*OFFICIAL* M15x Benchmark Thread

Funny you mention that, I thought the M15x in my possession had throttling due to some hesitation until I realized it was the stupid McAfee software real-time scanning that you can't even turn off with msconfig. According to the GPU-Z tool it doesn't show any throttling under sustained load, was this only a problem with some of the M15x' or all of them at one time?

 

Haha, I uninstalled that immediately and never had throttling issues. Wouldn't it be funny if that was the cause rofl

 

OK, so I ran the benchmarks for CPU and GPU with 3DMark Vantage and I don't think the 240 card comes out of it too well:
CPU: 11277
GPU: 2172

Power settings on High Performance, the rest just stock settings, Stealth Mode was off and no one touched the machine while running the benchmark.

Now, whatever everybody says about the results, I'm absolutely happy with my machine and do not need a better card for what I use the computer for. I simply ran this benchmark so people would have an idea about the 240 card.
I hope this gives interested people some idea.

 

Is the 335M better than the 240? I'm not sure how they compare, but the 335M on my M11x scores about 3300, although thats overclocked. Did you run it at the default Vantage settings? Mine is linked in the sig. Default vantage 1280x1024 resolution on an external monitor.

 

No, I couldn't run default settings because of my screen resolution. I clicked options and the used the settings that appeared there (I could not change those settings). I don't know anything about OC'ing, so I didn't do anything like that. I did see later the MSE had run a scan at the same time as the benchmark, though. That might have made a difference. As far as the 335M card goes, I have only heard and read great things about the card, so it wouldn't surprise me if the card outperforms the 240GT.

 

In performance terms, the 335M supposedly falls between the 240GT and 250GTS (according to notebook check).

 

My results after overclocking the 240

http://overclockingpin.com/e114k.jpg

 

GREAT TWEAKING, Harry. That'll hush 'em up.

 

142k for GPU?

hahahahaha

 

Harry traveled to the future and brought back an uber GPU.

 

It's actually a new world record set the day before yesterday, using 4 GPU's (nVidia 480 I believe) and 2 CPU' in the machine. Virtually all world (vantage) records were broken.

 

Ya think?

/10char

 

Come on people! Found this on page 4

No one wants to join the fun? Somebody at least challenge my score, plz.

 

Be nice if somone tracked the scores on page 1 like the other bench threads. I find that it makes it more competitive since others want to be on the list. Also be easier to see where people stand.

 

Once i actually receive the M15X and the 5870 you're on aha

 

PM batboy and ask him. I am sure he will do it.

Might just have to pm him whenever you break a record or if you need him to add something to the front.

EDIT: I just sent him a pm to see if he would do that.

 

If somone steps up I'm sure BatBoy can move thier post to the front. I'd also send them the code for how I designed the M11x Benchmark tracking post. I just don't have an M15x.

Anyone want to step in and track the digits?

It really isn't much work. Although there might be sub sections for the 5870 and nvidia cards.

 

I just PMed Batboy. I'd like to take over tracking the scores for the M15x. The lack of organization is killing me.

For those interested in this thread, please PM me with suggestions as to what you would like to see in the score tracking.

Obviously there are going to be 3DMark06 and 3DMark Vantage catagories, but I need to know if you want it split up into catagories as far as GPU goes. Obviously the 5870 is going to be in a league of it's own. Let me know what you want to see as far as how many make the top scores, ect. Currently I am tracking the scores for the M11x benchmarks. I have put together a decent (I like to think) tracking post for the M11x.
Please check this out for a referance. *OFFICIAL* M!!x Benchmark Thread

Also, let me know what all you want to see as far as tracking goes. Also please keep in mind that I will be doing this in my spare time. Lately my job has kept me at work 15+ hours a day, 6-7 days a week, so there may be delays in updating, but I will try and keep up with it at least on a weekly basis, more frequently if I can swing it. Send me your ideas so I know how to format the tracking post.

Also, Keep in mind that I don't own (never have) an M15x, so I don't know much about it and have done very little reading on it. Not too familiar with the configurations.

 

Since it looks like I will be keeping the M15x now I am getting intrigued with the idea of swapping out the 260m for a 5870; maybe I'll contribute some benches.

I'd say you'd need to keep it split up by CPU+GPU. It was a bit meaningless to read someone had like 3K greater in score and when you checked they had an oc'd 920qm instead of a stock 720qm. Made comparisons and health checks nearly impossible unless one crawled the thread piecing the scores together.

 

Since I'm unfamiliar with the M15x configs can you list out the configs that should be tracked?

 

Also, make sure they provide a clear screenshot of the cpu + gpu clocks (gpu/cpu-z) and score (vantage, 06, etc).

I did mine, so you can list me whenever you get a chance (it's in this thread a few pages back and I also have a link to my most current run in my sig).

