Windows 7 performance whoops Vista and XP
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*www.win2008workstation.com/wordpress/2008/03/16/why-should-i-use-a-server-os-for-my-workstation/
3DMark 2006 - Standard setup, just installed and ran.
* Windows XP x64 = 5789 3D Marks
* Windows Vista x64 = 5541 3D Marks
* Windows Server 2008 x64 = 5990 3D Marks
HD Tune on Main HDD (The WD SATA)
* Windows XP x64: Maximum Transfer = 69.8 MB/sec; Burst Rate = 96.2 MB/sec
* Windows Vista x64: Maximum Transfer = 71.1 MB/sec; Burst Rate = 110.7 MB/sec
* Windows Server 2008 x64: Maximum Transfer = 75.6 MB/sec; Burst Rate = 114.3 MB/sec
Cinebench 9.5 (64-Bit Edition); Multiple CPU Rendering:
* Windows XP x64 = 742
* Windows Vista x64 = 745
* Windows Server 2008 x64 = 747
Half-Life2: Lost Cost (Video Stress Test No AA no AF - defaults for my card @ 1280×1024):
* Windows XP x64 = 127.56 Avg. FPS
* Windows Vista x64 = 85.25 Avg. FPS
* Windows Server 2008 = 115.51 Avg. FPS
Counter Strike Source (Video Stress Test - 4xAA no AF - defaults for my card @ 1280×1024):
* Windows XP x64 = 139.65 Avg. FPS
* Windows Vista x64 = 111.42 Avg. FPS
* Windows Server 2008 x64 = 121.94 Avg. FPS
Battlefield 2 (High settings on everything @ 1280×1024):
* Windows XP x64 = 95.2 FPS
* Windows Vista x64 = 80.1 FPS
* Windows Server 2008 x64 = 94.4 FPS
so maybe games will run a little slower..(dont have much room for game thanks to my 7300 go) but general responsiveness will be better. i just hope it dosent create problem with dual monitors..
3DMark 2006 - Standard setup, just installed and ran.
* Windows XP x64 = 5789 3D Marks
* Windows Vista x64 = 5541 3D Marks
* Windows Server 2008 x64 = 5990 3D Marks
HD Tune on Main HDD (The WD SATA)
* Windows XP x64: Maximum Transfer = 69.8 MB/sec; Burst Rate = 96.2 MB/sec
* Windows Vista x64: Maximum Transfer = 71.1 MB/sec; Burst Rate = 110.7 MB/sec
* Windows Server 2008 x64: Maximum Transfer = 75.6 MB/sec; Burst Rate = 114.3 MB/sec
Cinebench 9.5 (64-Bit Edition); Multiple CPU Rendering:
* Windows XP x64 = 742
* Windows Vista x64 = 745
* Windows Server 2008 x64 = 747
Half-Life2: Lost Cost (Video Stress Test No AA no AF - defaults for my card @ 1280×1024):
* Windows XP x64 = 127.56 Avg. FPS
* Windows Vista x64 = 85.25 Avg. FPS
* Windows Server 2008 = 115.51 Avg. FPS
Counter Strike Source (Video Stress Test - 4xAA no AF - defaults for my card @ 1280×1024):
* Windows XP x64 = 139.65 Avg. FPS
* Windows Vista x64 = 111.42 Avg. FPS
* Windows Server 2008 x64 = 121.94 Avg. FPS
Battlefield 2 (High settings on everything @ 1280×1024):
* Windows XP x64 = 95.2 FPS
* Windows Vista x64 = 80.1 FPS
* Windows Server 2008 x64 = 94.4 FPS
so maybe games will run a little slower..(dont have much room for game thanks to my 7300 go) but general responsiveness will be better. i just hope it dosent create problem with dual monitors..
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SunnyChahal
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I am dual booting Windows 7 Ultimate 32-Bit Build 7000 Beta and Vista Ultimate 32-Bit SP2. Both OSs are fully updated.
Here's the deal,
1.Assassin's Creed:
Vista-30-35 FPS,Windows 45-50 FPS
2.NFS Undercover:
Vista-25-35 FPS with constant slowdowns.
Windows 7-35-40 FPS ,no slowdowns whatsoever,smooth as butter.
3.FarCry 2:
Vista-12-15 FPS.
Windows 7-20-30 FPS
But for some reason or the other I am not being able to install GTA IV. It's asking for some xlive.dll which I placed in sys32 but still it didn't seem to work. I installed GTA IV in XP SP2 compatibility mode as none others helped.
