3DMark Released

What score should I get? Is there any way to compare to a normal 7970m? Feels like something is busted with my drivers, but I'm not sure, since it's showing Core clock 300 MHz
Memory clock 150 MHz on the results page :/

 

your score is normal with crappy enduro.

 

You wouldn't get that high of a score with clocks that low. The program probably recorded your clocks before they switched over to full speed or after the full clocks switched off. The GPU score seems a bit lower than what I have seen.

 

Now with the highest OC at 1.05V vBios...

Ice Storm

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Funny, the last run of "Ice storm" with lower oc was getting more points...

Cloud Gate

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Fire Strike

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Next results when I ´ll get back my SLI .

 

ice storm is heavily dependent on the CPU, so maybe it didnt get enough thermal headroom with ur gpu OCed so high to unfold its full potential

and yeah, that high score is definitely due to the 4.7 ghz

 

Seems that even new Benchmarks doesn´t give much credit for having a six core CPU .
Hm, temps are very good with my CPU, never goes above 80°. Maybe I should try a little bit more oc with the CPU then ...

 

u should IIRC ice storm is only laid out for up to quad core cpus, anything above that wont register. so in order to pull out higher scores in both ice storm and cloud gate, crank up that cpu clock! (cloud gate is somewhere in the middle of the gpu-dependent fire strike and cpu-dependent ice storm)

 

Ok, makes sense because Ice Storm is supposed to bench smart phones and tablets...

 

Ice Storm:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M video card benchmark result - Intel Core i7-3940XM,Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. MS-16F3 score: P119137 3DMarks

Cloudgate:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M video card benchmark result - Intel Core i7-3940XM,Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. MS-16F3 score: P20799 3DMarks

Firestrike:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M video card benchmark result - Intel Core i7-3940XM,Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. MS-16F3 score: P5696 3DMarks

1130/2530 GPU clocks, 4.26ghz CPU clocks, 970mhz 9-9-9-26 1T ram.

 

Why is your Ice storm graphics score so low compared to your other better scores when you look at my run?

 

Optimus likely provides a bottleneck when you start hitting 800fps lol. It does have to transmit every frame over the PCI-E bus after all.

 

Here is my result:

AMD Radeon HD 7970M video card benchmark result - Intel Core i7-3610QM Processor,CLEVO P15xEMx

Can anyone explain to me why my CPU was only running at 1197 MHz? While the others' can get to 3192 MHz? (for example this one AMD Radeon HD 7970M video card benchmark result - Intel Core i7-3610QM Processor,CLEVO P170EM).

Thank you.

 

looks like ur cpu was running on idle clocks @1.2 Ghz. have u checked and made sure that all settings are on high performance in ur system? both in the hotkey tool and windows itself? if that doesnt help, go ahead and try throttlestop.

ur physics scores really do seem a bit low in comparison. also, what kinda temps have u been reaching? not that ur cpu is throttling due to overheating.

 

thanks for referring to my 3dmark scores page. from the scores u post, there is no way your cpu is really running at 1197mhz. all your scores are normal for crappy enduro. it could be the test read your cpu speed before it turbo boost.

 

Meaker
Insane clocks you've got there, buddy! How do you even cool that thing?) +1 for the run

 

Thank you for your suggestions, it is true that I set the CPU limit to 99% in Power Management, maybe that is the cause. I changed it to 100% and just tried a test, here is the new result:
AMD Radeon HD 7970M video card benchmark result - Intel Core i7-3610QM Processor,CLEVO P15xEMx

The result is much better but the CPU clock is always at 1197MHz, weird.

 

did u keep an eye on the cpu clocks while running the test? using afterburner for example? cuz it may actually also be 3dmark providing u with a false reading. it shows ur gpu at idle clocks as well the truth may be somewhere in between

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

 

One of my last benchmarks with GTX560M... tho my CPU suddenly seems to need a repaste... 101C during 3dMark doesn't seem too healthy.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M video card benchmark result - Intel Core i7-2670QM Processor,CLEVO P150HMx

 

My 570m running at it's max gaming stable. 825/1650/1900

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570M video card benchmark result - Intel Core i7-2670QM Processor,Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. MS-1761

 

That's deffinitely not healthy. I recommend Antec formula 7. It works great on my 2670.

