Windows 8 performance not as good as W7

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I installed W8 on my computer last week. I did a clean install, updated all my drivers and ran some benchmarks.W8 gave me 1000 less point on 3DMarkVantage than W7. What's up with that?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sager 9570
    CPU
    4930K
    Motherboard
    Intel X79
    Memory
    16Gb HyperX 1866 MHz.
    Graphics Card(s)
    2x880M SLI
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    2x Samsung 840 Pro256GB RAID 0
    PSU
    2x330W w/converter box
    Cooling
    AC
    Internet Speed
    120/60
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    NIS
did you see a difference in the CPU or the GPU, I would guess poor performance of the GPU drivers with Windows 8, look how AMD increase the performance of the 7970 with just a driver.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 enterprise x64
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Pc-Quebec / Area 66
    CPU
    i7-3960X Extreme Edition
    Motherboard
    Rampage IV Extreme
    Memory
    Gskill 4x4 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    4 x HD 7970
    Sound Card
    onboard
    Screen Resolution
    2560*1600
    Hard Drives
    C:\Intel series 520 SSD , 250 GB
    D:\ WD 750 black with Intel 40gb SSD cache Intel RST
    E:\ WD 2TB Black
    PSU
    Corsair AX 1200
    Case
    TT Mozart TX
    Cooling
    Water Cooled
    Keyboard
    Logitech G-15
    Other Info
    Windows 8 VM is install on his own SSD.
Both CPU and GPU didn't perform as well on W8, but I think the CPU had the biggest drop. I really love the look and feel of W8 but I spent too much money on this rig to sacrifice performance for looks.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sager 9570
    CPU
    4930K
    Motherboard
    Intel X79
    Memory
    16Gb HyperX 1866 MHz.
    Graphics Card(s)
    2x880M SLI
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    2x Samsung 840 Pro256GB RAID 0
    PSU
    2x330W w/converter box
    Cooling
    AC
    Internet Speed
    120/60
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    NIS
Is your decrease noticeable whatsoever in real life performance or during gaming, or just in this particular benchmark?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-Built in July 2009
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
    Memory
    8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Acer x233H
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
    Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
    PSU
    Corsair 620HX modular
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    stock
    Keyboard
    ABS M1 Mechanical
    Mouse
    Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    15/2 cable modem
    Other Info
    Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
If you're gaming and notice no difference then I suggest you take no heed from 'benchmarks.'
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Professional 64-bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-3570k
    Motherboard
    ASRock Intel Z77 Extreme4
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Cooling
    Hyper 212
Well I do a lot more benchmarking than games and no I don't notice any difference in real world performance only in chasing numbers:D
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sager 9570
    CPU
    4930K
    Motherboard
    Intel X79
    Memory
    16Gb HyperX 1866 MHz.
    Graphics Card(s)
    2x880M SLI
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    2x Samsung 840 Pro256GB RAID 0
    PSU
    2x330W w/converter box
    Cooling
    AC
    Internet Speed
    120/60
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    NIS
You do a lot bench on the laptop in your spec or you bench other thing ?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 enterprise x64
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Pc-Quebec / Area 66
    CPU
    i7-3960X Extreme Edition
    Motherboard
    Rampage IV Extreme
    Memory
    Gskill 4x4 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    4 x HD 7970
    Sound Card
    onboard
    Screen Resolution
    2560*1600
    Hard Drives
    C:\Intel series 520 SSD , 250 GB
    D:\ WD 750 black with Intel 40gb SSD cache Intel RST
    E:\ WD 2TB Black
    PSU
    Corsair AX 1200
    Case
    TT Mozart TX
    Cooling
    Water Cooled
    Keyboard
    Logitech G-15
    Other Info
    Windows 8 VM is install on his own SSD.
:)Ha Ha I can't afford another one after paying almost 5 grand for this!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sager 9570
    CPU
    4930K
    Motherboard
    Intel X79
    Memory
    16Gb HyperX 1866 MHz.
    Graphics Card(s)
    2x880M SLI
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    2x Samsung 840 Pro256GB RAID 0
    PSU
    2x330W w/converter box
    Cooling
    AC
    Internet Speed
    120/60
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    NIS
Well I do a lot more benchmarking than games and no I don't notice any difference in real world performance only in chasing numbers:D
Chasing these numbers can drive a person mad. I use the numbers to make sure that I am in the ballpark and not experiencing a significant driver issue...but aside from that, if real world performance is fine...then i stop looking at my benchmarks.

