[Test Report] Powercolor HD4870X2

[AriciU]

That's a bit low for very high and Vista 64. I got ~40fps with the cpu clocked at ~4500Mhz (shouldn't make a 10fps difference). Are you using the 8.8 beta's ?

This is all based on 2 x 4870 = 4870x2 -> same performance. If not then sorry for intrerupting

[disruptfam]

try 1920 x 1200 4aa @ cpu @ 4ghz ....

[Mumid]

That's a bit low for very high and Vista 64. I got ~40fps with the cpu clocked at ~4500Mhz (shouldn't make a 10fps difference). Are you using the 8.8 beta's ?

This is all based on 2 x 4870 = 4870x2 -> same performance. If not then sorry for intrerupting

Agreed. I was getting 43fps with 2 x 4870, 4250mhz C2D cpu and 8.8 betas.

[mascaras]

That's a bit low for very high and Vista 64. I got ~40fps with the cpu clocked at ~4500Mhz (shouldn't make a 10fps difference). Are you using the 8.8 beta's ?

This is all based on 2 x 4870 = 4870x2 -> same performance. If not then sorry for intrerupting

im using the catalyst driver pakage with card ( says 8.6)








i will try the 8.8 beta

any link to download???



edit: 8.8 beta are this ??? >>> http://www.megaupload.com/?d=U7USVHPY



regards

[Mumid]

im using the catalyst driver pakage with card ( says 8.6)

i will try the 8.8 beta

any link to download???



edit: 8.8 beta are this ??? >>> http://www.megaupload.com/?d=U7USVHPY



regards

Here you go mate:

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=197231

EDIT: Direct link for vista drivers http://www.files.to/get/347201/2f00xwmemt

Defo try those, they are loads better

[mascaras]

Here you go mate:

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=197231

EDIT: Direct link for vista drivers http://www.files.to/get/347201/2f00xwmemt

Defo try those, they are loads better

Downloading , thnks !


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[mascaras]

Now We’re Talking


1680x1050
Very High
Average = 40 FPS








1900x1200
High
Average = 48 Fps












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[y2kbos]

Those are the 8.80 beta scores?

Impressive, but 1680 x 1050 is too low, my overclocked GTX 260 with 3.60ghz Q9450 is very close to that.It needs 1920 X 1200 minimum.

If you get time could you test Tomb Raider Legend with next gen on, I would appreciate it very much.

[Mumid]

Now We’re Talking

1680x1050
Very High
Average = 40 FPS

1900x1200
High
Average = 48 Fps



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Nice one mate. Also try running with a higher fsb and mhz on the cpu if you can to try and remove as much bottlenecking as possible

[mascaras]

Those are the 8.80 beta scores?

Impressive, but 1680 x 1050 is too low, my overclocked GTX 260 with 3.60ghz Q9450 is very close to that. It needs 1920 X 1200 minimum.

hmmmm are you sure ????



i also have a GTX280



results in same system

GTX280 Default

1680x1050
Very High

Average = 27 fps ( overcloked = 29.4 fps)



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1900x1200
High

Average = 39 fps (overcloked = 43.8 fps)

HD4870X2


1680x1050
Very High

Average = 40 fps (overcloked = not tested yet)


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1900x1200
High
Average = 48 fps (overcloked = not tested yet)


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1900x1200
Very High

average = 36 fps (overcloked = not tested yet)

btw:


1 more crysis bench




HD4870X2 default
1900x1200
VERY High
Average = 36 Fps

[Trigger5521]

How loud is the fan underload? What are the load temps, some reports saying the 4870's are super hot.

[OzJustin]

mascaras: Thanks for posting those results so far.
One final request with your Crysis benches. Can you run the same again with 16*AA and/or 16*QAA. The majority of reviewers are too scared to run Crysis with the AA & AF cranked up, though apparently that is where the 4870X2 really shines.
Try: Crysis DX10, Very High, 1920*1200, 16*QAA & AF and post up your results. There may be less of a performance hit than you think

The ClubOverclocker review has been the best at testing the 4870X2 under AA so I'd be keen to see another impartial bench. Much appreciated
http://www.cluboverclocker.com/revie..._2GB/page7.asp

[Unbornchild]

Mascaras: you should do the Assault_Harbor test, which is a complete system test. GPU test alone is not reflecting the game.

