[Test Report] Powercolor HD4870X2

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08-19-2008, 04:37 PM
dasa

ah sp1
looks like vista hasent auto updated to sp1 yet
thanks for the tip ill see how it goes

edit: much better!

DX9 1900x1200 AA=No AA, 64 bit test, Quality: High
Ave FPS: 56.705
Min FPS: 35.94
Max FPS: 72.78

DX10 1900x1200 AA=No AA, 64 bit test, Quality: VeryHigh
Ave FPS: 34.49
Min FPS: 21.65
Max FPS: 42.96

DX10 1900x1200 AA=16xQ, 64 bit test, Quality: VeryHigh
Ave FPS: 32.135
Min FPS: 21.32
Max FPS: 38.80
08-20-2008, 09:02 AM
mascaras

Quote:

Originally Posted by dasa

ah sp1
looks like vista hasent auto updated to sp1 yet
thanks for the tip ill see how it goes

edit: much better!

DX9 1900x1200 AA=No AA, 64 bit test, Quality: High
Ave FPS: 56.705
Min FPS: 35.94
Max FPS: 72.78

DX10 1900x1200 AA=No AA, 64 bit test, Quality: VeryHigh
Ave FPS: 34.49
Min FPS: 21.65
Max FPS: 42.96

DX10 1900x1200 AA=16xQ, 64 bit test, Quality: VeryHigh
Ave FPS: 32.135
Min FPS: 21.32
Max FPS: 38.80

see !! :)

regards
08-21-2008, 05:35 AM
Mumid

When benching crysis 64 bit, is it normal for the first loop to have really slow FPS, not jerky, really smooth, just low fps. By the time it gets to the second run, it runs at the right speed. Is that normal or is it just me?
08-21-2008, 05:37 AM
jmke

the first loop it's caching; first run has lower fps on all platforms afaik
08-21-2008, 06:09 AM
Mumid

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmke

the first loop it's caching; first run has lower fps on all platforms afaik

I benched on xp and vista 32 and while the first loop is slower on all, the behavior off the 64 bit version is totally different. Other two, are jerky and a bit slower, but 64 bit isnt jerky, its just loads slower. First loop is a lot slower on 64bit than 32bit, but like a say a lot smoother and no pauses for loading stuff in.
08-21-2008, 08:13 AM
Computerville

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mumid

I benched on xp and vista 32 and while the first loop is slower on all, the behavior off the 64 bit version is totally different. Other two, are jerky and a bit slower, but 64 bit isnt jerky, its just loads slower. First loop is a lot slower on 64bit than 32bit, but like a say a lot smoother and no pauses for loading stuff in.

- I woulden say that´s the difference of 32 and 64-bit, but I´m not an expert in Crysis 64-bit benchmarking.
08-21-2008, 09:29 PM
cakofony

I just got mine!
how did you change the fan speed? I cant seem to figure that one out.
08-25-2008, 10:52 PM
Atal

wow seems that Anti Aliasing is not an issue AT ALL for this card even at 16Q :shocked:
08-26-2008, 08:02 AM
mascaras

Quote:

Originally Posted by cakofony

I just got mine!
how did you change the fan speed? I cant seem to figure that one out.

Quote:

Radeon HD4870X2 FAN FIX

1º >> Catalsyt Control Center >> unlock OVERDRIVE

http://img28.picoodle.com/data/img28...om_a664577.jpg

2º >> Profiles >> Profiles Manager >> Create Profile & SAVE

http://img34.picoodle.com/data/img34...em_80c066e.jpg

http://img33.picoodle.com/data/img33...rm_dc242d1.jpg

3º >> close Catalyst Control Center ando go to :

windows XP >> C:\Documents and Settings\username \Local Settings\Application Data\ATI\ACE\Profiles

windows vista >> C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\ATI\ACE\Profiles

http://img37.picoodle.com/data/img37...rm_c8738ee.jpg

4º >> open the created profile (xxx.XML) with NOTEPAD

http://img34.picoodle.com/data/img34...om_156509a.jpg

and Edit the follow settings

http://img37.picoodle.com/data/img37...im_8e8c964.jpg

Quote:

