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AMD Catalyst 12.11 Driver Performance Never Settle
Posted by: Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 10/22/2012 02:56 AM [ 48 comment(s) ]
AMD is getting ready for the winter, in this review we test the new 12.11 Catalyst driver which has had some TLC from AMD, improving overall performance on a number of games. Next to that AMD is launching their Never Settle game Bundle, purchase a R7000 series dedicated card and you can get some great free games.
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hallryu
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Posted on: 10/22/2012 08:26 PM
Eagerly awaiting the next build with the bug fixes. The current price of the original 7970, the overclockability, this nice games bundle coupled with this nice little boost in performance may just tip me towards throwing in a second 7970 at Crimbo!
Eagerly awaiting the next build with the bug fixes. The current price of the original 7970, the overclockability, this nice games bundle coupled with this nice little boost in performance may just tip me towards throwing in a second 7970 at Crimbo!
IPlayNaked
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Posted on: 10/22/2012 08:39 PM
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/19/technology/advanced-micro-devices-posts-a-157-million-net-loss.html?ref=advancedmicrodevicesinc&_r=0
http://www.extremetech.com/computing/138268-amd-throws-15-of-its-workforce-off-the-sinking-ship
Desperate times call for desperate measures.
Now's the time to reserve your seat in the lifeboat.
All of these games will cost next to nothing in a few months.
Will you also be shopping for a videocard you can trust when these games go in the sales bin?
Nice try, Nvidia. I'm on to you.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/19/technology/advanced-micro-devices-posts-a-157-million-net-loss.html?ref=advancedmicrodevicesinc&_r=0
http://www.extremetech.com/computing/138268-amd-throws-15-of-its-workforce-off-the-sinking-ship
Desperate times call for desperate measures.
Now's the time to reserve your seat in the lifeboat.
All of these games will cost next to nothing in a few months.
Will you also be shopping for a videocard you can trust when these games go in the sales bin?
Nice try, Nvidia. I'm on to you.
Hyvry1
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Maha Guru
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Posted on: 10/22/2012 09:20 PM
It is only 1 quarter and they are restructuring. It is never good news but many companies have posted profit warnings or losses, just a sign of the times. It is a strong brand and will either bounce back or be bought out.
It is only 1 quarter and they are restructuring. It is never good news but many companies have posted profit warnings or losses, just a sign of the times. It is a strong brand and will either bounce back or be bought out.
BarryB
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Posted on: 10/22/2012 09:30 PM
Never Settle... for 2nd best, Nvidia all the way
Never Settle... for 2nd best, Nvidia all the way
zer0_c0ol
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Posted on: 10/22/2012 09:30 PM
and now i am felling the red train going into overdrive
and now i am felling the red train going into overdrive
Hyvry1
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Maha Guru
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Posted on: 10/22/2012 09:33 PM
It's just swings between the two companies for their top end cards. The competition is good for us. Without it we wouldn't have any new innovative cards, PC gaming would probably die as consoles takeover. Anyway this is OT.
It's just swings between the two companies for their top end cards. The competition is good for us. Without it we wouldn't have any new innovative cards, PC gaming would probably die as consoles takeover. Anyway this is OT.
BarryB
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Master Guru
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Posted on: 10/22/2012 09:38 PM
I think I'm felling the 'red train' is going to get derailed
and now i am felling the red train going into overdrive
I think I'm felling the 'red train' is going to get derailed
PhazeDelta1
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Posted on: 10/22/2012 10:02 PM
If AMD keeps putting out drivers like this, when it comes time to upgrade my folding rigs, I will go with the next gen AMD cards.
If AMD keeps putting out drivers like this, when it comes time to upgrade my folding rigs, I will go with the next gen AMD cards.
MWisBest
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Posted on: 10/22/2012 11:42 PM
Although my 3DMark 11 graphics score stayed the same from 12.9 to 12.10 to 12.11 on my A8-3500M APU (6620G)+6750M combo, my physics score went up over 25%! Nobody thought about them improving GPGPU performance for the non-GCN cards.
