Our testing methods
We had intended to use a Phenom-based system with a GeForce 8800 GTX to test vReveal, but the previously mentioned G80 limitation sunk those plans. Instead, we did our testing with a GeForce 9400M-powered Apple MacBook and a GeForce 8800 GT-based desktop system. As always, we did our best to deliver clean benchmark numbers. Tests were run at least three times, and the results were averaged.
Our test systems were configured like so:
| Processor | Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo P7350 2.0GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 2.13GHz |
| System bus | 1066MHz (266MHz quad-pumped) | 1066MHz (266MHz quad-pumped) |
| Motherboard | Apple Mac-F42D89C8 | MSI P965 Platinum |
| BIOS revision | MB51.88Z.0073.B06.0810291326 | 1.8 |
| Chipset | Nvidia GeForce 9400M | P965 MCH |
| Chipset drivers | ForceWare 179.48 | INF update 8.3.1.1009, Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.7 |
| Memory size | 2GB (2 DIMMs) | 4GB (4 DIMMs) |
| Memory type | 2x 1GB Hynix DDR3-1066 SDRAM | 2x 2GB Corsair ValueSelect DDR2-667 SDRAM |
| CAS latency (CL) | 7 | 5 |
| RAS to CAS delay (tRCD) | 7 | 5 |
| RAS precharge (tRP) | 7 | 5 |
| Cycle time (tRAS) | 20 | 15 |
| Command rate | 2T | 2T |
| Audio | Realtek ALC885 | Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer |
| Graphics |
Nvidia GeForce 9400M with ForceWare 179.48 drivers |
Zotac GeForce 8800 GT Amp! Edition with ForceWare 182.06 drivers |
| Hard drive | Fujitsu 160GB 5400RPM SATA | 2x Western Digital Caviar SE16 320GB SATA in RAID-1 mode |
| OS | Windows XP Professional | Windows Vista Home Premium x64 |
| OS updates | Service Pack 3, latest updates at time of writing | Service Pack 1, latest updates at time of writing |
We used the following versions of our test applications:
- MotionDSP vReveal 1.0
The tests and methods we employ are usually publicly available and reproducible. If you have questions about our methods, hit our forums to talk with us about them.
