SBM 4: Overclocking The Competitors
Mid-Range Overclocking - 3D Games
A solid gain in Doom3, with an overall average 22% overclock.
The overclocking performance increase in F.E.A.R. isn't all that dramatic, and shows a definite video card bottleneck as resolution is increased.
Oblivion shows some gains in the inside levels, although they are largely moot considering monitor refresh rates cap at 80 Hz or so. The indoor overclocked performance isn't that difference from the stock clock speeds.
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