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    7970M benchmark results (ONLY)

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Meaker@Sager, Jun 8, 2012.

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    Meaker did you try the just released June 12th driver yet?
     
    long2905, Jun 14, 2012
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    this is an exert from benchmark3d:

    "Without the slightly elevated 3DMark HDR/SH 3.0 scores for the 8.97 April 18, this new 12.6 9.00 Beta driver would have been extremely close to 1st place, still, this is a good driver that, keep this in mind, focuses on HD7000 cards.

    The good things about this driver is the DiRT 3 performance fix, switchable driver support and improved performance with Skyrim (about 10% increase compared to any of other 21 drivers). The bad: I can’t find any flaws, at least not obvious flaws but what I can say is that 8.97 remains the best driver for non-HD7000 cards/owners."

    so looks like these drivers concentrate on the 7000 series which is good
     
    SlickDude80, Jun 14, 2012
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    Should a Fraps average of 30 - 40 (varies a lot though) in the beginning of Crysis (before finding the dead teammate in the forest) with an OC of 940/1420 be good? Or not?

    Notebook check says Crysis 2 has an average of 54fps with everything maxed out in DX11 at 1080p. Doesn't seem right, but I'm a noob, lol.
     
    DJStarscream, Jun 14, 2012
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    Will try those drivers, cheers.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jun 14, 2012
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    DJStarscream, Jun 15, 2012
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    stock voltage only (1.05v) ;)
     
    Riri-Fifi, Jun 15, 2012
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    Can't believe you OCed it that much, my R4 can't do that. Unless MSIA is playing up, which it has been doing.

    How's your card/OCing translating to gameplay?
     
    DJStarscream, Jun 15, 2012
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    Does sandy bridge usually trash the first gen i7 in the physics and combined tests or is something happening there?
    (Left side M15X) [Right side mine]
    Graphics Test 1 (27.04) [26.72] FPS
    Graphics Test 2 (31.63) [29.93] FPS
    Graphics Test 3 (41.21) [39.75] FPS
    Graphics Test 4 (20.92) [19.71] FPS
    Physics Test 1 (4.27) [26.14] FPS
    Combined Test 1 (8.91) [30.73] FPS
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jun 15, 2012
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    Nice OC... how's it translate to gaming FPS?
     
    DJStarscream, Jun 15, 2012
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    Check your CPU frequency over time.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jun 15, 2012
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    thanks I think that will be my 24/7 OC :)
     
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    984/1400? it's definitely doable. I can run those clocks for everyday, but i have no need to so I drop it to 950/1400...and right now, playing D3, i have it at stock because I'm already getting 100+fps. There is no need for the OC
     
    SlickDude80, Jun 15, 2012
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    yeah i know some games just don't need that but also those games don't overheat the card as bad so is fine leaving OC all the time :)
     
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    definitely! Overall though, even overclocked, I find the temps on the 7970's to be very reasonable. And you being down in the swamps, temps must be a major concern
     
    SlickDude80, Jun 15, 2012
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    Can you try BF3 with those clocks?
     
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    this may sounds strange but that's the only game I don't have
     
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    Crysis 1?

    High and Very High?
     
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    I can try that when i get home
     
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    Appreciated mate, I await your news. :)
     
    DJStarscream, Jun 15, 2012
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    I think your CPU is refusing to work for you. :p

    GPU score is perfectly fine, CPU score, not so much. :p
    Probably some energy saving mode you have enabled or something
     
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    Yeah, I can see that, but the computer is brand new. Why is the CPU failing me D: ?
     
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    You can`t do much on an empty stomach can you?
     
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    Hmm, I do not think that I get your figurative language? How do I feed the CPU?

    The Power Mode is set to "High Performance". Hmm.
     
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    Some kind of powerplan that disables turbo boost and such with the CPU
    CPU throttling
    Faulty CPU
    +++

    I have no idea
     
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    Might want to check those CPU temps though just to be sure. Looked like the CPU had locked itself at idle clocks.
     
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    here is crysis benchmark
     

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    Thanks for sharing again bro! Rep for effort! :)
     
    SlickDude80, Jun 15, 2012
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    Thanks

    probably no body knows yet but the 7970 throttles at 81c and it goes full speed once the temps drop

    I experienced this running furmark stability test with 4x and extra voltage 1075v
     
    Speedy Gonzalez, Jun 15, 2012
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    Tried to stress it with a program called "Core Damage". After 5 min it was 70-74 degrees, but the it the core clock stayed at 3100 mhz. This means that it does not throttle, right?
     
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    crysis 950-1300 :)
     

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    You need to check while running a 3d app to make sure when both the CPU and GPU are working one is not suffering because your CPU results are too low in the combined tests.
     
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    He runs the AC 24/7 so thankfully he does not have to worry about ambient temps to much :D
     
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    The combined score is similar to other's. Those with a slightly better model score a bit higher though.

    Btw, why are you selling your machine Meaker?
     
    powerfull499, Jun 16, 2012
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    On stock clocks can people please tell me their FurMark (15 min burn in 1080p) and Unigine scores at 1080P please. I need to know the region I should be in as I think my 7970M is significantly weaker than it should be...

    In Furmark I only get an average of 24fps, max temp 67oC 99% GPU usage.

    Nvidia may be getting a new member lol...
     
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    I would look at gaming results rather than arbitrary numbers DJ and powerful I am moving to a system that properly allows the 7970M to stretch its legs.
     
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    Is my 7970M faulty then? I never even get remotely those scores at Very High with an OC of 950-1400

    Barely ever get over 40fps... I have a turbo boosted 3820QM processor as well... :/ Can you run Furmark at 1080P and post your results at stock clocks please :)

    Meaker: It's not great with games either. Performs poorly when I disable the Intel Graphics 4000 and run solely off of the 7970M. In other words, my 7970M only performs well when I enable enduro and set certain programs to high perfomance... It's a joke.
     
    DJStarscream, Jun 16, 2012
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    I don't think that your 7970M is faulty. Are you using the same driver as Speedy Gonzalez?
     
    powerfull499, Jun 16, 2012
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    I'm using the Dell driver, but still - there's no way my performance should be THIS weak.
     
    DJStarscream, Jun 16, 2012
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    What driver where you running on this Unigine test? And you weren't OC'ed here either, were you? MY cant cant Even come CLOSE to your scores.
     
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    Why the 3610qm instead of the 3720qm in your new machine Meaker?
     
    SocaJam, Jun 16, 2012
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    He is running 12.5 beta modded from slick's guide. You can install if by FN+F7 and restart then proceed to install that driver. And yes, 12.5 is better than your current stock Dell driver.
     
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