regarding the GPU client.
I have an x2 4200+ running at 2.64ghz. I also have an x1950pro 512mb I ran some tests about 1 month ago. these are my results.
SMP Client (no gpu)
2653 - 1760 points
25min20sec/frame = 42.5 hours = 993ppd 27min 50sec
GPU client (no smp)
2741 - 330 points
8mins 12sec - 13.75hours = 576ppd
SMP with GPU client GPU set to idle
2653 -
28mins/frame = 46.66 hours = 906ppd
GPU with SMP client, GPU set to idle
2741 -
47mins = 78.5hours = 100ppd
Combined total of SMP and GPU = 1006ppd
SMP with GPU client GPU set to low and 50% core usage
2653 -
37min30sec/frame = 62.5hours = 675ppd
GPU with SMP client set to low and 50%
2741 - 330 points
16mins/frame = 26hours40mins = 297ppd
combined totalof SMP and GPU = 972ppd
My conclusion is that If you are running a dual core pc, don't bother with the GPU client, just run the SMP client as there is no difference in PPD but you have more heat and use more power when running the GPU client.
If you are running a quad core with the windows SMP client you'll find that you'll be able to run the GPU client aswell and have a significant gain in PPD. As it is known that windows SMP on a quad core doesn't make "full" use of all 4 cores at the same time (poor affinity settings). this is my the linux smp client is faster, as it uses all 4 cores affectivly. This is why it is better to run 2 instances of VMserver with linux on them under windows, as it will net you a higher PPD.
Hope this makes sense to every one.
David.
I have an x2 4200+ running at 2.64ghz. I also have an x1950pro 512mb I ran some tests about 1 month ago. these are my results.
SMP Client (no gpu)
2653 - 1760 points
25min20sec/frame = 42.5 hours = 993ppd 27min 50sec
GPU client (no smp)
2741 - 330 points
8mins 12sec - 13.75hours = 576ppd
SMP with GPU client GPU set to idle
2653 -
28mins/frame = 46.66 hours = 906ppd
GPU with SMP client, GPU set to idle
2741 -
47mins = 78.5hours = 100ppd
Combined total of SMP and GPU = 1006ppd
SMP with GPU client GPU set to low and 50% core usage
2653 -
37min30sec/frame = 62.5hours = 675ppd
GPU with SMP client set to low and 50%
2741 - 330 points
16mins/frame = 26hours40mins = 297ppd
combined totalof SMP and GPU = 972ppd
My conclusion is that If you are running a dual core pc, don't bother with the GPU client, just run the SMP client as there is no difference in PPD but you have more heat and use more power when running the GPU client.
If you are running a quad core with the windows SMP client you'll find that you'll be able to run the GPU client aswell and have a significant gain in PPD. As it is known that windows SMP on a quad core doesn't make "full" use of all 4 cores at the same time (poor affinity settings). this is my the linux smp client is faster, as it uses all 4 cores affectivly. This is why it is better to run 2 instances of VMserver with linux on them under windows, as it will net you a higher PPD.
Hope this makes sense to every one.
David.
