=13918&stc=1&d=1209410989

[t_ski]

Dang, I nned to get a ket to submit multiple results. Anybody else see any kind of graphics corruption? I was seeing what looked like waterfalls nearly everywhere...

[erocker]

Oh man! Looks like I'm going to have some work to do! Thanks for all the posts so far!:toast:

[fitseries3]

Dang, I nned to get a ket to submit multiple results. Anybody else see any kind of graphics corruption? I was seeing what looked like waterfalls nearly everywhere...

mine too. nvidia seems to be weighted heavier. most nvidia systems seem to get far more points.

another thing i found wierd is the fact that it crashes on the CPU test when i run 3.8ghz.... when i've been 24/7 stable and benchable at 3.8ghz for weeks now. WTH?

[t_ski]

There are some bugs in the program. Saw a couple messages about crashes in the FAQ.

[jbunch07]

ok ran the benchmark but it failed to submit my results has anyone else had this problem?

[t_ski]

The only reason it's failing to submit results for me ATM is because I got the one-time use trial key. I'll get a regular key later and post up some OC results.

Fit, did you uninstall the old ATI drivers before you tried the hotfix drivers? I didn't see the results in a score before I did, but afterwards the notfix drivers seems to not only fix all the corruption (there was some in New Calico I did not know was corruption), but framerate seemed much better, too.

[jbunch07]

i have the advanced edition im going to be very pissed if i paid 20 bucks for something that i cant use?

[fitseries3]

it's a effing hotfix.. why would you have to uninstall the driver? that makes no sense at all.

[Fahim]

My 8800 GTS Overclocked:

Leadtek GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB (650,2000) 174.93
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/Fahim/GTSOC.jpg


Going to test my HD 3870 now....

[erocker]

it's a effing hotfix.. why would you have to uninstall the driver? that makes no sense at all.

They are hotfix "drivers" meaning they are "new" drivers.

[fitseries3]

so uninstall just the driver? or the whole thing?

[erocker]

Uninstall everything from the control panel.:)

[fitseries3]

any other secrets i dont know? these ways of ati drivers and software are crap. i hate having to EFF around for an hour everytime i change cards.

[Creatre]

P4486 3D Marks
CPU Score - 11981
Graphics Score - 3712

Need to get more juice outta this card, or upgrade it looks like! Getting stomped by the 3870!

Photo:

http://img.techpowerup.org/080428/3dmarkV_01.jpg

[CrackerJack]

ok ran the benchmark but it failed to submit my results has anyone else had this problem?

Me too, :banghead: :banghead: I din't once. But now i can't do it at all :banghead:




finally it just started working

http://img.techpowerup.org/080428/3dmark vantage.jpg

[t_ski]

so uninstall just the driver? or the whole thing?

Just run the setup program again, but choose "Uninstall." Then reboot, and then install the hotfix.

[Kursah]

Well, figured I'd give it a run...reminds me of running my x850xt pe on 3D Mark 06 LOL! Looks pretty good though, I hope they make a game out of the Space 3D Demo..that was pretty cool.

:toast:

EDIT: Just another note, I ran this after my Vista was running for over 24 hours, I had been gaming, running Opera with multiple tabs, I did not disable, fresh restart or anything...pretty much ran how I would any of my games, that's how I believe in getting a more accurate score of how your system will perform in comparison to skimping everything on startup and resources to see the max potential one could attain in the 3D Mark. I know a lot do this, and it's cool, I just prefer to see how I score in the same environment and settings my games are enjoyed in. :rockout:

[Wile E]

24/7 settings. Hope Rivatuner is OK to verify clocks. gpu-z didn't show anything. I'm gonna buy this app methinks. EDIT: Bought the Advanced version

Wile E - P5567 - Palit 8800GT 1GB @ 720/999 (1782 shader) - QX9650 @ 3600Mhz (400*9)

http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dmv=19932

http://img.techpowerup.org/080428/Vantage 24-7186.png

[Lt_JWS]

E2160 @3Ghz | 3870 @ 840/1170
P4322
http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/7149/vantageocqz0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dmv=19159

[jbunch07]

http://img.techpowerup.org/080428/3DMarkVscore.jpg
ASUS 3870 @ 850/1224
Phenom 9850BE @ stock

[farlex85]

Here's my virgin run w/ completely stock settings. I'll give it a week or so then get the basic and do some oc.

http://img.techpowerup.org/080429/Capture011.jpg

[Wile E]

Here's another run, with the only change being my QX9650 is clocked to 4GHz, using a higher multi. Absolutely everything else is the same, including ram and fsb.

