HL2 performance: ATI vs. Nvidia - Page 2

FB · 11-16-2004, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Finalheaven

Isn't it just application specific? For the Cat drivers, you can force certain settings for each method (D3D, OpenGL, software), but it's the application itself that determines what it will be using. Some games, for instance CS, will give you the option for your video rendering.

new versions of CS:S and HL2 don't have the options, at least yet.

FlashGordon · 11-16-2004, 02:14 PM

I think I'll wait for the online reviews rather than ATI or Nvidia propaganda. The slides don't provide enough info. Funny thing is that at Tech Report, they're running a benchmark of CS:source between the 6600GT and X700Pro/XT and shows the 6600GT faster except at 16 x 12 w/4X AA and 8X AF.

http://www.techreport.com/reviews/20...p/index.x?pg=1

DCR · 11-16-2004, 02:18 PM

IGN has some reviews...and I think the reviewer was in tears over the game...

SLM crew chief · 11-16-2004, 02:27 PM

Nice pics.

I what I like is that x800xt pe's are about as scarce as hen's teeth (found one in stock for 800 bucks) but you can buy a 6800 ultra pretty easy.

What I want to see is how a 6800 / 6800 gt stacks up agains a 9800 pro card. Anybody seen any benches on that one yet?

FB · 11-16-2004, 02:30 PM

all i have is my 6800GT, and i listed the rates i am getting, so if someone with a 9800Pro played the game with the same settings, that might work, wouldn't be the most scientific, but it would be close.

Arutha_abx · 11-16-2004, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by FB -|-+

all i have is my 6800GT, and i listed the rates i am getting, so if someone with a 9800Pro played the game with the same settings, that might work, wouldn't be the most scientific, but it would be close.

What are your setting FB? Also how do you check your framerate in the game? I'm to tired to think straight right now and after I take a nap I'll check and see how my 9800Pro does for ya...

FB · 11-16-2004, 02:51 PM

1280x1024 highest quality setting in the driver control and 8xAA. 16x AF, i should change that i guess and re-run it :o

test with highest quality settings in the driver control panel, but AA/AF set to app. controlled
and in game use 1280x1024, high settings, 4xAA, 8xAF

SLM crew chief · 11-16-2004, 02:55 PM

Thanks guys. I appreciate it.

Arutha_abx · 11-16-2004, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by FB -|-+

1280x1024 highest quality setting in the driver control and 8xAA. 16x AF, i should change that i guess and re-run it :o

test with highest quality settings in the driver control panel, but AA/AF set to app. controlled
and in game use 1280x1024, high settings, 4xAA, 8xAF

Ok assuming I have it set right this is what I got..
I got anywhere from 49FPS to as high as 65 or so. How did this was start the Ravenholm level and do the Benchstart and went through it for a few minutes so I got some action, then benchend on the console and it computes your FPS. They only setting I am unsure about is the Highest quality setting with my driver control panel. For whatever reason my video settings do not name what setting they are on.. Here is a pic.

I will make a note. I was running this game on 1200x900 with 4xaa and nothing set on the 8xaf. after running it with FB's settings it seems to run smoother IMO. I dunno if I am starting to get loopy from the lack of rest or what, but this game just plays solid I think. My only complaint so far is that I think Freeman moves slower then he should. Just doesn't feel fast enough for me. Its like he is walking slow instead of alwayrs running, and then sprinting... Do you know what I mean? If some else knows what command that actually shows your FPS on the screen while you play that would be nice to know.. Also I saw something where Deathmatch 0, I may swap that to a 1 and see what happends.

FB · 11-16-2004, 05:36 PM

ok, same settings, except 1280x1024 and 4xAA and 8XAF in game settings, i am getting anywhere from 60fps to 180

Arutha_abx · 11-16-2004, 05:54 PM

Hey FB did you do the Net_graph 1 of the benchstart and benchend commands? Its to bad HL2 doesn't have a bench mark run like Doom 3 did, or atleast I haven't seen one yet. Those are nice figures makes me wann run out and get a new video card, but will have to wait for a bit.. Though if I do I imagine I'll end up getting a X800 XT

FB · 11-16-2004, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Arutha

Hey FB did you do the Net_graph 1 of the benchstart and benchend commands? Its to bad HL2 doesn't have a bench mark run like Doom 3 did, or atleast I haven't seen one yet. Those are nice figures makes me wann run out and get a new video card, but will have to wait for a bit.. Though if I do I imagine I'll end up getting a X800 XT

no i didn't run that bench command. i will try that later, i have a flight now.

