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To test the Soltek motherboard
in its 3D gaming performance, we used the latest versions of
Comanche and Quake 3 Arena. Quake 3 may be a little
outdated, but still gives a good idea of memory bandwidth
performance in a system. We also ran these tests using
the on-board IGP ( Integrated Graphics Processor ) just to
show what it can do, versus our stock GF4 Ti4200 card.
All tests were run at default and overclocked settings.
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Quake
3 and Comanche 4 |
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OpenGL and Direct 3D
Gaming Performance |
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Stock GeForce 4 Ti 4200
graphics used on all non-IGP test scores
"Fastests" game settings used
The Soltek
mainboard manages to score the highest in the bunch at
default settings. What is also interesting
to see is how well the IGP performs. Although we run
these tests at "Fastest" settings to take as much strain off
the video card as possible ( keep in mind we are testing the
motherboard here, not the video card ), the IGP puts up
decent numbers. For any of you who are interested, we
ran these games at the higher settings, what is more likely
the case for most end-users today, and found that the IGP
provided for smooth, lag-free game play, at least in Quake
3. We found that the cutoff was at 1024x768 which is
very respectable. The game looked sharp and crisp.
Some end-users may have found the game play at 1280x1024
very satisfactory, but for any hardcore online gamers, we
feel it would've been at a disadvantage to play at such high
settings, since there was a noticeable drop in frame rate.
Stock GeForce 4 Ti 4200
graphics used on all non-IGP test scores
"Fastests" game settings used
Here we find the
Soltek at about the middle once again. What we also
see is how much of a strain Comanche 4 puts on a video card.
The IGP falls well behind the Ti4200 card and showed
noticeable lag at even the low settings. Obviously, an
older generation GeForce4 card is going to struggle with
newer titles, but to have everything you need packed on a
mainboard for a little over $100 greenbacks, still makes
this Soltek package an excellent value.
Unreal Tournament 2003 and The Ratings
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