GTA IV
We couldn't resist an extensive session with Grand Theft Auto, Edition 4, being equipped with a quad core CPU and an efficient GTX 260M graphic card. Beforehand, we approached the maximum possible resolution and detail level carefully.
The game integrated benchmark test delivered a good 57.88 fps at minimum graphic settings. It was then slightly less at medium settings (1024x769, all med., 21710/50/8), that is to say 47.97 fps. With this, the notebook seemed to be ready for our highest benchmark class, with which the hardware is properly demanded at a resolution of 1280x1024, all high and the settings 25/100/100/16 (view, detail, vehicles, shadows). The mySN XMG5 came up with 36.74 fps in the state of delivery.
After the graphic driver update this result increased to a good 40.56 fps.
FEAR 2, GRID, CoD 4
For the following games tighter rules were, of course, applied for the executed benchmark tests, meaning the yardstick was set for each at high detail levels.
FEAR achieved, but for a few studders, averagely a good 77.03 fps (1280x1024, high, 4xAA) and slightly less (73.4 fps) with the outdated drivers.
You also needn't skimp with graphic details in the racing game GRID, with the according configuration mind you, with the mySN XMG5.
The device delivered a good average of 60.6 fps at high detail setting (1280x1024, 2xXMSAA). A slight increase (56.2 with the older driver) could also be observed here, due to the graphic driver update.
The shooter Call of Duty 4 already has a few months more on its back, but doesn't give itself less demanding at high graphic requirements.
The test sample reached an average of 63.7 fps at a resolution of 1280x1024, all options on and on high. The performance gain due to the driver update of more than 10 fps (52.8 fps older driver) is very perceptible.
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