Although my 3DMark 11 graphics score stayed the same from 12.9 to 12.10 to 12.11 on my A8-3500M APU (6620G)+6750M combo, my physics score went up over 25%! Nobody thought about them improving GPGPU performance for the non-GCN cards.
zer0_c0ol
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Posted on: 10/23/2012 01:00 AM
and trolling al the way
I think I'm felling the 'red train' is going to get derailed
and trolling al the way
Illnino
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Master Guru
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Posted on: 10/23/2012 04:45 AM
Yeah righto mate back in the box BARRY.......
On topic though cant wait to try these on crossfire.
I think I'm felling the 'red train' is going to get derailed
Yeah righto mate back in the box BARRY.......
On topic though cant wait to try these on crossfire.
kitch9
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Posted on: 10/23/2012 06:30 AM
I'm embarrassed for you......
Never Settle... for 2nd best, Nvidia all the way
I'm embarrassed for you......
Fusion_XT
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Master Guru
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Posted on: 10/23/2012 08:17 AM
Mmzz im about to buy a new system:
i5 3570K or i7 3770K
16GB Geil Dragon
Asus Z77 Sabertooth
GTX670 4GB or Radeon 7970 ?!?!
I need 3GB or more for my 5760x1080/120Hz screen setup...
Cant decide !
Mmzz im about to buy a new system:
i5 3570K or i7 3770K
16GB Geil Dragon
Asus Z77 Sabertooth
GTX670 4GB or Radeon 7970 ?!?!
I need 3GB or more for my 5760x1080/120Hz screen setup...
Cant decide !
cowie
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Ancient Guru
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Posted on: 10/23/2012 09:13 PM
So the one 7980 card i freaking order does not come with the free games???
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007709%20600286767%20600286740&IsNodeId=1&name=Radeon%20HD%207970
Thas it i'm calling my lawyer
So the one 7980 card i freaking order does not come with the free games???
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007709%20600286767%20600286740&IsNodeId=1&name=Radeon%20HD%207970
Thas it i'm calling my lawyer
Lane
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Posted on: 10/23/2012 09:20 PM
So the one 7980 card i freaking order does not come with the free games???
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007709%20600286767%20600286740&IsNodeId=1&name=Radeon%20HD%207970
Thas it i'm calling my lawyer
You have take the Matrix ? ... contact them and see what they say.
So the one 7980 card i freaking order does not come with the free games???
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007709%20600286767%20600286740&IsNodeId=1&name=Radeon%20HD%207970
Thas it i'm calling my lawyer
You have take the Matrix ? ... contact them and see what they say.
BarryB
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Posted on: 10/23/2012 09:24 PM
and trolling al the way
Yeah righto mate back in the box BARRY.......
On topic though cant wait to try these on crossfire.
I'm embarrassed for you......
Lolz guys, it's just a bit of 'green' humour. But, to be fair, securing not one, not two, but upto three 'free' upcoming games in their 'Never Settle' bundle is cute marketing! Wonder how many will be tempted to see 'Red' based solely on the game bundle?
and trolling al the way
Yeah righto mate back in the box BARRY.......
On topic though cant wait to try these on crossfire.
I'm embarrassed for you......
Lolz guys, it's just a bit of 'green' humour. But, to be fair, securing not one, not two, but upto three 'free' upcoming games in their 'Never Settle' bundle is cute marketing! Wonder how many will be tempted to see 'Red' based solely on the game bundle?
cowie
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Posted on: 10/23/2012 09:24 PM
yes i want matrix amd say free games with 7970 so its 7970 i want free games so i can sell them lol
the other cards this is listed in cart along with card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16800995140
No answer on newegg live chat it seems to be dead.