All the above benchmarks are from my Q6600,8800 GTS 512 G92(not SLIed),4GB DDR2 RAM 800 Mhz,P5N32-E-SLI rig with all the graphics settings maxed out in all the games mentioned above. I am using a 22" LCD monitor with the rig.
I am yet to try out SLI with Windows 7.
As for the drivers,Windows 7 had drivers for my LAN card,sound card,chipset,GPU and even my multimedia keyboard(Logitech G15) and mouse (LogitechMX518 ).
A querry here,do Vista drivers work on Windows 7? I need the latest nVidia drivers to enable SLI.
Here's the deal,
1.Assassin's Creed:
Vista-30-35 FPS,Windows 45-50 FPS
2.NFS Undercover:
Vista-25-35 FPS with constant slowdowns.
Windows 7-35-40 FPS ,no slowdowns whatsoever,smooth as butter.
3.FarCry 2:
Vista-12-15 FPS.
Windows 7-20-30 FPS
But for some reason or the other I am not being able to install GTA IV. It's asking for some xlive.dll which I placed in sys32 but still it didn't seem to work. I installed GTA IV in XP SP2 compatibility mode as none others helped.
All the above benchmarks are from my Q6600,8800 GTS 512 G92(not SLIed),4GB DDR2 RAM 800 Mhz,P5N32-E-SLI rig with all the graphics settings maxed out in all the games mentioned above. I am using a 22" LCD monitor with the rig.
I am yet to try out SLI with Windows 7.
As for the drivers,Windows 7 had drivers for my LAN card,sound card,chipset,GPU and even my multimedia keyboard(Logitech G15) and mouse (LogitechMX518 ).
A querry here,do Vista drivers work on Windows 7? I need the latest nVidia drivers to enable SLI.
in the benchmarks i came across for gaming xp32>xp64>2008server64>vista64
plus thats not the only problem dude
*www.downloadsquad.com/2008/11/10/5-very-basic-things-windows-7-still-isnt-any-good-at/
u managed to get all drivers?^^^ yup theres huge boost in fps with win 7.
the only prob is that u wont get all drivers for new hardware.
plus thats not the only problem dude
*www.downloadsquad.com/2008/11/10/5-very-basic-things-windows-7-still-isnt-any-good-at/
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Win7 rocking on gaming. This is gr8.
iMav
The Devil's Advocate
They should work. You can try it.
MetalheadGautham
AFK
Hmm... very good news indeed. The fact that there is a 5-10 FPS difference means a lot. While IGPs like HD3200 in 780G deliver 19FPS in 1024x768 Crysis at medium settings, this could mean that Crysis could become playable at those settings. Most IGPs which have a slightly-below playable FPS rating for such games stand to benifit a LOT.
comp@ddict
EXIT: DATA Junkyard
^^^What do u wanna noe,u can install Windows Se7en on ur lappy with GMA 900? Answer is yes.
RAM for perfect performance - 1GB
BTW, XPx64 stands out as the best till now, plan to install it.
RAM for perfect performance - 1GB
BTW, XPx64 stands out as the best till now, plan to install it.
fabler
Journeyman
Thanks for the reply..
Actually I've installed windows 7 build 6956 on my lappy. But rather than installing gma 900 drivers, windows 7 has installed generic drivers. So I couldn't start any fullscreen application. Whenever I start media player and fullscreen it, the movie just hangs. I can't even play games. I've tried to install windows XP gma 900 drivers in windows 7. It was successfully installed but whenever I start any fullscreen application my lappy just got freeze.
anybody ?
comp@ddict
EXIT: DATA Junkyard
Hmm, that's strange, but CHooto Cheeta had installed Win7 on his lappy with GMA900, or was it GMA950?
SunnyChahal
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If GMA 900 graphics drivers are not there in Build 6956 then they are most likely not to be in Build 7000 too. You can try installing Vista drivers. Try your luck! Another option is to wait for the Build 7004 to come out which is very unlikely to happen
fabler
Journeyman
If GMA 900 graphics drivers are not there in Build 6956 then they are most likely not to be in Build 7000 too. You can try installing Vista drivers. Try your luck! Another option is to wait for the Build 7004 to come out which is very unlikely to happen
alright.. thanks for reply.. so I wait till the final beta is out ?
SunnyChahal
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Just wait till the Beta 1 is out officially in Jan,most probably around 15 Jan. You should give Vista drivers a shot. They may just pull it out for you.
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