Wile E - P5637 - Palit 8800GT 1GB @ 720/999 (1782 shader) - QX9650 @ 4000Mhz (400*10)

As you can see, this one is much less dependent on the cpu compared to 06.

More to come.

http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dmv=20263

http://img.techpowerup.org/080429/Vantage 4GHz 24_7gfx.png

[warup89]

here's mine, i didn't ran 3d mark without the patch. but this is what i got patched

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/2539/markscorehh9.jpg

[Wile E]

Ok, I'm done tinkering for the night. Will do more tomorrow.

Wile E - P5929 - Palit 8800GT 1GB @ 756/1053 (1890 shader) - QX9650 @ 4000Mhz (400*10)

http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dmv=20488

http://img.techpowerup.org/080429/Vantage4Ghz_756_1050.png

[warup89]

hehehe so far im on the very top :pimp:, i wonder who is gonna trow me down :rolleyes:

[jbunch07]

hehehe so far im on the very top :pimp:, i wonder who is gonna trow me down :rolleyes:

give me a few weeks to get a X2 so i can pair it with my 3870 and w/c for my phenom...then ill give you a run for your money ;)

[jbunch07]

http://img.techpowerup.org/080429/3DMarkVscore2.jpg
i reinstalled the hotfix...seems to help
Asus 3870 @ 850/1224
Phenom 9850BE @ Stock

P4847

[Fahim]

I finished my benchmarking with both 8800 GTS and HD 3870 in stock and overclocked mode...

Leadtek PX8800 GTS 640MB (513,1584) 174.93 (http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dmv=6894)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/Fahim/8800GTS.jpg

Leadtek PX8800 GTS 640MB (650,2000) 174.93 (http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dmv=12493)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/Fahim/GTSOC.jpg

ATI RADEON HD 3870 512MB (800,2340) 08.4 (http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dmv=15691)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/Fahim/3870.jpg

ATI RADEON HD 3870 512MB (800,2340) 08.4 Hotfix (http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dmv=16867)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/Fahim/3870hotfix.jpg

ATI RADEON HD 3870 512MB (850,2400) 08.4 Hotfix (http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dmv=28975)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/Fahim/3870hotfixoc.jpg


In stock speed, 8800 GTS is marginally slower than 3870, but with hotfix, 3870 is a better performer. But when overclocked, 8800 GTS is much faster than HD 3870. Maybe because I didn't overclock my HD 3870 further. I am gonna try ForceWare 175.12 and compare the stock results next.

[erocker]

I'll get things updated tonight. If you want your score added, put "Add this" in the title please. Thank you!:toast:

[erocker]

Well.. I just noticed another thread on this, so not sure what to do right now...

[jbunch07]

erocker ygpm

[Dr. Spankenstein]

hehehe so far im on the very top :pimp:, i wonder who is gonna trow me down :rolleyes:


Challenge accepted!

http://img.techpowerup.org/080429/Top Vantage.png

[fitseries3]

Count me in!!!

http://forums.techpowerup.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=13959&stc=1&d=1209491704

[erocker]

Open for your benchmarking discussing enjoyment!:toast:

[fitseries3]

WTF? open closed open closed open again?

[Dr. Spankenstein]

Open for your benchmarking discussing enjoyment!:toast:

A great use for this thread. Nice reincarnation!

@fitseries3

Keep them scores coming! Got your package, thanks again. Will submit to heatware if you wish.

[fitseries3]

A great use for this thread. Nice reincarnation!

