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I finally got around to running a benchmark on my new hardware

posted by PhunkyPlatypus on PCMasterRace

I ran a series of tests using Superposition benchmark software at various settings at 1080p, on my previous set up of my R5 2600x paired with my RX5700 XT, and compared those to my new R9 3900x. The only main difference in set up would be (everything) half the amount of RAM, which didn't seem to make a difference. So without further adu.

R5 2600x 6 core/12 thread:

Med: 6824 Min fps: 45, Avg: 51, Max: 148

High: 6773 min: 44, Avg: 51, Max: 107

Extreme: 5088 Min: 31, Avg: 38, Max: 45

R9 3900x 12 core/24 thread:

Med: 16844 Min: 94, Avg: 126, Max: 156

High: 12146 Min: 75, Avg: 90, Max: 109

Extreme: 5073 Min: 31, Avg: 38, Max: 45

So I was blown away at these results. I didn't expect such a massive jump in standings. However I thought it was quite interesting that the extreme setting came up less with the new set up. Although that's still within the range of variance. It's too late now, but I should have done 3 benchmarks and averaged them. Oh well, live and learn. Quite cool to see some statistical improvements like this.

I ran a series of tests using Superposition benchmark software at various settings at 1080p, on my previous set up of my R5 2600x paired with my RX5700 XT, and compared those to my new R9 3900x. The only main difference in set up would be (everything) half the amount of RAM, which didn't seem to make a difference. So without further adu. R5 2600x 6 core/12 thread: Med: 6824 Min fps: 45, Avg: 51, Max: 148 High: 6773 min: 44, Avg: 51, Max: 107 Extreme: 5088 Min: 31, Avg: 38, Max: 45 R9 3900x 12 core/24 thread: Med: 16844 Min: 94, Avg: 126, Max: 156 High: 12146 Min: 75, Avg: 90, Max: 109 Extreme: 5073 Min: 31, Avg: 38, Max: 45 So I was blown away at these results. I didn't expect such a massive jump in standings. However I thought it was quite interesting that the extreme setting came up less with the new set up. Although that's still within the range of variance. It's too late now, but I should have done 3 benchmarks and averaged them. Oh well, live and learn. Quite cool to see some statistical improvements like this.

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[–] [Deleted] 1 points (+1|-0)

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Yes.

Dual boooting is worthwhile.

https://forum.manjaro.org/t/howto-dual-boot-manjaro-windows-10-step-by-step/52668

I like Manjaro for rolling release / user friendly / Arch Linux documentation.

See what you think and I'm happy to help if you have any questions.

[–] PhunkyPlatypus [OP] 0 points (+0|-0)

A lot of that is way over my head. With a few days of research I could probably accomplish that. I'm just still scared of what happens if it goes wrong.

[–] [Deleted] 1 points (+1|-0)

Ubuntu is user friendly and well worthy a look too.

Nothing wrong with fragging nooobs on windows though.

[–] PCaut 1 points (+1|-0)

Not sure if AMD cards and Linux go well together. A couple years ago I've tried a Radeon 9600 XT with Suse Linux and it couldn't do anything. There was no official driver and the open source driver didn't even support 3D acceleration. Never touched AMD cards since. I've read there are official drivers for most cards now, but they only release them once and never maintain them, so chances are you still have to rely on open source drivers.

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