3DMark Vantage:

The latest graphics benchmark routine from Futuremark promises to tame down the scores by throwing a whole new suite of DirectX 10 tests at our video cards. There are four presets and an option for running a custom benchmark. The Entry pre-set disables some of the more advanced features such as motion blur and Depth of Field and runs at a 1024 x 768 resolution. From there we move up to the Performance pre-set running at 1280 x 1024 followed by High which runs at 1680 x 1050. At the top of the spectrum we have the Extreme pre-set which runs at a 1920x1200 resolution and has all possible options enabled.

     The overall score can only be given if the two CPU tests and two Graphical tests are completed in the same series. Since we're really only interested in how the graphics card did, we don't' need to show the CPU scores.

     As you watch the progression from Entry to Extreme, you can visibly see more and more effects being added to the test. Such as during an Entry run, there is no mist or lighting effects from the water.

     The second graphic test of 3D Mark vantage is another scene of struggle in the life of hostile outer space. instead of a space marine battle on Proxycon, we are treated to the scene of a Capital ship unleashing a volley of missiles on an unsuspecting and highly inhabited planet. Watching this test progress you will see the detail in the asteroids increase. Most notable will be the lighting effects as the missiles impact on the planets city.

     True to form, the newest benchmark suite from Futuremark is quite demanding...... 

Intro & Specs The 8800GT Up Close The Test System Testing Part 1 Testing Part 2 Testing - 3DMark06 Testing - 3DMark Vantage Overclocking Conclusion