 

Nice scores, looks like you're right around 6990m/580m levels. Never knew what kind of gpu you had, is your laptop a M17x r3?

 

It's an MSI gt780dxr. Not as flashy as an AW but the screen is a lot better(Wish AW offered mat screen). Have that overclocked as well to 75hz btw.

If they keep making AW's than my next one will be an m18x with two 880m's.

 

Nice man, I was just saying to another member how the screen is AW's achilles heel lol. Hopefully they'll add a matte option and bring 120hz 3D to the M18x and M14x as well.

Don't worry, I'm sure AW will be around for quite a while. Not sure if the M18x will still be in production, but there will definitely still be a dual gpu option in either a 17" or 18" laptop. And I'll be upgrading along with you 2014 is going to be an epic year for PC gaming.

 

Hell yeah!

Since than I tried 85hz btw. Works perfectly. I tried it with Word in Conflict. This screen is a real gem despite it being Chinese. lol

I've been thinking about what another 17" sli AW would be like and I'm pretty sure I'd like it. We could get a 120hz screen. That would be worth the downgrade in size in my book.

 

Fermi cards still hold up well. Your card is still more powerful than most 6xx series cards today.

That would be pretty sweet, I'd trade my M18x in for an M17x sli with a 120hz screen any day. I think it would be cool for AW to go back to 15" and 17" models too. Oh, and give them all aluminum chassis. It'd drive the price up a bit, but it would really give them a "premium" feel over the competition.

 

Yeah I agree. Have you tried overclocking your screen? It's real easy. You just need to make a custom resolution in the nvidia control panel. Be careful if you try it though. It can kill the screen.

 

No I haven't, didn't know if it was possible on Alienwares. I've seen some of the Sager guys do it though.

I'm going to look into it now though If I could even get it up to 80hz or so it would be a nice improvement.

 

Yeah I just found out about it yesterday. It's possible on any nvidia notebook. Don't know about AMD.

Even 75hz is a noticable improvement. If you see any artefacts or distorted colors revert back immediately!

I've just played some BF3 with 85hz. Was nice and smooth.

 

Single Card
171999
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M video card benchmark result - Intel Core i7-3940XM,Alienware M18xR2 score: P171999 3DMarks
23402
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M video card benchmark result - Intel Core i7-3940XM,Alienware M18xR2 score: P23402 3DMarks
5811
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M video card benchmark result - Intel Core i7-3940XM,Alienware M18xR2 score: P5811 3DMarks

 

If they could remove all the LEDs and weird ornaments, I would consider one, since right now it would be embarassing to bring one to work...

 

It seems that I face the same problem. I am afraid that SLI isn't working properly in the "combined test", as my score seems too low:

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675M video card benchmark result - Intel Core i7-980X Processor,CLEVO CO. X7200 score: P3586 3DMarks

Can it be that in the combined test one Graphic card is used for SLI AND PhysX?

Would it be helpful, if I change settings to PhysX -> CPU?

 

I just tried again with PhysX -> CPU and got a slightly better result:

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675M video card benchmark result - Intel Core i7-980X Processor,CLEVO CO. X7200 score: P3615 3DMarks

But I am still wondering why my combined test score is comparatively low to others with similar specs? I would have expected around 4000.

I also tried the tips Mr. Fox provided, but to no avail:

So again: Is there an explanation for it?

 

When you say similar specced, what do you mean?

 

So, here is stock clocks now with SLI :

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Overclocking follow soon .

 

I.E. the two following examples:

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570M video card benchmark result - Intel Core i7-2670QM Processor,Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. MS-1761

I just ran one more test with SLI disabled and got following result:

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675M video card benchmark result - Intel Core i7-980X Processor,CLEVO CO. X7200

Although the GTX 570m runs with highly overclocked rates, I assume it should match with a single GTX 675m. But if I compare these two results, I am just wondering why my combined score is so low, respectively the other one so high???

When you have a look on Tirenz' score with his single GTX 680m at clock settings:

http://forum.notebookreview.com/sager-clevo/693234-x7200-sli-gtx-680m-how-works-impressions-benches-26.html

and then mine with SLI at clock settings

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675M video card benchmark result - Intel Core i7-980X Processor,CLEVO CO. X7200 score: P3615 3DMarks

then I don't understand my poor combined score. Of course there has to be a difference, but not this high!

