3DMark ´03 Results

Monti · Post by **Monti** » 04 Apr 2003, 13:32

Anybody want to share their 3DMark 03 results?
 
 I ran it yesterday and got a full 1663 3DMarks. <IMG SRC="images/forum/smilies/icon_evil.gif"> Am I supposed to score that badly? <IMG SRC="images/forum/smilies/icon_confused.gif">
 
 I get around 9800 3DMarks on 3DMark 2001SE...
 
 My rig isn´t the best around, but I hoped for better performance from 3DMark ´03... (I am running a 128Mb G4Ti4200, AthlonXP 1800+, 256 Mb RAM.)
 
 In the space station battle test I averaged +/- 6 FPS! <IMG SRC="images/forum/smilies/icon_mad.gif">
 
 Any other horror stories? Or is there something wrong in my setup?

Ri0t · Post by **Ri0t** » 04 Apr 2003, 13:46

3d MARk 03 is a Direct X9 benchmark ,your G4 TI is a Direct X 8.1 card hence your low score. Even on my radeon 9700 which is a direct x 9 card i get a 4632 result on a 2.4 ghz P$ with 512 ddr 400 ram.Dont worry about it though, go to toms hardware.com and read what they said about 3d mark 03

Monti · Post by **Monti** » 04 Apr 2003, 14:29

The 2 articles on Tom´s Hardware are VERY interesting...
 
 All the parties seem to have valid points (ATI, NVIDIA and Futuremark).
 
 I think the fact that NVIDIA only backs 3DMark scores when it suits them (ie. when they outscore ATI) isn´t very cool. <IMG SRC="images/forum/smilies/icon_frown.gif">
 
 I agree with NVIDIA that 3DMark is an artificial benchmark and the best way to test GAME performance is to run GAMES (FPS tests in Q3 or UT2003)...
 
 I also happen to agree with ATI and Futuremark that graphics cards have to support STANDARD code, not code optimised for certain cards / drivers.
 
 Isn´t it interesting that with their shipped drivers the 9700 outscores the GFX, but with the new drivers the GFX wins?! <IMG SRC="images/forum/smilies/icon_confused.gif">
 
 Otherwise you will need a GeforceFX and a ATI 9700 card depending on which company´s game you want to play (depending on for which card the the game company optimises their code)...

Post by **Synkronos** » 04 Apr 2003, 16:00

They should ship general code, and have patches available for download to optimise for various cards.

rookei1 · Post by **rookei1** » 04 Apr 2003, 22:51

Dont worry I ran it and got 16 (sixteen)!!!

brabham · Post by **brabham** » 06 Apr 2003, 00:04

I am only posting this because of Rookei1´s brave post above.
 
 My score 883 <IMG SRC="images/forum/smilies/icon_cry.gif"> <IMG SRC="images/forum/smilies/icon_cry.gif"> <IMG SRC="images/forum/smilies/icon_cry.gif">
 
 I am running a p4 1.7Ghz with a GF3 card and 256 ddr.
 
 Time for an upgrade. I have been saying that for a while now haven´t I?
 
 Action will be taken. <IMG SRC="images/forum/smilies/icon_mad.gif"> <IMG SRC="images/forum/smilies/icon_mad.gif"> <IMG SRC="images/forum/smilies/icon_mad.gif">

XiaoZhong · Post by **XiaoZhong** » 06 Apr 2003, 13:15

For 3D Mark 2003 I got 4438 scores
 My PC runs
 P4 2.0Ghz(the old one with L2 256KB)
 512MB DDR333
 40GB 5400rpm
 GA8SR533
 Sound Blaster Live 5.1

SnowMonkey · Post by **SnowMonkey** » 06 Apr 2003, 14:22

What graphic card are you running?

Monti · Post by **Monti** » 07 Apr 2003, 11:18

Yeah, what card are you running?
 
 Sorry to say this on a PCFormat forum but in the new issue of NAG, they have a very cool test of 3D cards and they also ran 3DMark ´03 scores. The results are just very irritating to read, ´cuz they only give the card´s name in the results table and not the chip / GPU type. So you have to go back to the individual reviews to see whether it is a GF4 Ti4200 or ATI Radeon 9700 or whatever. Most cards nowadays just have a name like: GF4SuperDuper10MillionGoldenBanana with no indication of the GPU.
 
