Supreme Commander Benchmarking Guide

[SamODJ]

True enough, but guides like this and others do often seem to be advising you as to what you should perhaps come to expect from your machine, at least thats what the graphcs and such come across as.

Eitherway, any ideas?

[Adrian Wong]

Originally Posted by SamODJ

True enough, but guides like this and others do often seem to be advising you as to what you should perhaps come to expect from your machine, at least thats what the graphcs and such come across as.

Eitherway, any ideas?

You must understand that different systems perform differently from other systems because game performance is NOT only linked to the performance of the graphics cards. There are other factors, like CPU performance, memory size and throughput, and even whether you have fully patched up your games or not.

This is why we post the full details of our testbed, listing not only its specifications but also the details of the game versions and settings. Your results are only DIRECTLY comparable if you use the same testbed and settings. Even then, you can always count on a certain small percentage of variation in the results.

Do note that Supreme Commander is more reliant on CPU performance than the graphics card. So your system is more CPU-limited than our testbed which uses the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 processor. For a comparison between the two processors, please take a look here - Tech ARP - Intel Core 2 Processor Performance Comparison Guide Rev. 2.6

You will see that there's a marked difference in their performance even using the same graphics card.

If you actually test and compare your Radeon HD 4870 against the GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB, you will see that the Radeon HD 4870 is actually faster. Much faster. For the results on OUR testbed, please take a look at this review - Tech ARP - ASUS EAH4870 Radeon HD 4870 Graphics Card Review

Hope that helps you some!

[SamODJ]

Yes very helpful. Just to note, when I said graphics in my previous post, I was referring the the graphs and charts rather than GPU.

I will still pursue this issue though. I'm hoping to get the best out of my new system, although it could simply be a case of "new PC" syndome.

One thing I will note however, in your processor test your Q6600 results end up in just over an average of 40 FPS. Again, I respect I do not have the testbed system, however, given my system having the increased speed of the 4870 including more RAM i would've expected at least a similar average of 40 on my own system. (1600x1200) I find its a case of drawing the line when comparing systems, between my own and the tested one. Could just be my knowledge failing me.

[Chai]

Even if you have 4870X2 Crossfire, if you have a slow processor, the game will still have to wait for the processor. That is why you have to ensure that the system is balanced, fast processor, fast graphics card.

Same games are more processor limited, some games are more graphics card limited.

[goldfries]

The only time that SupComm relies on GC is when you're zoomed into the scene.

On the huge overview, any card works the same. I play SupComm often, especially Forged Alliance.

One thing to note that processor power affects a lot on your gaming experience, especially if the game involves the AIX.

The game itself slowdown significantly faster when you're against just an AIX or 2 compared to like say 4 or 6 AI.