Gun Metal Benchmark

[nin_fragile14]

Anyone know of any mirrors? The site has been timing out all day.

[Dazz]

Guru3d has theirs up at full speed :) http://download.guru3d.com/gunmetal/

[yoladude]

just downloaded and ran it at 1024x768, all settings high/enabled except for AA value, which i left at one.

benchmark 1:
min. fps: 7.73
avg. fps: 14.09
max fps: 36.78

benchmark 2:
min. fps: 5.37
avg. fps: 16.16
max fps: 37.48

this is on a km266 chipset, athlonxp 2200+, 512 megs of pc2100 ram, and an xfx geforce4 ti 4200 at stock speeds. after i pick up some ramsinks and maybe a new gpu cooler today, i'll oc it and see if the results improve.
i think this is going to be a great benchmark to test for overclocking integrity. it also made me think about replacing my gpu cooler, which was only warm while the benchmark ran.
also, the graphics are good, but somehow, i was expecting better....seems to stress the gpu enough tho.

[nin_fragile14]

Thanks for the link... the benchmark ended up being completely messed up on my system. Graphical errors everywhere.

[Dazz]

Yeah expect an average frame rate of 15~20 with a Geforce4 this is due to the benchmark auto enabling FSAA & AF which sux as it can't be disabled. Also the game is heavily Cg optimised so at this stage there will be gfx errors on none nVIDIA cards. Should be fixed for retail.

[yoladude]

Originally posted by Dazz
Yeah expect an average frame rate of 15~20 with a Geforce4 this is due to the benchmark auto enabling FSAA & AF which sux as it can't be disabled. Also the game is heavily Cg optimised so at this stage there will be gfx errors on none nVIDIA cards. Should be fixed for retail.
actually, the AA/AF idea is a goof idea, as the benchmark will now be completely gpu limited, and cpu won't play as big a factor, making it more of a gpu measurement, even if the frates are rediculously low for previous gpu generations. hopefully the retail version will allow AA/AF to be disabled, because for gameplay, frates matter most; quality second.

[nin_fragile14]

AT 1280x1024, I averaged 15 fps on the 9700 Pro. That's a lot lower than it should be, but for now I'm blaming the lack of ati optimizations.

[Greg]

Finally downloaded the thing.

Some results: For benchmark 1 (edit)

1024x768x32 2xFSAA (Default)
Min 15.52
Avg 27.30
Max 46.81

1024x768x32 No FSAA & Performance (In Display Settings)
Min 18.79
Avg 31.63
Max 50.20

640x480x32 No FSAA & Performance (In Display Settings)
Min 20.35
Avg 33.63
Max 50.15

Also, when looking toward the sun, the framerate at least halves, probably quaters. (Goes from looking like Fast Forward, to Slow Motion)

The explosions look crap, but there are a few pretty effects and lots of color.

I wonder how the particle effects effect overall frame rate since such things (explosions, gun fire, smoke, etc.) are almost continually in view, but due to their highly dynamic nature, are usually very inefficient to render.

That system was: Athlon XP2100, GeforceFX 5800 (non-ultra), 512mb PC2100, WinXP.

[nrdstrm]

I've only run it at default :
Benchmark 1
Minimum frames per second 20.06 fps
Average frames per second 34.26 fps
Maximum frames per second 58.07 fps

Benchmark 2
Minimum frames per second 14.46 fps
Average frames per second 36.03 fps
Maximum frames per second 72.78 fps

Nrdstrm
2.66 P4/1GB HyperX DDR400 (running at 333)/FX5900Ultra

I posted the complete results here :
http://www.nvnews.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&threadid=13343

[Nutty]

Can't download from guru3d. As soon as I click accept, it just opens up the main frontpage in the frame..

any other links?

[UDawg]

Originally posted by nin_fragile14
Thanks for the link... the benchmark ended up being completely messed up on my system. Graphical errors everywhere.

I have the exact same problems with my errors. I am glad it just isn't me. Anyone else experience the same and if so do you know why?

[UDawg]

oops

[Greg]

Default settings, Driver = Quality, FSAA = Application. FX5800 @ 470/940 (cool, quiet speed)

Edit: image removed, replaced with text stats:

Gun Metal Benchmark Results

Created: 18/06/2003 22:57:03

Benchmark 2

STATISTICS

Min frames per sec: 11.89 fps
Avg frames per sec: 30.91 fps
Max frames per sec: 57.09 fps
Benchmark duration: 160.34 sec
Total frames rendered: 4957

COMPUTER INFORMATION

Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) XP2100+
Processor Speed: 1769
Operating System: WindowsXP Service Pack 1
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce FX 5800

GAME SETTINGS

Screen resolution: 1024x768
Screen colors: True (32-bit)
Aspect ratio: Normal
Antialiasing: 2x
Terrain detail: High
Draw distance: High
Cloud shadows: On
Lens flare: On
Sun Glare: On

[marqmajere]

Wahahahahahhaa. Now THAT'S the stuff right there. :D :D :D

[Ramshambo2001]

Getting the same errors over here two, the background looks all chopped up and "clippy"

[StealthHawk]

Oh yeah, there's a new version of the benchmark....they uploaded the wrong one :rolleyes:

http://www.yetistudios.com/gunmetal/Gun%20Metal/PC%20Benchmark%20Info.htm

I don't know if this fixes the issues with ATI cards, or if the graphics are any better in general...you guys will have to test it out :p

[StealthHawk]

Right, I just ran through both tests of the Gunmetal benchmark and I didn't see any graphical errors. So it looks like the new version runs on ATI hardware.