@fitseries3

Keep them scores coming! Got your package, thanks again. Will submit to heatware if you wish.

please do! i use the same username for everything.

more benches comming. i just got my REDS from crucial!!!

[Blacklash]

Guess I will drop this here too-

I've been abusing this GTX since just after 11|07|2006 and she still does alright.

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/2553/vantagep8800gtxaca5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

It's single card, Vista x64, 175.12 driver, and 650|1014 1512 clocks.

[t_ski]

Since this thread is about discussion...

Do you guys think that Ageia PhysX was used to make Jane Nash's boobs jiggle?

Gotta love the upskirt shot when she's laying on the cargo container. :pimp:

[fitseries3]

Since this thread is about discussion...

Do you guys think that Ageia PhysX was used to make Jane Nash's boobs jiggle?

Gotta love the upskirt shot when she's laying on the cargo container. :pimp:

OMG!!! i was SO gonna say something about that but i didn't know what kinda response i would get.

the boob jiggle is pretty nice... people may not notice it on lower end machines though.

[jbunch07]

Since this thread is about discussion...

Do you guys think that Ageia PhysX was used to make Jane Nash's boobs jiggle?

Gotta love the upskirt shot when she's laying on the cargo container. :pimp:

lol my brother-in-law walked in right at that part he was laughing his ass off

but im sure they had fun with her physical characteristics :laugh:

[t_ski]

:laugh: I was like :eek: and then she laid down and I was like :respect:

[jbunch07]

yea it was quite nice!

[evil bill]

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b378/kuat/3DMarkVantage2.jpg

P4936 3DMarks
E8200 @ 3.2Ghz
MSI 8800GT OC 704/1002/1760


Include this please
Cheers.

[evil bill]

lol my wife was tryign to have a serious conversation with me when it was running, and got quite upset when I said "hmmm, jiggly"

[jbunch07]

lol my wife was tryign to have a serious conversation with me when it was running, and got quite upset when I said "hmmm, jiggly"

lol thats pretty funnny...

[t_ski]

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b378/kuat/3DMarkVantage2.jpg

P4936 3DMarks
E8200 @ 3.2Ghz
MSI 8800GT OC 704/1002/1760


Include this please
Cheers.

Hey Bill, please post that in the Score Compilation thread. Since we had two threads for the same thing, the other is now for compilation and this one is for discussion. Thanks :toast:

[Wile E]

Yeah, I posted similar results with my QX earlier in the thread. 400Mhz on my quad didn't make much of a difference at all. Less than 100pts, iirc.

[thebeephaha]

OMG!!! i was SO gonna say something about that but i didn't know what kinda response i would get.

the boob jiggle is pretty nice... people may not notice it on lower end machines though.

I was running this on our high end display system at work and my manager was like I don't see what looks so good about this new 3dmark and then the boobs came by and he was like, "oh so thats why we needed an 8800".

[jbunch07]

hey i just noticed that in the last feature test "perlin noise" you can see the word "futermark" in the center in big bold letters...did anyone else notice this or am i slow?

[t_ski]

Nope, didn't notice. It's there but not too noticable.

[jbunch07]

yea you really have to be looking for it...

[jbunch07]

hey T_ski quick question...what drivers where your using when your ran the bench?

[jbunch07]

how come i cant get the result page like some of you people can? i can only submit my scores online? whats the deal with that?

[OzzmanFloyd120]

I'm a little late, but throw this into the mix.

[flashstar]

When I run my GPU and my graphics memory at any speed over stock, I get really weird flashing multi-colored lights on the calico level and strange graphics corruption on the Jane Nash level. My memory, gpu, and pcb are at 56 degrees or less! Currently, I'm trying to run the benchmark at 870/927. Could this be a software problem? I can play all games (Crysis, etc.) and 3dmark 06 fine without graphics corruption...

Does anyone know a solution?

Thanks. :toast:

[OzzmanFloyd120]

My uncle had the same problem on his 1600pro even at stocks, he just bought a new card.

[jbunch07]

what cat are you using?

