Windows XP pro SP1 versus SP2 performance benchmarks

[Schadenfroh]

Here is the 3 tests i ran. All at default settings using latest official drivers for every component. All at default clock (save my 2500 modded into 3200)

specs
AthlonXP 3200+
A7N8X Deluxe Rev 2.0 (nforce2 Ultra400)
1gb Corsair XMS PC3200
WD Raptor
xfx 6800GT

SP1a/sp2 format

3dmark2k1: 18107/18179
3dmark2k3: 10294/10429
Aquamark: 52829/52829

 

[jim1976]

Is there a particular reason of waiting perf differences from the two servc packs?

 

[Schadenfroh]

Originally posted by: jim1976
Is there a particular reason of waiting perf differences from the two servc packs?

some people were paranoid about performance in SP1 if i rember correctly