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The new x264 HD Benchmark 5.0 is here!
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 This is the improved version of the x264 HD Benchmark 4.0 benchmark
which had become a standard CPU benchmark for Tech ARP as well as many
other hardware enthusiasts.
We have completely revamped the benchmark by using a new 1080p video
sample, as well as added both 64-bit and 32-bit tests using the latest
r2200 x264 encoder. There have been other major changes under the hood
as well, to make it a better stress test for newer multi-core
processors. All these changes make the x264 HD Benchmark 5.0 the new
best tool for testing the full capabilities of modern multi-core,
multi-threaded processors.
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SiSoftware Sandra Lite 2012 SP4 (18.45) Released
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SiSoftware Sandra (the System ANalyser, Diagnostic and Reporting Assistant) is an information & diagnostic utility. It should provide most of the information (including undocumented) you need to know about your hardware, software and other devices whether hardware or software. Sandra is a (girl) name of Greek origin that means `defender`, `helper of mankind`."
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Unstoppable Gorg Review - The Aliens Are Coming! @ Techgage
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Futuremark is well known in the gaming community, but not for its games. Better known for its benchmarks such as 3D Mark, it`s proving itself capable of more than just synthetic tests. Shattered Horizons was its first foray into making games back in 2009. Keeping the space theme but moving back in time, we have at our digital hands, Unstoppable Gorg!"
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Real World Labs And RaidSonic Joint Contest
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Only 5 more days left before we close the doors of our last contest of 2011 through which we are giving away 3 awesome prizes by RaidSonic and so we sincerely hope you can all join us once again.,,,,,,,,"
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iXBT Labs Review: i3DSpeed December 2011
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The i3DSpeed informs you about performance of popular graphics cards and the best price/performance deals in the market. This time we retested all graphics cards with NVIDIA Drivers 290.36 and AMD CATALYST 11.12; added test results of AMD Radeon HD 7970."
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Futuremark 3DMark 11 v1.0.3 Now Available on NGOHQ.com
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Futuremark 3DMark 11 is the latest version of the world`s most popular benchmark for measuring the graphics performance of gaming PCs. Designed for testing DirectX 11 hardware running on Windows 7 and Windows Vista the benchmark includes six all new benchmark tests. The Basic Edition is free to use and allows an unlimited number of benchmark runs without registration or expiry. * Bullet physics library updated to 2.79 in order to improve compatibility with current and future CPUs and GPUs. * Manual GPU Selection option now available on the Help-tab. * Updated SystemInfo module to version 4.6 with improved compatibility with current and future hardware. * Improved error handling and messages. * A new More tab with information about new Futuremark benchmarks. * Professional Edition activation now requires online key verification. Download"
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PCMark 7 Basic Edition Now Available at NGOHQ.com
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PCMark 7 is a new Futuremark benchmark offering complete PC performance testing for Windows 7, is now available to download and purchase. PCMark 7 is available in 3 editions: the free Basic Edition offering unlimited runs of the PCMark test suite without registration or expiry, the Advanced Edition which includes all 7 benchmark tests and the Professional Edition which unlocks all features and is the only edition licensed for commercial use. PCMark 7 is the latest benchmark from developer Futuremark and joins existing Windows PC tests PCMark05 for Windows XP and PCMark Vantage for Windows Vista. PCMark 7 provides a set of 7 PC tests for measuring different aspects of PC performance with a high degree of accuracy. Overall system performance is measured by the PCMark test. The Lightweight test measures the capabilities of entry level systems and mobility platforms unable to run the full PCMark test. Common use performance is measured by the Entertainment, Creativity and Productivity tests. Component performance is measured by the Computation and Storage hardware tests. The Storage test is ideal for testing SSDs and external hard drives in addition to the system drive. Download"
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PC Mark 7 Performance Review
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The application itself is very straightforward and not surprisingly, user friendly. Installation and setup do not get in the way of a streamlined benchmarking process. Benchmarking itself is also easier than ever, albeit at the slight cost of customization. There are six primary benchmarks which are fully automated at specific settings. The inclusion of a light-weight benchmark, means that the benchmark won`t take unusually long or produce disproportionately low scores on entry-level systems. The cherry on top of PCMark 7, is that the basic version maintains all of the core features of the program, allowing a much larger user-base. Though there was nothing notably wrong with PCMark Vantage, PCMark 7 has improved on the design with a free version that facilitates a larger user-base, a user-friendly interface and an overall streamlined benchmarking process."