<Property name="FanSpeedProtocolProperty" value="Percent" />
</Feature>
<Feature name="FanSpeedAlgorithm_1">
<Property name="FanSpeedAlgorithm" value="Manual" /> (change AUTOMATIC to MANUAL )
</Feature>
<Feature name="FanSpeedRPMTarget_1">
<Property name="Want" value="0" /> ( set to 0 rpm)
</Feature>
<Feature name="FanSpeedPercentTarget_1">
<Property name="Want" value="30" /> (set the Fan Speed % you want)
</Feature>
</Group>
</Groups>
<Adapter name="PCI_VEN_1002&DEV_9441&SUBSYS_2542100 2&REV_00_6&68F6CB1&0&00200008A">
<Aspect name="Overdrive5" />
</Adapter>
</Caste>
</Profile>

5º >> Save the profile >> go to CCC >> Profiles >> select profile

http://img28.picoodle.com/data/img28...lm_ab5a2fe.jpg

you can also use the new Expertool V4.0 , however the minimum fan speed you can select = 50%

:up:
08-26-2008, 09:07 AM
ShArKo

Well nice score and everything, but wich card can get more performance.........the 4870 X2 or GTX280 :confused::confused::confused:

here in argentina the price of 4870 X2 is over u$s700 and GTX280 is u$s590 and the 9800 GX2 u$s555..........

So my problem is not the money, but the PSU......
With my actualy PSU (topower 520W) can I use the GTX280 :confused::confused:
08-26-2008, 05:17 PM
s3rv3r

Help-me

HELP-ME PLEASE

1680x1050 - Very High Settings

http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/9...te23av7.th.jpg

Minimum : 22.22 Fps
Maximum : 40.75 Fps
Average : 29.85 Fps

My conf has some problem, because mascaras did:

Minimum : 24.66 Fps
Maximum : 51.75 Fps
Average : 39.6 Fps

More or less 10 Fps of difference.

My conf is:

E8400 @ 4.0Ghz
SAPPHIRE HD4870X2 Default
ASUS P5Q3 DELUXE
2x2GB OCZ PLATINUM C7
Catalyst 8.8
Silverstone ST75F 750W
2 x Raptor-X ( raid 0 )
Windows Vista 64bit +SP1

What do you think is wrong in my system ?

Thank You.
08-27-2008, 07:16 PM
s3rv3r

http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/7...novoxt1.th.jpg

The SM2.0 and CPU SCORE is the same, but the HDR/SM3 has 430 points of difference.

Maybe the 8.8 Beta is better than Official driver ?
09-01-2008, 12:06 PM
mascaras

Quote:

Originally Posted by s3rv3r

Maybe the 8.8 Beta is better than Official driver ?

:up:

for HD4870X2 >>> Cat 8.8 beta @ 8.52.2 (No doubt)

i have +7 Fps in crysis compared to 8.8 Final !

regards
09-01-2008, 12:34 PM
s3rv3r

Quote:

Originally Posted by mascaras

:up:

for HD4870X2 >>> Cat 8.8 beta @ 8.52.2 (No doubt)

i have +7 Fps in crysis compared to 8.8 Final !

regards

Ahhhhhhhh ATI :slapass:

Thanks Mascaras :bows::bows::bows:
09-01-2008, 04:15 PM
s3rv3r

I instal the Catalyst 8.54 ( 380MB )

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/8248/vantagecb8.th.jpg
09-05-2008, 10:12 AM
malik22

Quote:

Originally Posted by mascaras

:up:

for HD4870X2 >>> Cat 8.8 beta @ 8.52.2 (No doubt)

i have +7 Fps in crysis compared to 8.8 Final !