 Also (if memory serves) there wasn´t a GeForceFX on the list... Come on PCF, give us a cool graphics card supertest!!! With GeForceFX results... <IMG SRC="images/forum/smilies/icon_cool.gif">
 
 P.S. Is it just me but after I installed DirectX 9 for 3DMark ´03 (I´m running XP Pro), 3DMark 2001SE doesn´t want to run. It needs DirectX 8.1 or higher ?!?! <IMG SRC="images/forum/smilies/icon_confused.gif"> (Some vey sloppy programming from MadOnion / Futuremark... <IMG SRC="images/forum/smilies/icon_cry.gif">

Ri0t · Post by **Ri0t** » 07 Apr 2003, 15:08

That person is more than likely usuing a radeon 9700. No monti that is just you i have windows xp pro with direct X9 and both my 3d mark 03 and 2001se works perfectly well

XiaoZhong · Post by **XiaoZhong** » 07 Apr 2003, 20:30

My graphic card is Radeon 9700 Pro

gorak · Post by **gorak** » 25 Apr 2003, 09:14

xp 2100 overcloccked to xp 2400
 512 mb ram (2x 256)
 epox nforce 2 mobo
 gigabyte radeon 8500 (64Mb)
 2x maxtor 80 gb 7200 rpm ata 133
 
 
 all this stuff for a measely 1497 3d mark 03 points ..............
 
 i can play TOCA race driver and diablo II (lol) so i am very happy . <IMG SRC="images/forum/smilies/icon_lol.gif"> <IMG SRC="images/forum/smilies/icon_razz.gif"> <IMG SRC="images/forum/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif"> <IMG SRC="images/forum/smilies/icon_wink.gif">

Post by **Synkronos** » 25 Apr 2003, 09:22

Get a DirectX 9 compatible card and you will get decent points in 3DMark 2003. DX9 cards include the Radeon 9700 and up, and the GeForceFX. Otherwise stick to the previous version of 3DMark for a realistic rating. Oh, and btw, installing DX9 when your card doesn´t support it will not do a damn thing.

SnowMonkey · Post by **SnowMonkey** » 25 Apr 2003, 10:23

<TABLE BORDER=0 ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=85%><TR><TD>Quote:<HR></TD></TR><TR><TD><BLOCKQUOTE>
 gorak
 Post: 6 Posted: 2003-04-25 on 09:14
 
 all this stuff for a measely 1497 3d mark 03 points ..............
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 Dam that is a very impressive score for a 8500. <IMG SRC="images/forum/smilies/icon_smile.gif">
 
 I have a MSI TI4200 and I only score 1615 <IMG SRC="images/forum/smilies/icon_frown.gif">
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 Synkronos
 Posted: 2003-04-25 on 09:22
 
 Oh, and btw, installing DX9 when your card doesn´t support it will not do a damn thing.
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 I know I learnt the hard way <IMG SRC="images/forum/smilies/icon_mad.gif">
 
 PS nvidia latest driver 43.45 or sumthing do make quiet a diffrence in the way games look!
 They supposadly DX 9 Supportive. <IMG SRC="images/forum/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif">
 
 Cheers
 SM out
 
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gorak · Post by **gorak** » 25 Apr 2003, 13:26

re : impressive score for a 8500 ....... it is the deluxe gigabyte maya ....... + stock clocks 275/275 ... my clocks 281/281 .... it helps a bit ...... Need two orange thermaltake chassis fan to keep everything cool + sollid copper cpu heatsink . i have also removed the radeon heatsinks and applyed thermal compound... you should see how crappy stock paste is applied . <IMG SRC="images/forum/smilies/icon_cool.gif"> <IMG SRC="images/forum/smilies/icon_cool.gif">

skunkymunky · Post by **skunkymunky** » 25 Apr 2003, 14:46

<TABLE BORDER=0 ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=85%><TR><TD>Quote:<HR></TD></TR><TR><TD><BLOCKQUOTE>
 On 2003-04-04 13:32, Monti wrote:
 Anybody want to share their 3DMark 03 results?
 
 I ran it yesterday and got a full 1663 3DMarks. <IMG SRC="images/forum/smilies/icon_evil.gif"> Am I supposed to score that badly? <IMG SRC="images/forum/smilies/icon_confused.gif">
 
 I get around 9800 3DMarks on 3DMark 2001SE...
 
 My rig isn´t the best around, but I hoped for better performance from 3DMark ´03... (I am running a 128Mb G4Ti4200, AthlonXP 1800+, 256 Mb RAM.)
 
 In the space station battle test I averaged +/- 6 FPS! <IMG SRC="images/forum/smilies/icon_mad.gif">
 
 Any other horror stories? Or is there something wrong in my setup?
 
 </BLOCKQUOTE></TD></TR><TR><TD><HR></TD></TR></TABLE>
 
 
 dood u think thts bad i got 83 on 3dmark ´03 on a GF2 64 MB I know i wasnt expecting much but 83 oh hell no

Praeses · Post by **Praeses** » 25 Apr 2003, 20:40

3D Marks - 1290
 System:
 Celeron 1.3 GHz (100FSB)
 512 MB SD RAM (running at 100MHz)
 GF 4 Ti 4400 (Leadtek)
 Detonator DRV (43.xx) <---- makes a huge difference!!
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SadistiK · Post by **SadistiK** » 20 Jun 2003, 16:22

5064 3d Marks
 
 Running 3000XP
 ASUS A7N8X-DLX Mobo
 512 MB DDR 400 (Dual Channel)
 Gigabyte Radeon 9700 Pro
 Latest ATI Drivers
 
 
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