 

Hmm.... I would think it would have to be a matrix of the three processors (just thinking R-2) crossed with the video card options. That's six combinations; if you factor in some form of SSD vs. HDD it doubles to twelve.... kind of hard to keep track now that I think about it

Maybe just a quick list of the scores by member and the key specs: CPU, GPU, HDD Type (SSD or HDD). I think it would be wise to include BIOS as well.

 

Sounds good, eventually I'll get to it, once I figure out what people want to see. I'll post rules, to include a clear screenshot with CPU-Z/GPU-Z and the score for verification.

EDIT:Since BIOS can be changed by the user, that won't be included unless you want to include it on the screenshot. Since SSD/HDD doesn't make any differance that will also not be included, but it breaks down to CPU/GPU which as you stated is six, but then twelve lists if 3DMark06 and Vantage is tracked for each one. Then included can also be 3DMark05, PCMark Vantage ect. Then it all depends on if somone wants a gaming benchmark section, which only makes sense, but then that would have to be broken down as well to satisfy everyone. As you can see it piles up. Gaming will likely be narrowed down to the top 3 scores per game regardless of hardware setup.

 

Can't you just take a peek out how the M17x Benchmarks thread is run (by drake)?

Might be easier seeing a format already in place. It's what I would do, anyways

 

Yea, and thats easy enough, and I have formatting from the M11x bench thread, which can be copy/pasted and tweaked, but I'm hoping more catagories would stimulate more interest in benching among M15x users Especally since the M17x thread is only tailored to the 920xm users, which are few. Once I get the formatting down, which would take an hour tops, then it's al a matter of copy pasting peoples score. Although the first 20 pages of the thread would take a few hours to go through and verifiy everything. After that it's easy pesy

 

Oh, I see.

That makes sense what you want to do. We all appreciate it, BTW

Thanks and +rep

 

I'll work on some formatting tommorrow and see what every thinks. I should be caught up with work and all so I'll spend some time on it. Theres nothing to do out here anyway so it'll keep me from getting bored

Edit:
Can some post a list of available CPU's/GPU's for the M15x?

Is it the 260m, 280m and 5870?

Not sure on CPU's either.

 

The available GPU's are 240, 260 and 5870.
The CPU's are 620, 720, 820, 920 and 5870 (no disrespect to core 13 and i5 users).

 

The 280 will work, so someone might have one.

Don't know if it is worth its own category or not.

 

Hehe, I'd be interested to see some benchs done with the i3

 

LOL I got the i3...*runs in shame*

 

Welcome to the M15X Benchmark Thread
Last updated on: 14 August 2010
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NOTE: When posting your benchmarks, please include a screenshot of your final score, along with CPU-Z and GPU-Z in your screenshot alongside your score. This is to verify your information. Without screenshots with the information, scores will not be included in the top 5. If you need an example please reference benchmark links in my sig. If you have questions how to get the screenshots, please PM me and I will explain it. This is not the case with gaming benchmarks that have in game benchmark tools. Please refrain from attaching large photos (greater then 500x500) causing slow load times and excessive scrolling. You can use links to your photos from sites such as imageshack.us. If you have qualified into the top scores, please PM me with a link to your post so that I may link your score in this post. I will try my best to update this post on a weekly basis. Please PM me if you wish to add something to the list and we can discuss it. Now let's have fun and push the system!

NOTE: Any images posted must be 500x500 or less. If larger, they will be removed by a moderator (see forum rules). For information on using thumbnail previews for large images, see here.


All runs done at default settings, native resolution, 1280 x 1024 and PhysX turned off
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Synthetic Benchmarks
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**CONTEST** First person to beat 17191 in 3DMark06 wins THIS, PM Mandrake for details. Who will it be?
Contest Rules:
1. Contest ends May 31st. If there is no winner but still interest in the contest then we can extend it longer.
2. If you live outside the US the winner pays for shipping.
3. Winning entry has to be approved by Mandrake.
4. Last but not least rules subject to change by Mandrake.

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TOP VANTAGE GPU SCORES

(1) Jstarnino - 10445 ATI 5870
(1) Mandrake - 10280 ATI 5870
(2) thewhitewizard - 9894 ATI 5870
(3) sleey0 - 9874 ATI 5870
(4) inap- 9856 ATI 5850
(5) InappropriateName_3 - 9837 ATI 5870



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TOP VANTAGE CPU SCORES

(1) Mandrake - 20370 CPU: 920-XM
(2) inap - 18756 CPU: 920-XM
(3) InappropriateName_3 - 17490 CPU: 920-XM
(4) tangtang2002 - 16665 CPU: 920-XM
(5) Rengsey R. H. Jr - 16027 CPU: 920-XM




