Another P55 round-up: Asus/Asus/DFI - Page 4

Massman · 22nd December 2009, 16:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madshrimps, 2009-09-13

- "The PCMark05 benchmark is something different as the system score, which is used in overclocking environments, decreases quite a lot by enabling Turbo mode. Reason of that decrease seems to be the weaker scores in the graphics and hdd subtests, but why they are slower is an unanswered question at this moment. We suspect it has something to do with the way Windows manages the C-states (power saving); as C-states have to be enabled for Turbo mode to work, it may be in conflict with Windows settings. For more info about this oddity check our upcoming motherboard review."
-"In Entry mode, where the CPU frequency plays a big role, the Turbo mode is indeed faster, but more interesting are the performance and high preset results. Similar to what we saw in the PCMark05 benchmark, the more important the graphics card is, the more likely that Turbo Mode becomes slower. The question is if this issue is also present in extreme overclocking situations where, quite often, people use these turbo mode multipliers for higher clock frequencies. Something Madshrimps will definitely look into."

~ http://www.madshrimps.be/?action=get...&articID= 951

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madshrimps, 2009-09-20

- "The HDD performance takes a serious hit when enabling Turbo Mode."
- "As we also noticed in the first Core i5 article released here on Madshrimps, there's a performance problem with 3D and enabling Turbo Mode. We are still trying to pinpoint the exact cause of this problem and when we have more data we will fill you in."
"Notice how in the High preset, where the GPU is stressed more, the performance of a turbo mode configuration falls behind the non-turbo configuration, which is in line with what we see in the PCMark05 benchmark."

~ http://www.madshrimps.be/?action=get...&articID= 960

What are the results now ...

And yes - I have used newer bios versions.

jmke · 22nd December 2009, 16:51

so GFX test PCMark05 is failing
can you do another test with another HDD bench with/without turbo?
http://www.alex-is.de/PHP/fusion/dow...&download_id=9

Massman · 22nd December 2009, 16:51

FYI - the 'without turbo' is the average of all boards without turbo enabled

Massman · 22nd December 2009, 16:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmke

so GFX test PCMark05 is failing
can you do another test with another HDD bench with/without turbo?
http://www.alex-is.de/PHP/fusion/dow...&download_id=9

The issue is present in 3Dmark Vantage as well

jmke · 22nd December 2009, 16:57

much less pronounced in 3Dmark Vantage, could be a timing issue related to Futuremark benches
need to verify with another 3D benchie, Crysis or so

Massman · 22nd December 2009, 16:59

It's significant that ALL mainboards perform lower when turbo is enabled.

jmke · 22nd December 2009, 17:00

yes. I agree!

Quote:

need to verify with another 3D benchie, Crysis or so

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmke

can you do another test with another HDD bench with/without turbo?
http://www.alex-is.de/PHP/fusion/dow...&download_id=9

Massman · 22nd December 2009, 17:05

Running HDD as we speak - I'll try to install RE5 to verify

Massman · 22nd December 2009, 19:06

TURBO DISABLED

TURBO ENABLED

jmke · 22nd December 2009, 20:03

very interesting! thanks for running those tests.

what are you using for storage? SSDs in RAID or the ACARD?
either way, I think this needs to be brought to attention of Intel and motherboard manufacturers;

22nd December 2009, 16:51	#32
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,023	so GFX test PCMark05 is failing can you do another test with another HDD bench with/without turbo? http://www.alex-is.de/PHP/fusion/dow...&download_id=9 __________________

22nd December 2009, 16:51	#33
Massman [M] Reviewer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Waregem Posts: 6,466	FYI - the 'without turbo' is the average of all boards without turbo enabled __________________

22nd December 2009, 16:57	#35
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,023	much less pronounced in 3Dmark Vantage, could be a timing issue related to Futuremark benches need to verify with another 3D benchie, Crysis or so __________________

22nd December 2009, 16:59	#36
Massman [M] Reviewer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Waregem Posts: 6,466	It's significant that ALL mainboards perform lower when turbo is enabled. __________________

22nd December 2009, 17:05	#38
Massman [M] Reviewer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Waregem Posts: 6,466	Running HDD as we speak - I'll try to install RE5 to verify __________________

22nd December 2009, 19:06	#39
Massman [M] Reviewer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Waregem Posts: 6,466	TURBO DISABLED TURBO ENABLED Attached Thumbnails __________________ Last edited by Massman : 22nd December 2009 at 19:38.

22nd December 2009, 20:03	#40
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,023	very interesting! thanks for running those tests. what are you using for storage? SSDs in RAID or the ACARD? either way, I think this needs to be brought to attention of Intel and motherboard manufacturers; __________________

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