To each their own however.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-Built in July 2009
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
    Memory
    8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Acer x233H
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
    Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
    PSU
    Corsair 620HX modular
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    stock
    Keyboard
    ABS M1 Mechanical
    Mouse
    Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    15/2 cable modem
    Other Info
    Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
Chasing these numbers can drive a person mad. .

can cost a fortune too, upgrade the cooling, mod the voltage on the GPU and burn it, don't ask how I know
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 enterprise x64
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Pc-Quebec / Area 66
    CPU
    i7-3960X Extreme Edition
    Motherboard
    Rampage IV Extreme
    Memory
    Gskill 4x4 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    4 x HD 7970
    Sound Card
    onboard
    Screen Resolution
    2560*1600
    Hard Drives
    C:\Intel series 520 SSD , 250 GB
    D:\ WD 750 black with Intel 40gb SSD cache Intel RST
    E:\ WD 2TB Black
    PSU
    Corsair AX 1200
    Case
    TT Mozart TX
    Cooling
    Water Cooled
    Keyboard
    Logitech G-15
    Other Info
    Windows 8 VM is install on his own SSD.
Chasing these numbers can drive a person mad. .

can cost a fortune too, upgrade the cooling, mod the voltage on the GPU and burn it, don't ask how I know

Yeah, there was a time that I was into that stuff as well. But I later discovered that I can get 90% of the performance for a fraction of the cost and effort and found other things to spend my time and money on. I realize that computers are a hobby for many and there is nothing wrong with spending time on them...but you can literally go broke and crazy trying to squeeze every last bit out of it.

Nowadays, I shoot for great bang for the buck, in a nice case, that's as quiet as possible. I overclock slightly still, but not to the point where I have to add case fans or change cooling solutions. I prefer the KISS approach (Keep it Simple Stupid) :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-Built in July 2009
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
    Memory
    8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Acer x233H
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
    Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
    PSU
    Corsair 620HX modular
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    stock
    Keyboard
    ABS M1 Mechanical
    Mouse
    Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    15/2 cable modem
    Other Info
    Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
Chasing these numbers can drive a person mad. .

can cost a fortune too, upgrade the cooling, mod the voltage on the GPU and burn it, don't ask how I know
You guys are absolutely right, however I only use moderate overclocks when I bench. Actually because I like W8 so much I'm going to create a separate partion and install on that. Hope the RAID 0 config doesn't mess me up.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sager 9570
    CPU
    4930K
    Motherboard
    Intel X79
    Memory
    16Gb HyperX 1866 MHz.
    Graphics Card(s)
    2x880M SLI
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    2x Samsung 840 Pro256GB RAID 0
    PSU
    2x330W w/converter box
    Cooling
    AC
    Internet Speed
    120/60
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    NIS
Oh for Pete's sake, why in the world are you running in a RAID 0?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-Built in July 2009
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
    Memory
    8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Acer x233H
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
    Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
    PSU
    Corsair 620HX modular
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    stock
    Keyboard
    ABS M1 Mechanical
    Mouse
    Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    15/2 cable modem
    Other Info
    Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
Now that TRIM is supported in raid 0, I will use it too, it's so simple to recover my OS from my servers
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 enterprise x64
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Pc-Quebec / Area 66
    CPU
    i7-3960X Extreme Edition
    Motherboard
    Rampage IV Extreme
    Memory
    Gskill 4x4 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    4 x HD 7970
    Sound Card
    onboard
    Screen Resolution
    2560*1600
    Hard Drives
    C:\Intel series 520 SSD , 250 GB
    D:\ WD 750 black with Intel 40gb SSD cache Intel RST
    E:\ WD 2TB Black
    PSU
    Corsair AX 1200
    Case
    TT Mozart TX
    Cooling
    Water Cooled
    Keyboard
    Logitech G-15
    Other Info
    Windows 8 VM is install on his own SSD.
Now that TRIM is supported in raid 0, I will use it too, it's so simple to recover my OS from my servers
What benefit do you believe you are gaining? Mechanical drives in a RAID 0, for an OS and apps should really be replaced with an SSD. SSD's in a RAID 0 really don't provide much benefit except for extremely fast write speeds...the overwhelming advantage of an SSD is low random access times and these don't really improve with a RAID 0 array.

I'm well aware that your total throughput will increase, but in the real world, it amounts to next to nothing. I have an SSD using SATA 3.0Gbps at home getting around 230MB/sec and I have an SSD at work on SATA 6.0Gbps getting around 515MB/sec...and I see almost no difference booting and launching apps.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-Built in July 2009
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
    Memory
    8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Acer x233H
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
    Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
    PSU
    Corsair 620HX modular
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    stock
    Keyboard
    ABS M1 Mechanical
    Mouse
    Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    15/2 cable modem
    Other Info
    Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
Trim is still only supported on the z chipset series. X79 and anything before it is still waiting for drivers from Intel.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    W7
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