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GPU: ATI 5870

3DMark06: Top 5

(1) Wattos- 17060 CPU: 920-XM
(2) InappropriateName_3 - 16563 CPU: 920-XM
(3) tangtang2002- 16232 CPU: 920-XM
(4) Wattos - 16177 CPU: 920-XM
(5) jubbing- 14111 CPU: 820



3DMark Vantage: Top 5


(1) Mandrake - P11672 CPU: 920-XM
(2) InappropriateName_3 - P10981 CPU: 920-XM
(3) Jstarnino - P10775 CPU: 720
(4) tangtang2002 - P10670 CPU: 920-XM
(5) InappropriateName_3 - P10507 CPU: 920-XM


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GPU: ATI 5850

3DMark06: Top 5

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

3DMark Vantage: Top 5

(1) inap- P11182 CPU: 920-XM
(2) Rengsey R. H. Jr- P10682 CPU: 920-XM
(3)
(4)
(5)


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GPU: Nvidia 260M

3DMark06: Top 5

(1) hitokiri1- 13453 CPU: 820
(2) Smeggit - 13339 CPU: 820
(3) tuenkamen - 13329 CPU: 620
(4) SoccerThierry - 12713 CPU: 720
(5) foresterLV - 12218 CPU: 920-XM


3DMark Vantage: Top 5

(1) hitokiri1 - P7067 CPU: 820
(2) Smeggit - P6977 CPU: 820
(3) foresterLV - P5856 CPU: 920-XM
(4)
(5)


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GPU: Nvidia 240M

3DMark06: Top 5

(1) HarryTheFish - 7141 CPU: 720
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)


3DMark Vantage: Top 5

(1) sleey0 - P2658 CPU: 620
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)


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Top Gaming Benchmarks
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Crysis:

Devil May Cry 4:

Left 4 Dead 2:

Resident Evil 5: KoukiFC3S - 50.6 FPS Max Settings 2XAA |

Street Fighter IV:

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**NOTE** If you have a suggestion or would like to see something added to this post, or you have any questions, don't hesitate to PM me.

 

^^^^Great layout!!

 

Above and beyond the call of duty.

 

Great! Maybe its a little large =0
I doubt there will be enough score to fill that up!

 

I have searched through the scores and there were very few to add. Most previous scores were done at the 1200x800 resolution or with Physx on

 

I think you should get rid of all the different combos.

Just have top 10 GPU scores and top 10 CPU score.

Then have a top 10 or more overall score for each benchmark.

And when you list the "username - score" just have the 2 main components next to it. For example, "sleey0 - 9654 [5870/620]" or something similar.

I really don't see the need for individual component brackets like that - its just too much to look at.

Just my .02

 

Hey guys, just got my M15x. I've been experimenting with some overclocking, but I had a few more performance questions. First of all, should I install different video drivers? I was a tad disappointed with the performance of the 260M, even overclocked. It was an improvement over my 8600M, but not by as much as I thought it would be. Also, can anyone direct me to the stealth mode indicator app that someone had created?

 

The 260 is a mediocre card, really.

You should ask mandrake which drivers he used when he went bananas with the 280's in his old M17x.

IIRC there was an older driver that benched the best (186.xx I think).

 

Looks like a lot of work DR650 (can I call you by your first name? it's easy to remember )

 

great layout i agree with what sleey0 said about having each card individual score and the overall scores for each card makes it easier to follow and not so complex and would be a lot quicker for newer members to follow. also it would make people want to out do each other for example ;someone with an i3 tries to overclock someones score who has the i7 720. friendly competition of course

 

Sure, definately easier to remember and type and I agree on the work. Doubtful many of the spots would be filled. I'm thinking of going with sleey0's suggestion and just breaking it down by card.

 

Post 1 updated with a link to the scores. Thanks BatBoy! I have also updated the format of the scores list. Let me know if you have any suggestions

On an interesting note, it looks like "Side Topics" is being replaced with "Alienware Owners' Lounges and Large Threads " for the large discussion threads...

Edit: now it was changed to "Alienware Owners' Lounges, Guides and Large Threads"

Hmm this thread just got moved while I was typing

 

Woohoo new sub forum.

Are you getting a M15x? Just wondering why you decided to keep track of the scores.

 

Nope, no plans on it. I'd browse through here just to see how the scores compared and the fact that there was no tracking was driving me crazy. I like things orgainized. Figured once the layout was done, it would be easy to maintain since this bench thread doesn't seem to be to active. The M15x crowd doesn't seem to be the benching type.

 

Anyone tried the M15x with the new HD 5870 gfx card?
I'd like to see that rating

 

I wish NBR had an in-house database system like NBF.

lot of people.
http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware/474717-m15x-ati-5870-a.html

 

Also check M15x bench scores

 

I as well as others I believe, would like to see 3DMark06 scores for the 5870. Just for fun...

 

Here's the score to beat.