[flashstar]

I've tried both 8.4 and the Futuremark Vantage Hotfix driver. Both result in the same corruption. :(

[jbunch07]

I've tried both 8.4 and the Futuremark Vantage Hotfix driver. Both result in the same corruption. :(

what happens when you run the bench at stock clocks?
or have you done that yet?

[flashstar]

If I run the benchmark at stock clocks, it's fine. However, if I speed my gpu up at all (even 20 mhz), I get the weird graphical flashes and errors.

[t_ski]

jbunch, I was using the hotfix for the bench with the CPU @ 3.6 GHz. The first one I listed (perhaps it was the other thread) was with the 8.4's and the CPU @ stock, but I have major corrption in Jane Nash and New Calico.

Which version of Vantage do you have? I have the Pro version. The basic version (IIRC) only allows you to view your results in the ORB (online results browser).

[jbunch07]

jbunch, I was using the hotfix for the bench with the CPU @ 3.6 GHz. The first one I listed (perhaps it was the other thread) was with the 8.4's and the CPU @ stock, but I have major corrption in Jane Nash and New Calico.

Which version of Vantage do you have? I have the Pro version. The basic version (IIRC) only allows you to view your results in the ORB (online results browser).

i have the advanced version.

[t_ski]

I really don't know all the Ins & Outs of the different versions they have. All I know is that Basis = 1 submission, Pro has the built-in results screen.

[jbunch07]

I really don't know all the Ins & Outs of the different versions they have. All I know is that Basis = 1 submission, Pro has the built-in results screen.

ohh ok isnt the pro like 4 or $500

[erocker]

Yeah, what is the difference? That is a lot of money for a benching program?!

[Wile E]

Yeah, what is the difference? That is a lot of money for a benching program?!

Pro is targeted at businesses and the like. I believe it may be a VLK of some sort. It's also the only one that will show you the results without submitting. hwbot and some other sites are lobbying Futuremark to include that feature in the advanced version as well. Hopefully they'll do it in the next update. It would make more people willing to spend the $20 on the Advanced version, imo.

[t_ski]

I installed the CAT 8.5's and found out they did not have the hotfix included. I went to revert back to the hotfix driver and, even though it was installed correctly, I still got corruption like the original 8.4's.

I was hoping to push the mobo & CPU a little more and see what I'd get :(

[jbunch07]

so you would advise not using cat 8.5 ?
i was about to install them.

[t_ski]

Well, if your sole purpose is to run the benches, I'd say no. If you want the other features from the 8.5's more, then yes.

[jbunch07]

hmm ok well thanks for the info.

[erocker]

http://img.techpowerup.org/080602/bloomfieldx58.jpg

Are you kidding me?!:eek:

[dark2099]

http://img.techpowerup.org/080602/bloomfieldx58.jpg

Are you kidding me?!:eek:

Wow, that looks like its gonna do some major damage to current records.

[Wile E]

I'll believe it when I see it after it's official release.

[OzzmanFloyd120]

I'm with Will, I have a hard time believing that any 2.6ghz CPU can score over 10K on a vantage CPU test.
It's too easy to photoshop, and for all we know that could be any quad over 4ghz on a 3dMark06 test, too much is cropped out to know anything.

[Dr. Spankenstein]

If they are benching a Nehalem, who KNOWS what kind of GPU grunt they have attached alongside!?!?

[Cold Storm]

If they are benching a Nehalem, who KNOWS what kind of GPU grunt they have attached alongside!?!?

True. knowing it, it might as well be a skull trail of x2's or tri gx2's just for the Sh1ts and giggles. They give you the hope for it.... Just can't wait to see how much everything will be!

[t_ski]

I think I may have my 8.4 hotfix driver issue figured out. I just uninstalled the 8.5's and uninstalled the 3DMV hotfix, then installed the 8.4 hotfix. I only had the two main GPU's show up, so I installed the drivers for the secondary GPU's manually. Then I rebooted and enabled CrossFireX. No more corruption.

Now that I have that fixed, I'll make a few more runs for the money ;) I've got some new parts and want to see what difference they'll make.