Futuremark 3DMark Vantage Review
ccokeman - April 28, 2008» Discuss this article (0)
Testing:
To test 3DMark Vantage out, I will run the test setup through each preset to generate a score for comparison. Per our normal testing, all settings will be left at factory defaults to minimize the variables. Driver version 174.74 was used throughout the testing.
Testing Setup:
- Processor: Intel Q6600 Core 2 Quad 266x9
- Motherboard: Abit IX38 Quad Gt
- Memory: Mushkin XP2 8000 Redline 2 x 2GB 5-5-5-12
- Video Card(s): Asus EN8800GT TOP
- Power Supply: Mushkin 800watt Modular Power supply
- Hard Drive: 1 x Seagate 320GB SATA
- Opticals: NEC DV5700
- O/S: Windows Vista Ultimate Edition
Comparison Video Card:
As expected, the 9800GTX finished ahead of the 8800GT, but not by much. The margin between the three cards is not that large and came as a surprise. The 8800GT and 9600GT are both factory overclocked cards and that could have had an impact, but the cards and scores are the end result of the testing, surprising as it may be.
