7800GS benchmark results

[MrPabulum]

So I recently upgraded from an X800XL to a 7800GS AGP (Evga CO Superclocked - friend sold it to me for $150). So I'm running 3d Mark 06 to make sure that my numbers are normal.

With the card at 460/1350, my score was 3112 at 1280 x 1024. Vsync off, set to quality in the Nvidia CP. My CPU is an Athlon 64 3200+ Clawhammer (2.0Ghz). Anyone recommend specific settings for the Nvidia CP? Also, I'm using the 91.31 officials.

Does that number sound right, or am I looking at a fresh install of my entire system? :beer:

Edit: I received some excellent information below. Nonetheless, in an effort to squeeze the absolute most out of my "last ever AGP card!", I noticed in some 7800GS reviews that 3dMark 06 scores for a 440/1.3 setup were in the 3300 range. From what I can tell, 3dMark06 doesn't really take your CPU into account, so could it be that, for instance, the 81.98 drivers were producing higher results on 3dMark 06 than the 91.31s? Does anyone recommend a specific Nvidia driver?

Edit #2: I am running HL2 at 1680 x 1050, 2xAA/8xAF without any hiccups, so that's good news. AND, when I tested for "optimal frequencies" in the Nvidia CP, it came up at 521/1.47. I love free speed like the next person, but doesn't that seem a bit high? Is Nvidia's "optimal frequencies test" accurate in general? For now, I scaled it down to 490/1.42.

 

[Powermoloch]

it looks alright too me

http://www.firingsquad.com/hardware/bfg_geforce_7800_gs_agp/page8.asp

Your system scored as much in comparison with my Dell 5150 Pent 4 630 w/ 7600GT KO

 

[JPB]

Originally posted by: MrPabulum
set to quality in the Nvidia CP.

Shouldnt that be set on performance ?

 

[MrPabulum]

Originally posted by: x80064

Originally posted by: MrPabulum
set to quality in the Nvidia CP.

Shouldnt that be set on performance ?

I could certainly adjust it to performance, but wouldn't that degrade the image quality a bit? Or is there no difference?

 

[Powermoloch]

Originally posted by: MrPabulum

Originally posted by: x80064

Originally posted by: MrPabulum
set to quality in the Nvidia CP.

Shouldnt that be set on performance ?

I could certainly adjust it to performance, but wouldn't that degrade the image quality a bit? Or is there no difference?

Yes, it will affect the IQ. Especially on mip maps lol . But in a price of little peformance gain...are you just happy with the card overall with all the games you played ?

 

[akshayt]

I get sub 5k, actually 4900+ with 1900XTX + AMD 64 3200 @ 2.4ghz winchester

 

[MrPabulum]

Originally posted by: Powermoloch

Originally posted by: MrPabulum

Originally posted by: x80064

Originally posted by: MrPabulum
set to quality in the Nvidia CP.

Shouldnt that be set on performance ?

I could certainly adjust it to performance, but wouldn't that degrade the image quality a bit? Or is there no difference?

Yes, it will affect the IQ. Especially on mip maps lol . But in a price of little peformance gain...are you just happy with the card overall with all the games you played ?

That's why I thought it would be best to leave the setting at quality: that's how I'm going to play games. I haven't tried any yet because I wanted to make sure that the 7800GS was running properly. It's the only reason I ran 3dMark 06. I will try a couple of FPSs shortly. From what people are saying, it looks like the numbers are normal. I'll try it at performance to see if there is a noticeable gain.

For regular games, should I set it to Best Quality or just Quality?

 

[happy medium]

I get 3323 with my setup below.

 

[Powermoloch]

Originally posted by: MrPabulum

Originally posted by: Powermoloch

Originally posted by: MrPabulum

Originally posted by: x80064

Originally posted by: MrPabulum
set to quality in the Nvidia CP.

Shouldnt that be set on performance ?

I could certainly adjust it to performance, but wouldn't that degrade the image quality a bit? Or is there no difference?

Yes, it will affect the IQ. Especially on mip maps lol . But in a price of little peformance gain...are you just happy with the card overall with all the games you played ?

That's why I thought it would be best to leave the setting at quality: that's how I'm going to play games. I haven't tried any yet because I wanted to make sure that the 7800GS was running properly. It's the only reason I ran 3dMark 06. I will try a couple of FPSs shortly. From what people are saying, it looks like the numbers are normal. I'll try it at performance to see if there is a noticeable gain.

For regular games, should I set it to Best Quality or just Quality?