How come every time i get red i get hosed somehow i did not even get the card yet either.
just got off the phone with ne rep......nope sry no codes with that card
fudge it newegg will get the card back then i cant understand no code with the most expensive card and the only one not to have a code.
so i will get the cheapest pos 7970 for $100 less then the matrix and get $120 in games for free.
yes i want matrix amd say free games with 7970 so its 7970 i want free games so i can sell them lol
the other cards this is listed in cart along with card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16800995140
No answer on newegg live chat it seems to be dead.
How come every time i get red i get hosed somehow i did not even get the card yet either.
just got off the phone with ne rep......nope sry no codes with that card
fudge it newegg will get the card back then i cant understand no code with the most expensive card and the only one not to have a code.
so i will get the cheapest pos 7970 for $100 less then the matrix and get $120 in games for free.
Elder III
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Posted on: 10/23/2012 11:36 PM
It's a heck of a deal... my fingers are itching for a second GPU, although I can't think of a single game that needs one (1080p).
It's a heck of a deal... my fingers are itching for a second GPU, although I can't think of a single game that needs one (1080p).
cowie
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Ancient Guru
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Posted on: 10/24/2012 05:11 PM
Just an update newegg has game bundle with matrix now..
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121671
Just an update newegg has game bundle with matrix now..
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121671
kzinti1
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Posted on: 10/25/2012 09:56 AM
Yawn? Big business in world economy downturn profits shocker!
Who invited the NV happy clapping cheerleader?
People who don't understand how businesses work should stfu when commenting about them.
I'm no fanboy, smartass. I buy the best available.
I'm worried the only competitor to Nvidia and Intel is falling apart at the seams.
I wa one click away from confirming an order for the Powercolor Devil 13 when I remembered all the piss poor drivers inherent to AMD, ATI or whatever they're calling themselves today.
Suddenly, when the company is looking at possibly their last Christmas sales boost, they come out with the drivers that should've already been created a couple of months ago and made available for this generation. Plus, they throw in a few games to help boost their lackluster sales.
I've been looking for something other than Nvidia ever since they started using their Draconian voltage limiting methods to cripple OCing their (actually MY) cards. I'll happily switch back to AMD if they ever manage to hire a team that know how to properly write drivers.
As far as their cpu's, they may as well stop production of any desktop models right now. They'll never again come close to beating Intel. Also a damned shame. Intel needs equal competition the same as Nvidia.
Yawn? Big business in world economy downturn profits shocker!
Who invited the NV happy clapping cheerleader?
People who don't understand how businesses work should stfu when commenting about them.
I'm no fanboy, smartass. I buy the best available.
I'm worried the only competitor to Nvidia and Intel is falling apart at the seams.
I wa one click away from confirming an order for the Powercolor Devil 13 when I remembered all the piss poor drivers inherent to AMD, ATI or whatever they're calling themselves today.
Suddenly, when the company is looking at possibly their last Christmas sales boost, they come out with the drivers that should've already been created a couple of months ago and made available for this generation. Plus, they throw in a few games to help boost their lackluster sales.
I've been looking for something other than Nvidia ever since they started using their Draconian voltage limiting methods to cripple OCing their (actually MY) cards. I'll happily switch back to AMD if they ever manage to hire a team that know how to properly write drivers.
As far as their cpu's, they may as well stop production of any desktop models right now. They'll never again come close to beating Intel. Also a damned shame. Intel needs equal competition the same as Nvidia.
sverek
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Maha Guru
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Posted on: 10/25/2012 10:25 AM
Very clever. Now image Intel holding 95%+ of CPU market. What do you think would happen?
You might not noticed, but some people actually buy CPU not only for gaming, they might prefer to use it for server and lets say with reasonable price.
You might buy best available, but some people would love to buy best suitable (which require little bit more brain power...)
As far as their cpu's, they may as well stop production of any desktop models right now. They'll never again come close to beating Intel. Also a damned shame. Intel needs equal competition the same as Nvidia.