regards

These ones corrrect
http://www.files.to/get/347201/2f00xwmemt
09-07-2008, 01:22 AM
BulldogPO

Dudes!
Are these cards locked somehow?
I just cand overclock these, CCC clocks but real clocks stay at 2D clocks.
Rivatuner v2.10 does overclock but only one GPU.
09-07-2008, 07:51 AM
mascaras

Quote:

Originally Posted by malik22

These ones corrrect
http://www.files.to/get/347201/2f00xwmemt

correct !! :up:

Quote:

Originally Posted by BulldogPO

Dudes!
Are these cards locked somehow?
I just cand overclock these, CCC clocks but real clocks stay at 2D clocks.
Rivatuner v2.10 does overclock but only one GPU.

I can Overclock with CCC @ Overdrive !!

you can also try Rivatuner and AMD Gpu Tool

regards
09-07-2008, 08:15 AM
Shocker003

I want to up grade my graphic card (eVGA 8800GTS 320mb SC).
So which out of these two cards will you guys buy
Powercolor HD4870 512mb or Gainward HD 4870 512mb?:confused:
I think i can easily bump up the core clocks so the golden sample and PCS+ are out of the question for me. Pls. i need your advice and thanks for the help:up:
09-07-2008, 10:30 AM
malik22

Mascaras here are the 8.9 beta maybe they give you a performance boost
http://www.rage3d.com/board/showthread.php?t=33931358
09-07-2008, 02:51 PM
Shocker003

Well i guess no one wants to help out, cos am not buying or talking about a HD4870x2. Or am i asking in the wrong forum?
09-08-2008, 02:49 AM
ust

Buy the cheapest one. The cards are identical and I think that Powercolor's and Gainward's range of service is too.
If you care about looks, then pick the coolest one.
09-09-2008, 07:21 AM
F.stop

for HD4870X2 >>> Cat 8.8 beta @ 8.52.2 (No doubt)

i have +7 Fps in crysis compared to 8.8 Final !

regards[/QUOTE]

your right mascaras
im running 8.52.2 on my powercolor
runs good :D
09-11-2008, 04:48 PM
jaredpace

how does 8.53 or 8.54 or 8.9 betas compare to 8.52.2 betas?
09-11-2008, 05:01 PM
mascaras

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaredpace

how does 8.53 or 8.54 or 8.9 betas compare to 8.52.2 betas?

Hi

8.54 are not so good , 8.53 i didnt tested yet with 4870X2 , only with 4870 and 4850 !

:up:
09-15-2008, 09:09 AM
mascaras

Ok , just tested cat 8.9beta (8.53)

crysis bech almost same results as cat 8.8 beta (sample4800X2-8.52.2)

Cat 8.9 Beta
1680x1050
Very High
DX10

Average = 38.54 Fps

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/8...verymg9.th.jpg

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cat 8.9 beta
1680x1050
Very High
Anti-Aliasing 2x
DX10

Average = 37 Fps

http://img357.imageshack.us/img357/5...ryaahw6.th.jpg

:up:
09-15-2008, 09:32 AM
nigelke

i really loved reading this :)
great results whit this card.
What do you recommend? These latest drivers 8.9beta ore 8.8 ?

Tomorow i should have my own card :D ( I hope :) )
09-15-2008, 10:21 AM
mascaras

Quote:

Originally Posted by nigelke

i really loved reading this :)
great results whit this card.
What do you recommend? These latest drivers 8.9beta ore 8.8 ?

Tomorow i should have my own card :D ( I hope :) )

thnks

im using the catalyst 8.9 beta (8.53) since the performance is the same as 8.8beta ! :up:

regards
09-16-2008, 06:54 PM
NaeKuh

mascaras,

Heres loaded temps on water. :wasntme:

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p.../Loadtemps.jpg

The difference is hugh. The card is begging to be watercooled. :rofl:
09-16-2008, 09:27 PM
ACE76

I just got this card today but the HIS Hightech part. I ran mine totally stock along with my Q9650 stock and scored only 8912 in Vantage...does that sound right to you guys? My idle temps were 80c!!! This card is definitely getting water-cooled. Now I'm wondering if a single triple rad will cool a quad and this videocard sufficiently.