I would set at quality IMO

 

[happy medium]

I think our CPU's are a little weak for this card. mabe? My 3.06 is 533 bus version.

 

[Powermoloch]

Originally posted by: happy medium
I think our CPU's are a little weak for this card. mabe?

nope not even close

I have an x850xt agp w/ a sempron 3100+ and scored 6129 on 3dmark05

And it scored the same AQ3 marks w/ my pent 4 630 + 7600GT KO :Q

 

[happy medium]

When I compare my system to others on the 3d mark site with 7800gs's, I notice my 7800 overclock is one of the best,but people with an overclocked 800fsb northwoods are killing me. Like I said the weakest part of my setup is memory speed and, lack of fsb.

 

[Powermoloch]

Originally posted by: happy medium
When I compare my system to others on the 3d mark site with 7800gs's, I notice my 7800 overclock is one of the best,but people with an overclocked 800fsb northwoods are killing me. Like I said the weakest part of my setup is memory speed and, lack of fsb.

I wouldn't worry about pts on 3dmark06. It is the experience in gameplay, that really matters :thumbsup:

 

[happy medium]

And she plays great:thumbsup:

 

[Powermoloch]

Originally posted by: happy medium
And she plays great:thumbsup:

I can imagine

 

[MrPabulum]

Well, I ran two more tests:

Performance - 3126
Best Performance - 3183

Looks like I won't need to do a fresh install. Unless someone else is producing far better numbers with a similar setup.

 

[Powermoloch]

Originally posted by: MrPabulum
Well, I ran two more tests:

Performance - 3126
Best Performance - 3183

Looks like I won't need to do a fresh install. Unless someone else is producing far better numbers with a similar setup.

lol

Are you sure? Are you happy? if not...time for an upgrade yay !!!

 

[MrPabulum]

Originally posted by: Powermoloch

Originally posted by: MrPabulum
Well, I ran two more tests:

Performance - 3126
Best Performance - 3183

Looks like I won't need to do a fresh install. Unless someone else is producing far better numbers with a similar setup.

lol

Are you sure? Are you happy? if not...time for an upgrade yay !!!

Hah! This is the last upgrade my AGP rig will ever get. But I wanted Scorched Earth to run at 600FPS, not 500FPS. I needed this.

 

[Powermoloch]

Originally posted by: MrPabulum

Originally posted by: Powermoloch

Originally posted by: MrPabulum
Well, I ran two more tests:

Performance - 3126
Best Performance - 3183

Looks like I won't need to do a fresh install. Unless someone else is producing far better numbers with a similar setup.

lol

Are you sure? Are you happy? if not...time for an upgrade yay !!!

Hah! This is the last upgrade my AGP rig will ever get. But I wanted Scorched Earth to run at 600FPS, not 500FPS. I needed this.

same for me..."kisses" his x850xt agp :evil:

 

[Skott]

P4 3.0GHz
Intel D875 PBZ mobo
1GB RAM
36GB Raptor
eVGA 79800GS CO Superclock (using original drivers still)
View Sonic XM2025 LCD (1680x1050 Resolution)
Audigy2 Platinum Sound Card
Creative 6.1 Speakers

I love this setup! Best AGP system I have ever had. Also the last. Soon as the new Conroe SLI mobos comes out its going to be regulated to a backup pc. A new E6600 SLI PCIe system will take over as my main gaming sytems.

 

[MrPabulum]

"Once upon a time, I had an AGP rig. And it was fast, long before these newfangled, PCI-e thingiemajigs showed up." :beer:

 

[MrPabulum]

bump for any other advice

 

[happy medium]

Run your card at 500 core 1.4 memory
overclock your cpu to about 2.4 or higher
Your score should go to like 3800 which is good

edit: and try these drivers-http://www.ngohq.com/home.php?page=nvidia

 

[MrPabulum]

Originally posted by: happy medium
Run your card at 500 core 1.4 memory
overclock your cpu to about 2.4 or higher
Your score should go to like 3800 which is good

edit: and try these drivers-http://www.ngohq.com/home.php?page=nvidia

Yep, it's currently set to 499/1.42, and running stable. Played an hour of BF2 last night at 1280 x 1024, 2xQ AA, 8xAF and it played VERY smoothly, much more so than my old X800XL. I think I may move the image quality tab to Best Quality, as I do see some shimmering, which I think may be the result of Nvidia's optimizations (Anisotropic sample, mip map, and trilinear). And BF2 doesn't seem to react well to driver-forced anisotropic settings.

Does anyone recommend leaving them on?

 

[MrPabulum]

Bueller?