[mascaras]

mascaras: Thanks for posting those results so far.
One final request with your Crysis benches. Can you run the same again with 16*AA and/or 16*QAA. The majority of reviewers are too scared to run Crysis with the AA & AF cranked up, though apparently that is where the 4870X2 really shines.
Try: Crysis DX10, Very High, 1920*1200, 16*QAA & AF and post up your results. There may be less of a performance hit than you think

sure , i will be testing the card today and updating the thread !

[disruptfam]

i've seen that anything under 1920 theres will be bottlenecking..

try 1920 and 2560... if possible very high 4aa 16 af

[Cooper]

Any chance to post the test bed config in the first post ?

[mascaras]

Any chance to post the test bed config in the first post ?

sure


also added in first post >> crysis bench Very High and Very High + AA 4x


when finish all the tests i will post graphics with all the results


best regards

[Corehunter]

Mascaras, congratulations on the review so far!
Have you noticed any visible signs of microstuttering in Crysis at 1920x1200@very high with AA4x enabled or in any other tests?

[mascaras]

Mascaras, congratulations on the review so far!
Have you noticed any visible signs of microstuttering in Crysis at 1920x1200@very high with AA4x enabled or in any other tests?

So far i only tested Crysis "in Game" with 1680x1050 @ Very High @ AA 4x


In Crysis has the usual breaks when Saving game or Big explosions/lot of action ( game runs pretty much like 9800GX2 ) not like the HD3870X2 or HD3870 CF when FPS drops from 40fps to 5/10fps , with 4870X2 there is no FPS drop like that !


regards

[Jtrain43791]

personally i'd like to see some pics with the card in your rig, also do u have a pic side by side with GTX 280 i'd like to see a size comparison

[mascaras]

personally i'd like to see some pics with the card in your rig, also do u have a pic side by side with GTX 280 i'd like to see a size comparison

sure , tomorow i take photos of system and also 4870X2 side by side with GTX280 !




btw: with cat 8.8 beta the temps are much lower


auto fan (27%) , full temp = 73º







Manual fan speed @ 35%



Idle = 45º








Full = 53º











regards

[Xello]

Nice report Mascaras

Crysis numbers are far above what some other sites posted, i wonder if a driver issue. IE Tweaktown report 2 x 4870x2 1920x1200 VH = 21fps.

[cakofony]

From the pre-release demos i saw, this card didn't do too well in crysis against the 280 (I think the crysis engine is sloppily coded). Do you think you could run some cod4 tests, and maybe test fps on a source engine game for fun/high numbers?

I am really thinking about buying this card tonight.

[mascaras]

From the pre-release demos i saw, this card didn't do too well in crysis against the 280 (I think the crysis engine is sloppily coded). Do you think you could run some cod4 tests, and maybe test fps on a source engine game for fun/high numbers?

I am really thinking about buying this card tonight.

cod4 added !


yes , i will also test HL2 episode Two , assassins creed , Grid !

Nice report Mascaras

Crysis numbers are far above what some other sites posted, i wonder if a driver issue. IE Tweaktown report 2 x 4870x2 1920x1200 VH = 21fps.

with catalyst CD Driver ( bundled with card) i also had "bad" performance , but then i installed catalyst 8.8 beta and its really better


1680x1050 Very High = 32 fps ( Catalyst CD driver)

1680x1050 Very High = 39.5 Fps ( Cat 8.8 beta)

1680x1050 Very High + AA 4x = 36 Fps ( cat 8.8 beta)

[Dangals]

Awsome work Mascaras!!! I cannot wait to see some more results!

You dont happen to have a 4870 to run in Tri-fire do you?