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    680m Low Combined Score 3DMark11

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by nova151, Aug 21, 2012.

  1. nova151

    nova151 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys,

    So, I have flashed my VBios on my new beast and have OC'd to 1000/2430. I ran 3DMark11 and got a solid score of around 7200.

    However, I ran a few tests lately and have been getting declining score. My graphics score is ok and my physics score is ok however my combined score really dropped. Here is an example: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M video card benchmark result - Intel Core i7-3610QM Processor,Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. MS-16F3 score: P6534 3DMarks

    I have run it with and without turbo mode enabled and I'm really not sure what the cause of it is. Any help is appreciated!
     
    nova151, Aug 21, 2012
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  2. pau1ow

    pau1ow Notebook Deity

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    You should probably run it with Turbo Mode enabled (TDE)! But yeah you combined score is quiet low. The GTX680M isn't really good for OpenCL apps such as the combined test but I think you're lacking of power here - what vBIOS are you running ? Have you tried playing at these clocks ? Also check your clocks are stable in MSI AB while running a benchmark or any game!

    edit: oh sorry read your post too quickly: yeah even with TDE enabled it doesnt affect the score - I'd advise you to run the 304.79 drivers and flash the Saltius vbios (1.037-1.012v) as this is the best one in terms of overclocking capability, power and heat draw.
     
    pau1ow, Aug 22, 2012
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    Eldaren Notebook Evangelist

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    Eldaren, Aug 22, 2012
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    hackness Notebook Virtuoso

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    Clevo P150EM's CPU does disable Turbo Boost when running Combined test:

    ThrottleStop Off @915/2500: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M video card benchmark result - Intel Core i7-3610QM Processor,CLEVO P15xEMx score: P7276 3DMarks

    ThrottleStop On @915/2500: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M video card benchmark result - Intel Core i7-3610QM Processor,CLEVO P15xEMx score: P7373 3DMarks

    Notice a huge difference of 439 points on the combined test.
     
    hackness, Aug 22, 2012
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  5. pau1ow

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    lo yeah forgot to advise Throttlestop! I mean for me TS is a must have, you can't not using it ! :D
     
    pau1ow, Aug 22, 2012
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  6. nova151

    nova151 Notebook Enthusiast

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    nova151, Aug 27, 2012
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    I had a similar issue, it was solved by disabling "BD PROCHOT" in Throttlestop.
     
    5482741, Aug 27, 2012
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  8. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    run it again but change your screen resolution as you have it set at 1280x720 which will give a much higher reading. :(
     
    MrDJ, Aug 28, 2012
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  9. nova151

    nova151 Notebook Enthusiast

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    It's pretty standard to run it at those settings because, with the free version, those are the only settings you can run! Most scores you see on here are run at 1280x720.
     
    nova151, Aug 28, 2012
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  10. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    oh cant you change the res in the free version. didnt know that.
    ill run mine again then at that res. i wondered why i had a lower score than most.
     
    MrDJ, Aug 28, 2012
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