Very clever. Now image Intel holding 95%+ of CPU market. What do you think would happen?
You might not noticed, but some people actually buy CPU not only for gaming, they might prefer to use it for server and lets say with reasonable price.
You might buy best available, but some people would love to buy best suitable (which require little bit more brain power...)
Pill Monster
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Posted on: 10/25/2012 10:25 AM
I'm no fanboy, smartass. I buy the best available.
I'm worried the only competitor to Nvidia and Intel is falling apart at the seams.
I wa one click away from confirming an order for the Powercolor Devil 13 when I remembered all the piss poor drivers inherent to AMD, ATI or whatever they're calling themselves today.If you buy the best available why were you about to purchase the Devil 13, which is a noisy, powersucking, overpriced piece of shlt?
Suddenly, when the company is looking at possibly their last Christmas sales boost, they come out with the drivers that should've already been created a couple of months ago and made available for this generation. Plus, they throw in a few games to help boost their lackluster sales.
A damned good deal if you ask me, and do you have any evidence that ATI cards aren't selling? Seems to be plenty of 6xxx/7xxx owners on this forum alone.
I've been looking for something other than Nvidia ever since they started using their Draconian voltage limiting methods to cripple OCing their (actually MY) cards. I'll happily switch back to AMD if they ever manage to hire a team that know how to properly write drivers.Nothing wrong with AMD drivers, how would you know anyway since you have an Nvidia card in your specs.....
As far as their cpu's, they may as well stop production of any desktop models right now. They'll never again come close to beating Intel. AnandTech disagrees; Projected Performance: Can AMD Catch up with Intel?
With Vishera, AMD did a lot to close the gap betwen itself and Intel. Another increase like this and we won't see AMD surpass Intel, but the two should remain fairly close.Their APU's are also doing quite well.
I'm no fanboy, smartass. I buy the best available.
I'm worried the only competitor to Nvidia and Intel is falling apart at the seams.
I wa one click away from confirming an order for the Powercolor Devil 13 when I remembered all the piss poor drivers inherent to AMD, ATI or whatever they're calling themselves today.If you buy the best available why were you about to purchase the Devil 13, which is a noisy, powersucking, overpriced piece of shlt?
Suddenly, when the company is looking at possibly their last Christmas sales boost, they come out with the drivers that should've already been created a couple of months ago and made available for this generation. Plus, they throw in a few games to help boost their lackluster sales.
A damned good deal if you ask me, and do you have any evidence that ATI cards aren't selling? Seems to be plenty of 6xxx/7xxx owners on this forum alone.
I've been looking for something other than Nvidia ever since they started using their Draconian voltage limiting methods to cripple OCing their (actually MY) cards. I'll happily switch back to AMD if they ever manage to hire a team that know how to properly write drivers.Nothing wrong with AMD drivers, how would you know anyway since you have an Nvidia card in your specs.....
As far as their cpu's, they may as well stop production of any desktop models right now. They'll never again come close to beating Intel. AnandTech disagrees; Projected Performance: Can AMD Catch up with Intel?
With Vishera, AMD did a lot to close the gap betwen itself and Intel. Another increase like this and we won't see AMD surpass Intel, but the two should remain fairly close.Their APU's are also doing quite well.
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http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/19/technology/advanced-micro-devices-posts-a-157-million-net-loss.html?ref=advancedmicrodevicesinc&_r=0
http://www.extremetech.com/computing/138268-amd-throws-15-of-its-workforce-off-the-sinking-ship
Desperate times call for desperate measures.
Now's the time to reserve your seat in the lifeboat.
All of these games will cost next to nothing in a few months.
Will you also be shopping for a videocard you can trust when these games go in the sales bin?
Yawn? Big business in world economy downturn profits shocker!
Who invited the NV happy clapping cheerleader?
People who don't understand how businesses work should stfu when commenting about them.