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i3DSpeed
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http://ixbtlabs.com/articles3/i3dspeed/1011/i1011-video-p1.html,The i3DSpeed informs you about performance of popular graphics cards and the best price/performance deals in the market. This time we retested all graphics cards with NVIDIA Drivers 285.62 and AMD CATALYST 11.9."
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x264 HD Benchmark 4.0 is here
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This is the improved version of the x264 HD Benchmark 3.0 benchmark
which had become a standard CPU benchmark for Tech ARP as well as many
other hardware enthusiasts.
The new x264 HD Benchmark 4.0 ups the ante by using the latest r1913
x264 encoder as well as other changes under the hood. This makes the
x264 HD Benchmark 4.0 the new best tool for testing the full
capabilities of modern multi-core, multi-threaded processors.
Do note that due to the changes, the results from x264 HD Benchmark
4.0 are NOT comparable with results from older versions of the
benchmark.
In addition to the release of the benchmark, we will be compiling
benchmark results for this new version. So please contribute your new
benchmark results to this project!
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Crysis 2: Worlds First DirectX 11 Video Benchmarks & Screenshots
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Crysis 2 was released three months back to some disappointment. Despite a generally warm reception on the gameplay front, Crysis 2 was neither the eye-candy fest nor the graphics card stress test some were hoping for. If you recall, Crysis was the definitive real-world stress test back in its day. For quite some time after its release, even the most powerful systems struggled to run Crysis at maximum detail. Crysis 2`s lack of graphical oomph was mainly due to missing DirectX 11 support at launch, which meant that Crysis 2 could not take advantage of the latest technologies such as tessellation. Fortunately, Crytek promised to add DirectX 11 support in a future update, and, three months later, it has made good on its promise. VR-Zone has whipped up some benchmarks, videos and screenshots galore to see Crysis 2 in its full glory!"
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Overclockers Push Sandy Bridge to New Levels of Performance
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HELSINKI, FINLAND - AUGUST 8, 2011 - In June Futuremark® ran a worldwide
overclocking competition to push the limits of performance for PCs using Sandy
Bridge chipsets. Today, Futuremark congratulates the winners of the contest that
saw thousands of entries from more than 60 countries.
SANDY BRIDGE Z68 INTEGRATED GRAPHICS OC CONTEST
This contest segment was
restricted to PCs with Intel's new Sandy Bridge Z68 chipset with integrated
Intel HD Graphics.
Alva "Lucky_n00b" Jonathan smashed through the P4000 limit to set a new world
record of P4419 using 3DMark Vantage's performance preset. His set-up consisted
of an Intel Core i7-2600K with MSI Z68A-GD80 motherboard. To better appreciate
Alva's skills, with factory settings his set up would score around P2200.
SANDY BRIDGE PLUS PALIT DISCRETE GRAPHICS OC CONTEST
The second contest
segment was open to any PC using a Sandy Bridge-based CPU together with a single
card, single GPU Palit brand discrete graphics card.
Giorgioprimo took the honors, and collected the $1000 cash top prize, with a
score of P10734 using 3DMark 11 performance preset. His set up included an Intel
Core i7-2600K processor paired with a Palit GeForce GTX 580 graphics card. At
factory settings, this set up would score P6600.
TOP SCORES, TOP PRIZES
Palit Overclocking with Sandy Bridge is one of a
number of overclocking competitions Futuremark holds each year. For details of
upcoming contests please visit http://www.3dmark.com/competitions/
or follow Futuremark on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Futuremark
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Quick Look at Futuremark's PCMark 7
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Futuremark has launched the latest version of its popular PC benchmarking tool, PCMark, and as its "7" name suggests, it's designed exclusively for use with Windows 7. A couple of notable changes were made to both the test organization of the program, and also its pricing schemes. Join us as we take a quick look to see what's been added or refined.
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Crysis 2 DX11 VGA graphics and CPU performance benchmarks
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Crysis 2 launched earlier this year I have to admit, I was a little ticked off that the game was only a DX9 title. Hence I did not even bother to purchase it. However a week and a half ago Crytek released a new 1.9 patch, that and bringing DirectX 11 towards the game. And yet another patch was released, a high-resolution texture package. The end-result even baffled a graphics monger like yours truly.
Today well be looking at game performance with a graphics card or sixteen. Next to that we'll also have a peek at CPU scaling with a handful of processors to see on what platform the game runs best.
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