Sony SZ6 series: what are people getting for 3dmark scores?

It's been quite disappointing trying to chug my SZ650 n/c through 3dmark05 and 06...the scores are way below the dell m1330 ones (less dedicated memory really affects your performance, I guess).

Right now for example I'm getting 2100 for 3dmark05. Does anyone else have any results they'd like to share?

 

Yeah, I've been getting around 2100 on 3dmark05.

 

3DMark06 Results, no tweaks, as packaged by Sony(plus updating windows)

VGN-SZ640N06

3DMark Score 1058 3DMarks
SM 2.0 Score 324 Marks
SM 3.0 Score 419 Marks
CPU Score 2067 Marks

System and CPU Information
Microsoft Windows Vista
DirectX Version 10.0
Mobo Manufacturer Sony Corporation
Mobo Model VAIO
AGP Rates (Current/Available) 16x / N/A
CPU Name Intel Core 2 2394 MHz
CPU String Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T7700 @ 2.40GHz($339.0+)
Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 / 2.4 GHz processor ( mobile ) ($339.00+)
HDD Model ST91608220AS ATA Device($107.46+)
Slot 1 1024 MB DDR2($39.75+)
Slot 2 1024 MB DDR2($39.75+)
Graphics Chipset NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS($164.99+)
Driver Name NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
Driver Version 7.15.11.128
Driver Status WHQL - Not FM Approved
Co-operative adapters No
Video Memory 64 MB
Core Clock N/A
Memory Clock N/A

Benchmark Settings
Default Settings Custom
Program Version 3DMark06 Revision 1 Build 0

 

^ hmm, I don't even think I broke 1000 on my 3dmark06 try a few weeks ago, though I'll try again after installing a new set of drivers.

 

I got 2186 today in NVIDIA mode with Performance Settings. That was using 3dmark05. I have the SZ650. I have also upgraded to the last NVIDIA driver(163.44) and all the hot fixes on the NVIDIA site. I too am a little disappointed considering the review I read on this machine showed a score of 2800 with the same settings.

 

Quake 4 seems barely playable at 800x600 low detail.

 

Make sure you are in NVIDIA mode and running under High Performance settings. The review I read was quoted on the SZ650:

"In all but the most demanding games we were able to run with high resolutions and effects settings (we had to be more conservative with F.E.A.R. to get a solid 23 or better fps)."

 

anyone play BF2 on this puppy yet??

 

I got 2283 in 3Dmark05. But I have clean install of Vista, and have driver version 162.18.

 

Most current RTS games play pretty well on medium settings. I've been playing C&C3 recently and its smooth. I also have FEAR installed and if you play around with the graphic settings you can get it to look alright in-game and still be playable (mostly low/medium, a few things on high). The cinematic sequences are pretty rough though.

 

3Dmark03 6223
3Dmark06 1233

SZ650N
T7500
2048MB ram
8400M GS OC'd to 600/770


I'm going to pick up a copy of BF2 tomorrow since I scratched my old disks.

 

Wanabe, what program did you use to OC the 8400m and how is the stability?

 

hey Wanabe, end up getting that BF2 copy? I'd be really interested to know how thats going for your on the SZ hey.

thanks

 

ATI Tool Beta 0.27. 0.26 didn't work.

Yes, it works on the Geforce card.

I used the Rivatuner and later used it to monitor my temps, but I like ATI Tool because it has a 'find max clock' and 'find max memory speed' tool, but the biggest reason I got it is because it has a built in artifact detector. Stability seems to be alright, since the max clocks were actually around 650/820, but I lowered them after running the ATI Tool artifact detector for longer (half an hour) periods of time.


EDIT: I went to Walmart today, and they only had one of those combo boxes where it has BF2, BF2 Special forces, BF2 Armored Fury, and the other one for like, $40. Me being Chinese, I said screw it and plan on going to Best Buy tomorrow.

 

3D Mark05 Version 1.3.0: 2806

SZ680, XP Pro SP2, 1,5GB, 2.2Ghz.

(3D Mark06 1600 or so, forgot the exact number.)

 

So yeah with XP that 3dmark score is much, much higher...especially if PhilFlow did not overclock the GPU.

 

XP was around 2700 and Vista about 2300. Both OS were clean installs.

 

yeah did not overclock and used the latest drivers from Laptop2go.com

 

How did you actually set the clock speed at anything higher than 400/600? My card looks like its locked -- did you modify the bios of the card first to allow for overclocking?

I found a guide here, but feel like its above my level of expertise:
http://www.benchzone.com/page.php?al=geforce_overclocking_gui&pg=1