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Windows 8 x64 WEI Score, Toshiba Satellite laptop, i5-2410M, 8 GB RAM
Here's my Win8 x64 score:
Both graphics scores hit 6.3 in Windows 7, intel HD3000 drivers for Win 8 x64 not yet optimal.
I have an OCZ Vertex3 120 GB SATA3 SSD that scores 7.9 in Windows 7, currently testing Win 8 with Hitachi 320 GB spinner.
So far, my metrics show Windows 8 x64 to be about 12 - 15% faster than Windows 7 x64 in MFLOPS and integer performance, and the thread scheduler is much more efficient and smooth than in Win 7. My i5-2410's fourth "virtual" HT core has finally reported for duty, and is pulling its weight.
Running World of Warcraft Cataclysm 64 bit client, 1366 x 768 x 32 bit, high detail/eye candy, getting around 48 - 65 fps in crowded areas (disable vsync!). Works like a charm.
Also, getting about the same fps in Eve Online Crucible at same resolution. Zero issues, runs great.
Only downsides, so far: No OpenGL support at all (intel has probably completely bailed on it?), so no Quake2/Quake3 or Really Slick OpenGL screensavers.
Desktop Composition / Flip3D is gone (not a big deal).
Overall, I'm very impressed with the performance of Windows 8, and can't wait for the final retail release - even if I'm stuck back in the keyboard-mouse dark ages. No touch/swipe for me!
Here's my Win8 x64 score:
Both graphics scores hit 6.3 in Windows 7, intel HD3000 drivers for Win 8 x64 not yet optimal.
I have an OCZ Vertex3 120 GB SATA3 SSD that scores 7.9 in Windows 7, currently testing Win 8 with Hitachi 320 GB spinner.
So far, my metrics show Windows 8 x64 to be about 12 - 15% faster than Windows 7 x64 in MFLOPS and integer performance, and the thread scheduler is much more efficient and smooth than in Win 7. My i5-2410's fourth "virtual" HT core has finally reported for duty, and is pulling its weight.
Running World of Warcraft Cataclysm 64 bit client, 1366 x 768 x 32 bit, high detail/eye candy, getting around 48 - 65 fps in crowded areas (disable vsync!). Works like a charm.
Also, getting about the same fps in Eve Online Crucible at same resolution. Zero issues, runs great.
Only downsides, so far: No OpenGL support at all (intel has probably completely bailed on it?), so no Quake2/Quake3 or Really Slick OpenGL screensavers.
Desktop Composition / Flip3D is gone (not a big deal).
Overall, I'm very impressed with the performance of Windows 8, and can't wait for the final retail release - even if I'm stuck back in the keyboard-mouse dark ages. No touch/swipe for me!
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 7 Home Premium x64 (tried Windows 8.1, non-starter)
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Toshiba Satellite L755-S5258 laptop
- CPU
- intel core i5-2410M
- Motherboard
- intel Baseboard
- Memory
- Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB PC3-12800 DDR3 @ 1600 MHz, 9-9-9-24
- Graphics Card(s)
- intel HD3000
- Sound Card
- RealTek High Definition Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Samsung 15.6" TFT LCD
- Screen Resolution
- 1366x768, 32 bit color
- Hard Drives
- OCZ Vertex 3 120 GB SATA3 (6 Gbps interface) SSD.
- PSU
- Toshiba
- Case
- Toshiba
- Cooling
- stock
- Keyboard
- Toshiba
- Mouse
- Synaptics Touchpad w/gesture
- Internet Speed
- 30 Mbps down / 10 Mbps up (Verizon DSL)