So I am assuming this could be a SLI-Issue or an issue with my GTX 675m's. In my opinion they are performing quite "strange" regarding the combined score. The other graphic results however are quite fine....

 

Not sure where you work that it would be an embarrassment considering you can turn off all the lights.

It's not an sli issue.

 

Not sure where you work where it wouldn't be embarrassing to bring in an Alienware... Your laptop screams, I'm more interested in gaming than being serious and do real work. And also screams, I need attention. That's with the lights off. With them on, good grief, they will think you still need to grow up. Probably would expect you to show up to work in surfer shorts, hawaiian shirt, unkempt and unwashed hair and flip flops.

If anyone showed up at work with a M17x or M18x and a client came to visit for a meeting, good grief, I'd be so embarrassed.

 

I think it's you who may need to grow up.
I'm a network admin. List of some of the places I go.
Real estate
Insurance
Law Offices
County
Government
Schools
Industrial
Dental
And the list goes on.

And have not had one bad complaint other than the size(But that is to be expected). I did this with my Sager np9262 and this Alienware. Although none of them knew what a Sager/Clevo was. And most new what an Alienware was.
I understand you may be prone to pure pressure, but I'm not. I go and do as I please and not as a follower.

PS: If i wanted to show up to work like that, I can. Too bad your not bold enough to do so. Glad your not getting paid for your opinion though...You would be very broke right now.

Side note"
Good grief! This really screams for attention
Sager NP150EM | i7-3610QM | 7970M GHZ Edition @ 1025/1375 | 1080p 95% NTSC Matte | 120GB Mushkin Atlas | 750GB XT Hybrid | 16GB ADATA CL9 1600 @ 1.35v| Intel 6235
On the go accessories: Logitech Performance MX, Asus Xonar U3, Shure SRH840
Audio: NP9150EM > Toslink > Audio-gd NFB 11.32 > AT AD900x + modmic / JBL L20t
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You forgot to list every other thing you own.

 

What do you do for a living?

Sent from my GT-N7000

 

People not complaining does not mean they don't get a bad first impression, but sure, if you work in IT people expect you to be a bit socially retarded anyways

 

Too many handbags at dawn, not enough benchmarking! I will see if I can throw out some more scores today

 

Was there some point to be made or are you just being "socially retarded"
I use to own a Clevo as well Clevo Fan girl.

 

Did I hear benchmarking?

OK, here are my latest results, SLI with the 1.05V vBios, overclocked as much as I could, and the i7 970 overclocked up to 3,95 GHz... as much as I could. Sometimes I could push it to 4,3 GHz but never stable (gave it more voltage, temps were all right, but blue screens anyway )

Doesn´t come close to the scores of Meaker, Johnksss and Mr. Fox, but it´s not that bad for a 3 year old machine .

Icestorm:

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Cloud Gate

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Fire Strike

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Intel HD Graphics 4000 Mobile video card benchmark result - Intel Core i7-3610QM Processor,CLEVO P15xEMx

I must have the best hd4000 there is

 

Yes "old man" time for you to grace us with a few more benchmarks.

Then back to the "handbags" at dawn.

Those scores are pretty good and coming right along! What you can try as a test is to limit how many cores you run on say the first test. Then crank the cpu up a bit higher and see if that will help.

 

Thanks! That´s very interesting, will try that! At NBR one never stops to learn something new .

 

No problem!
Im curious to know if we can push that chip in single or dual core mode to a much higher speed. This is the biggest draw back of the 7200 series. Most benchmarks or games use only 1 to 2 cores. Just because you can't capitalize on them all does not mean you cant capitalize on a few of them. We normally disable HT in the bios or turn off 2 cores as well in the bios. What this does is allow you to run a higher cpu over clock for those test that need more mhz than cores. So if your up to it and can get it done, then give it a go. It's what i would do if I had one.

 

Nah I am not going to be able to push any further without a few more Vs:

Firestrike:

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M video card benchmark result - Intel Core i7-3940XM,Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. MS-16F3 score: P5755 3DMarks

 

New run after applying premas TDP mod:
(doesn't change much but fire strike physics went up by ~500points)

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M video card benchmark result - Intel Core i7-2670QM Processor,CLEVO P150HMx

 

Did you say you were getting a 7970M? I think you will be amazed at the difference if you do, it will really get the most out of those CPU tweaks too.