Updated: Tom's Hardware's Workstation Charts
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As you already know, Tom's Hardware has updated its reference test platform for 2009 with Asus' P6T X58-based motherboard and Intel's Core i7-965 Extreme processor.
As such, we're running through and updating as many of our reference charts as possible. Most recently, our workstation graphics chart was brought up to speed using all of ATI's latest FirePro cards and three of the newest Nvidia Quadro FX boards. Because we couldn't get the entire lineup, you'll also find a pair of previous-generation Quadros as well.
Additionally, we've taken the opportunity to update the workstation benchmark suite. Brand new is the SPECapc for Newtek Lightwave 3D 9.6 metric, replacing the aged Maya 6.5 test, which just wasn't relevant any more (there have been four updates to the application since that 6.5 release).
The new charts include:
As such, we're running through and updating as many of our reference charts as possible. Most recently, our workstation graphics chart was brought up to speed using all of ATI's latest FirePro cards and three of the newest Nvidia Quadro FX boards. Because we couldn't get the entire lineup, you'll also find a pair of previous-generation Quadros as well.
Additionally, we've taken the opportunity to update the workstation benchmark suite. Brand new is the SPECapc for Newtek Lightwave 3D 9.6 metric, replacing the aged Maya 6.5 test, which just wasn't relevant any more (there have been four updates to the application since that 6.5 release).
The new charts include:
| Nvidia | ATI |
|---|---|
Quadro FX 4800 (GT200) | FirePro V8700 (RV770) |
Quadro FX 3800 (GT200) | FirePro V7750 (RV730) |
Quadro FX 1700 (G84) | FirePro V5700 (RV730) |
Quadro FX 580 (G96) | FirePro V3750 (RV730) |
Quadro FX 570 (G84) | FirePro V3700 (RV620 |
We used the following benchmarks:
- SPECopc Viewperf 10
- SPECapc Newtek Lightwave 3D
- SPECapc Solidworks
- SPECapc 3ds Max
The updated test platform proves beneficial to all of the cards in play here. For complete results check out the Workstation Graphics Charts landing page.
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Imagine all the thermal paste... I could take a bath in it
Anyway I recently checked the GPU charts, and its true that there are a lot more cards to compare so I congratulate you guys,
...but if its possible, could we see some SLI results in there too?? Maybe you guys could even copy your results from other reviews in there...Even if they aren't the most most current results, they're better than nothing and it saves many readers from having to tediously browse through the search function..
Anyway keep up the great reviews, and we can't w8 for the extended cpu + SLI charts to apear
If I really wanted too I could SLI two 9500GTs
If you really wanted to you could waste your money
Example: SPECapc Solidworks 2007 Graphics, graphics intensive, (1600 x 1200 @ 75 Hz), Score in Score: Nvidia Quadro FX 4800 $1449.99 Score 5.65 AND Nvidia Quadro FX 570 $234.20 Score 5.40 ...
That's a difference of a few percent which is almost impossible to "feel" in human perception. Still you can get about 6 (six!!!) FX570 for the price of one FX4800.
As I own a FX570 and I feel it could be a bit faster by now, the score of the FX4800 is no argument for me to upgrade anytime soon. It would be great for TH to investigate a bit deeper in those problems. Maybe a dedicated article, maybe comments from the makers of those cards? Would be a great help.
Rgds
Andrew