FB · 11-16-2004, 09:23 PM

ok, just did a little playing with that bench_start bench_end and i averaged 117.1fps

i will take it

alien resident · 11-16-2004, 09:36 PM

I've seen close to 200 fps but indoors 1024 x 768 but outside I've hit 50-60-70 fps ??

FB · 11-16-2004, 09:42 PM

i am averaging somewhere in the 90 fps range. i just saw 220 and i am running the above settings, plus Reflect all

11-16-2004, 02:14 PM	#17
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11-16-2004, 02:18 PM	#18
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11-16-2004, 02:27 PM	#19
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11-16-2004, 02:30 PM	#20
FB Re-Retiring Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN, USA Posts: 24,834	all i have is my 6800GT, and i listed the rates i am getting, so if someone with a 9800Pro played the game with the same settings, that might work, wouldn't be the most scientific, but it would be close. __________________ Bye Bye ABXZone.....Rest In Peace.
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11-16-2004, 02:51 PM	#22
FB Re-Retiring Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN, USA Posts: 24,834	1280x1024 highest quality setting in the driver control and 8xAA. 16x AF, i should change that i guess and re-run it :o test with highest quality settings in the driver control panel, but AA/AF set to app. controlled and in game use 1280x1024, high settings, 4xAA, 8xAF __________________ Bye Bye ABXZone.....Rest In Peace.
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11-16-2004, 05:36 PM	#25
FB Re-Retiring Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN, USA Posts: 24,834	ok, same settings, except 1280x1024 and 4xAA and 8XAF in game settings, i am getting anywhere from 60fps to 180 __________________ Bye Bye ABXZone.....Rest In Peace. Last edited by FB -\|-+ : 11-16-2004 at 05:41 PM.
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11-16-2004, 05:54 PM	#26
Arutha_abx There is no fear... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,027	Hey FB did you do the Net_graph 1 of the benchstart and benchend commands? Its to bad HL2 doesn't have a bench mark run like Doom 3 did, or atleast I haven't seen one yet. Those are nice figures makes me wann run out and get a new video card, but will have to wait for a bit.. Though if I do I imagine I'll end up getting a X800 XT __________________ P4C800-E-Deluxe, P4 3.2, 2x512 Mushkin PC3500 Level one(2-3-2-6 timings@200FSB), VisionTek XTASY Radeon X850XT PE,Audigy2 ZS,Aspire Turbo 500W, Aspire X-SuperAlien(blue), 16XDVD(Lite On), 8X NEC2500A ±RW DVD Burner, Dell 20.1" 2005FPW LCD "He who can Destroy a thing, controls a thing" Paul Muad'Dib 3DMark03 Score= 12779
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11-16-2004, 09:23 PM	#28
FB Re-Retiring Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN, USA Posts: 24,834	ok, just did a little playing with that bench_start bench_end and i averaged 117.1fps i will take it __________________ Bye Bye ABXZone.....Rest In Peace.
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11-16-2004, 09:36 PM	#29
alien resident a xeno..what ?? Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,104	I've seen close to 200 fps but indoors 1024 x 768 but outside I've hit 50-60-70 fps ?? __________________ My Rig AMD FX-60 \| Asus A8N32-SLI Deluxe \| 2x1Gb Corsair XMS 3500LL Pro \| 2X Asus 7900 GTX in SLI \| OCZ 600W PSU \| Koolance EXOS-1 with CPU-305-V06 Block \| Razer Copperhead Chaos with eXactmat My Laptop USED Alienware Area-51 : Intel P4 1.8 Ghz \| Intel i845M mobo \| 2x512 Corsair \| ATI Mobile 7500 Radeon \| Samsung 100Gb HD \| Dual boot OS : XP Home & Ubuntu Linux \| Razer Diamondback Wife's Rig Intel P4 3.4c @ 3.6 Vcore 1.5625v \| Kingston HyperX 1 Gb (512x2) DDR434 2.5,3,3,7 Vdimm 2.8v \| Gigabyte GA-8KNXP Rev 2.0 FH BIOS \| WIN XP Pro Sp 2 \| Powercolor X800 XT PE \| SB Audigy 2 ZS \| 36Gb Raptors X 2 RAID O 128k Stripe \| Liteon 52X/16X CD/DVD ROM \| Antec True 550W PSU \| MSI Floppy \|
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11-16-2004, 09:42 PM	#30
FB Re-Retiring Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN, USA Posts: 24,834	i am averaging somewhere in the 90 fps range. i just saw 220 and i am running the above settings, plus Reflect all __________________ Bye Bye ABXZone.....Rest In Peace.
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