PPBM5 Update at DVinfo.net

Harm Millaard · October 27th, 2010, 07:04 AM

Due to popular requests, we have added some additional information to the results.

We have added similar results pages as the existing Overall Results, that you have all seen.

There are now pages available for each of the tests, Disk I/O, MPEG2-DVD, H.264 and MPE Results, that are sorted first on the test of specific interest to you and next on the RPI, Relative Performance Index.

With these additions we hope to give you additional insight in what makes a specific configuration fast.

One of the clear benefits is that it is now easy to see, as an example, that large arrays play a definite role to propel the Disk I/O test to great results. At least far easier than it was previously.

Have a look and let us know what you think about these enhancements. PPBM5 Benchmark

Gary Brun · October 27th, 2010, 11:00 AM

Thank you for the work you put in with this.
I have just downloaded it and will try it out tomorrow.
Many thanks

Gary

Harm Millaard · November 2nd, 2010, 06:07 AM

And another addition, labeled Latest News.

It contains a new chart that shows the Top 25 Bang-for-the-Buck systems, to help in deciding what gives the best value for money.

Hope you find it informative and beneficial.

Peter Chung · November 2nd, 2010, 04:09 PM

How is the best bang for the buck calculated? I like the idea of having the chart :)

Would you mind sharing what components make the best bang for the buck?

Based on my research for my next build, I would say:
i7 950 for $230 at MicroCenter
Gigabyte UD3R Motherboard ~$200
12GB RAM
GT240 with 1GB DDR5 memory OR GTS450
Hyper212+ CPU Cooler so you can overclock

Thanks again for all the work put into these benchmarks.

Harm Millaard · November 2nd, 2010, 04:48 PM

Peter,

1000*(1/RPI)/$

Or in more layman terms: The inverse of the Relative Performance Index, divided by the calculated cost in $ and then multiplied by 1000 to get a scale from around 1 to 8.

October 27th, 2010, 07:04 AM	#1
Harm Millaard Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands Posts: 1,832	PPBM5 Update Due to popular requests, we have added some additional information to the results. We have added similar results pages as the existing Overall Results, that you have all seen. There are now pages available for each of the tests, Disk I/O, MPEG2-DVD, H.264 and MPE Results, that are sorted first on the test of specific interest to you and next on the RPI, Relative Performance Index. With these additions we hope to give you additional insight in what makes a specific configuration fast. One of the clear benefits is that it is now easy to see, as an example, that large arrays play a definite role to propel the Disk I/O test to great results. At least far easier than it was previously. Have a look and let us know what you think about these enhancements. PPBM5 Benchmark Attached Thumbnails

October 27th, 2010, 11:00 AM	#2
Gary Brun Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kråkstad Norway. Posts: 229	Thank you for the work you put in with this. I have just downloaded it and will try it out tomorrow. Many thanks Gary __________________ http://www.mlotv.com

November 2nd, 2010, 06:07 AM	#3
Harm Millaard Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands Posts: 1,832	And another addition, labeled Latest News. It contains a new chart that shows the Top 25 Bang-for-the-Buck systems, to help in deciding what gives the best value for money. Hope you find it informative and beneficial.

November 2nd, 2010, 04:09 PM	#4
Peter Chung Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO USA Posts: 220	How is the best bang for the buck calculated? I like the idea of having the chart :) Would you mind sharing what components make the best bang for the buck? Based on my research for my next build, I would say: i7 950 for $230 at MicroCenter Gigabyte UD3R Motherboard ~$200 12GB RAM GT240 with 1GB DDR5 memory OR GTS450 Hyper212+ CPU Cooler so you can overclock Thanks again for all the work put into these benchmarks.

November 2nd, 2010, 04:48 PM	#5
Harm Millaard Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands Posts: 1,832	Peter, 1000*(1/RPI)/$ Or in more layman terms: The inverse of the Relative Performance Index, divided by the calculated cost in $ and then multiplied by 1000 to get a scale from around 1 to 8.