To this point we have taken a look at how the GA-7DPXDW handles real world benchmarks, but what about gaming? Even though Gigabyte is aiming for the Server/Workstation market many end users will be looking to build one of these for home use as well. So lets take a quick look at a couple gaming benchmarks.
MadOnion's 3D Mark 2001 has become the cornerstone of benchmarking for gamers. This intensive direct 3D benchmark runs a video card through the paces but also helps show the overall performance of your gaming rig.
Click to view largerThe Tyan's Tigers are always stiff competition in the gaming benchmarks. The Tiger MP and MPX were able to outpace the GA-7DPXDW by 156 and 145 respectively. The GA-7DPXDW score of 6356 is respectable but with the direct comparison to both Tigers, it gives the impression the platform is coming up a bit on the short side of things.
DroneZ is a unique benchmark. DroneZ incorporates the use of Vertex and Pixel Shaders, which are responsible for some of the most impressive examples of illumination and bump mapping found. The graphics and visual effects are truly amazing.
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In this demanding benchmark the GA-7DPXDW is posting solid numbers. Even while generating solid numbers the GA-7DPXDW just couldn't seem to pace the Tigers and would give the impression the platform is struggling to keep up.