[The Baron]

Validity
Results valid? Yes
Benchmark version V1.20S
Statistics
Minimum frames per second 3.46 fps
Average frames per second 7.75 fps
Maximum frames per second 39.37 fps
Benchmark duration 483.80 seconds
Total frames rendered 3748
Computer information
Processor AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2500+
Processor speed 1830 Mhz
Operating System Windows XP Service Pack 1
Graphics card NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200
Game settings
Screen resolution 1024 X 768
Screen colors True (32-bit)
Aspect ratio Normal
Antialiasing 2x
Terrain detail High
Draw distance High
Cloud shadows On
Lens flare On
Sun Glare On

Kinda amazing...

--edit--that's benchmark 1 btw, I haven't run benchmark 2 yet--/edit--

[MikeC]

Ouch!

It would be interesting to find the settings, if any, that would achieve an average of 30fps.

[Nutty]

Validity
Results valid? Yes
Benchmark version V1.20S
Statistics
Minimum frames per second 5.51 fps
Average frames per second 10.83 fps
Maximum frames per second 32.38 fps
Benchmark duration 346.07 seconds
Total frames rendered 3748
Computer information
Processor AMD Athlon(tm) processor
Processor speed 1201 Mhz
Operating System Windows 2000 Service Pack 3
Graphics card NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4600
Game settings
Screen resolution 1024 X 768
Screen colors True (32-bit)
Aspect ratio Normal
Antialiasing 1
Terrain detail High
Draw distance High
Cloud shadows On
Lens flare On
Sun Glare On

[nin_fragile14]

Validity
Results valid? Yes
Benchmark version V1.20S
Statistics
Minimum frames per second 15.98 fps
Average frames per second 24.63 fps
Maximum frames per second 50.44 fps
Benchmark duration 152.17 seconds
Total frames rendered 3748
Computer information
Processor Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1.60GHz
Processor speed 2333 Mhz
Operating System Windows XP Service Pack 1
Graphics card RADEON 9700 PRO
Game settings
Screen resolution 1024 X 768
Screen colors True (32-bit)
Aspect ratio Normal
Antialiasing 2x
Terrain detail High
Draw distance High
Cloud shadows On
Lens flare On
Sun Glare On

[nin_fragile14]

My benchmark 2 results were higher, with the 9700 clocked at 340/325.

Validity
Results valid? Yes
Benchmark version V1.20S
Statistics
Minimum frames per second 13.20 fps
Average frames per second 30.86 fps
Maximum frames per second 49.50 fps
Benchmark duration 160.61 seconds
Total frames rendered 4957
Computer information
Processor Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1.60GHz
Processor speed 2332 Mhz
Operating System Windows XP Service Pack 1
Graphics card RADEON 9700 PRO
Game settings
Screen resolution 1024 X 768
Screen colors True (32-bit)
Aspect ratio Normal
Antialiasing 2x
Terrain detail High
Draw distance High
Cloud shadows On
Lens flare On
Sun Glare On

[-=DVS=-]

Nothing overcloaked AA 2x AF 4x , 1024x768 , This game is realy cool runs like crap but its awesome good details and massive battles :eek:

Benchmark 1
Validity
Results valid? Yes
Statistics
Minimum frames per second 11.85 fps
Average frames per second 19.70 fps
Maximum frames per second 44.91 fps
Benchmark duration 190.21 seconds
Total frames rendered 3748
Computer information
Processor AMD Athlon(tm) Processor
Processor speed 2007 Mhz
Operating System Windows XP
Graphics card RADEON 9700 PRO
Game settings
Screen resolution 1024 X 768
Screen colors True (32-bit)
Aspect ratio Normal
Antialiasing 2x
Terrain detail High
Draw distance High
Cloud shadows On
Lens flare On
Sun Glare On

Benchmark 2
Validity
Results valid? Yes
Statistics
Minimum frames per second 12.49 fps
Average frames per second 29.22 fps
Maximum frames per second 52.42 fps
Benchmark duration 169.65 seconds
Total frames rendered 4957
Computer information
Processor AMD Athlon(tm) Processor
Processor speed 2007 Mhz
Operating System Windows XP
Graphics card RADEON 9700 PRO
Game settings
Screen resolution 1024 X 768
Screen colors True (32-bit)
Aspect ratio Normal
Antialiasing 2x
Terrain detail High
Draw distance High
Cloud shadows On
Lens flare On
Sun Glare On

[Smokey]

I posted this in the benchmark forum, but I cant run the benchmark. When I start it all I et a white screen and the sound of the intro, no picture, then it just crashes to desktop. Using the 44.65 drivers any ideas?

[deejaya]

Originally posted by Smokey
I posted this in the benchmark forum, but I cant run the benchmark. When I start it all I et a white screen and the sound of the intro, no picture, then it just crashes to desktop. Using the 44.65 drivers any ideas?

If it helps, it ran ok (read: without errors :p) on my Ti200 using 43.51's.