CPU Benchmark Performance: Simulation And Rendering

Simulation and Science have a lot of overlap in the benchmarking world, however for this distinction we’re separating into two segments mostly based on the utility of the resulting data. The benchmarks that fall under Science have a distinct use for the data they output – in our Simulation section, these act more like synthetics but at some level are still trying to simulate a given environment.

We are using DDR4 memory at the following settings:

  • DDR4-3200

Simulation

(3-2a) Dwarf Fortress 0.44.12 World Gen 65x65, 250 Yr

(3-2b) Dwarf Fortress 0.44.12 World Gen 129x129, 550 Yr

(3-2c) Dwarf Fortress 0.44.12 World Gen 257x257, 550 Yr

(3-3) Dolphin 5.0 Render Test

(3-4a) Factorio v1.1.26 Test, 10K Trains

(3-4b) Factorio v1.1.26 Test, 10K Belts

(3-4c) Factorio v1.1.26 Test, 20K Hybrid

Rendering

(4-1) Blender 2.83 Custom Render Test

(4-2) Corona 1.3 Benchmark

(4-4) POV-Ray 3.7.1

(4-5) V-Ray Renderer

(4-6a) CineBench R20 Single Thread

(4-6b) CineBench R20 Multi-Thread

(4-7a) CineBench R23 Single Thread

(4-7b) CineBench R23 Multi-Thread

As we mentioned on the last page, where the Ryzen 7 5800X3D can use its 96 MB of L3 V-Cache to improve performance, it does, such as in our Factorio test. For the most part, it doesn't do enough in most situations to improve performance when compared to the Ryzen 7 5800X.

CPU Benchmark Performance: Power, Office, And Science CPU Benchmark Performance: Encoding and Compression
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  • Qasar - Thursday, June 30, 2022 - link

    Makaveli, he wont, according to only him. the m1 is the best thing since sliced bread.
  • GeoffreyA - Thursday, June 30, 2022 - link

    Lor', the Apple Brigade is already out in full force.
  • at_clucks - Saturday, July 2, 2022 - link

    Look, if we're being honest the M line punches above its weight so to speak and yes, it does manage to embarrass traditional (x86) rivals on more than one occasion.

    This being said, I see no reason to review it here and compare it to most x86 CPUs. The reason is simple: nobody buys an M CPU, they buy a package. So comparing M2 against R7 5800X3D is pretty useless. And even if you compare "system to system" you'll immediately run into major discrepancies, starting with the obvious OS choice, or the less obvious "what's an equivalent x86 system?".

    With Intel vs. AMD it's easy, they serve the same target and are more or less a drop in replacement for each other. Not so with Apple. The only useful review in that case is "workflow to workflow", even with different software on different platforms. Not that interesting for the audience here.
  • TheMode - Tuesday, July 5, 2022 - link

    I never understood this argument. Sure some people will decide never to buy any Apple product, but I wouldn't say that this is the majority. Let's assume that M3 gets 500% faster than the competition for 5% of the power, I am convinced that some people will be convinced to switch over no matter the package.
  • GeoffreyA - Wednesday, July 6, 2022 - link

    I'd say it's interesting to know where the M series stands in relation to Intel and AMD, purely out of curiosity. But, even if it were orders faster, I would have no desire to go over to Apple.
  • mode_13h - Thursday, July 7, 2022 - link

    Yes, we want to follow the state of the art in tech. And when Apple is a leading player, that means reviewing and examining their latest, cutting edge products.
  • Jp7188 - Friday, July 8, 2022 - link

    Perhaps that could make sense in a seperate piece, but M1 doesn't really have a place in a gaming focused review. M1 gaming is still in its infancy as far as natively supported titles.
  • Skree! - Friday, July 8, 2022 - link

    Skree!
  • mode_13h - Sunday, July 10, 2022 - link

    I'm going to call spam on this. Whatever it's about, I don't see it adding to the discussion.
  • noobmaster69 - Thursday, June 30, 2022 - link

    Better late than never I guess.

    Am I the only one who found it puzzling that Gavin recommends DDR4-3600 and then immediately tests with a much slower kit? And ran gaming benchmarks with a 4 year old GPU?

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