Any input on my Vantage score would be great...I'm using the official driver available on ATI's site. I read about an official ATI BIOS update for this videocard...is this true and if so has anyone used it yet?
09-16-2008, 10:56 PM
nigelke

Quote:

Originally Posted by mascaras

thnks

im using the catalyst 8.9 beta (8.53) since the performance is the same as 8.8beta ! :up:

regards

great to hear :D
today is going to be a party :D
09-19-2008, 11:29 AM
mascaras

Quote:

Originally Posted by ACE76

I just got this card today but the HIS Hightech part. I ran mine totally stock along with my Q9650 stock and scored only 8912 in Vantage...does that sound right to you guys? My idle temps were 80c!!! This card is definitely getting water-cooled. Now I'm wondering if a single triple rad will cool a quad and this videocard sufficiently.

Any input on my Vantage score would be great...I'm using the official driver available on ATI's site. I read about an official ATI BIOS update for this videocard...is this true and if so has anyone used it yet?

8912 marks in vantage Extreme or Performance mode??

about bios i didnt flash the card with any bios , im using the original Bios !

Temperature just use Rivatuner 2.11 to control Fan speed !

:up:

Quote:

Originally Posted by NaeKuh

mascaras,

Heres loaded temps on water. :wasntme:

The difference is hugh.

:yepp::yepp::up:

reagrds
09-24-2008, 01:13 PM
mascaras

Crysis Warhead Benchmark

http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/2858/warud4.jpg

E8400 @ 3.8Ghz
HD4870X2 Default
Catalyst 8.9
Windows Vista 64bit
1920x1200
Enthusiast
Level : AVALANCHE
DX10

Average :35 fps

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/5...alanchecv6.jpg

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E8400 @ 3.8Ghz
HD4870X2 Default
Catalyst 8.9
Windows Vista 64bit
1680x1050
enthusiast
Level : Airfield
DX10

Average : 42.5 fps

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/4...10benchuk8.jpg

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E8400 @ 3.8Ghz
HD4870X2 Default
Catalyst 8.9
Windows Vista 64bit
1680x1050
Enthusiast
Level : Airfield
DX9

Average : 50 fps

http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/8272/dx9benchoh1.jpg

:up:

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11-11-2008, 11:20 PM
0_o-Roy

Hey whats up with my gx2 texture fill rates and pixel fillrates being better than the 4870x2? oh and the bandwidth is better?http://s356.photobucket.com/albums/o...vshd4870x2.jpg
11-11-2008, 11:24 PM
0_o-Roy

stupid picture this is the link: http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/o...vshd4870x2.jpg
11-12-2008, 01:22 AM
[EvQ]RheA

How much of an improvement over the original Crysis?
12-03-2008, 06:21 AM
L7R

Quote:

Originally Posted by 0_o-Roy

Hey whats up with my gx2 texture fill rates and pixel fillrates being better than the 4870x2? oh and the bandwidth is better?http://s356.photobucket.com/albums/o...vshd4870x2.jpg

Your picture shows 4870x2 being in 2D mode. So those are the 4870x2 fillrates when clocks are only 507MHz for core and only 500MHz for memory.
05-01-2009, 03:38 PM
neo_rtr

Can i run a Hd4870x2 on an ASUS M/B formula extreme with an 8800GTX OC for physics?
05-15-2009, 02:50 AM
neo_rtr

Not sure if this thread is dead or not..

Any one with issues : Text flickering, Shaders, flash and light issues, text flashing in game (Crysis command prompt press the § button)

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