ATI Windows XP Beta Driver Comparison!

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The new version is: 6.13.10.6071 We have tested the new driver set with 3DMark2001 SE, Codecreatures Benchmark Pro, GLExcess and Jedi Knight 2. Read more to check out the results as well as some additional info. Supported Card Models: Radeon Mobility 7500 GL Radeon Mobility Radeon 8500 / 8500LE Radeon 7000 / Radeon VE Radeon 7500 Radeon 8500 Radeon 7200 / Radeon Radeon 8500 DV Edition Radeon Mobility 7500 R8500 Driver Details: Driver dated April 11th, 2002 Direct3D core file version: 3288 (up from 3280 in the 6058 set) OpenGL core file version: 3064 (up from 3062 in the 6058 set) Desktop Version: 6.13.10.3001 General revision number 7.70 Software Tests: DivX Playback: Passed PowerDVD XP Hardware Acceleration: Passed Benchmark Tests 3DMark 2001 Second Edition Comparison of the latest 3 Windows XP drivers - 1024x768x32 Default settings Detailed 6071 Results Detailed 6052/58 Results GLExcess Results Click to enlarge Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast Timedemo: 6.13.10.6071: 79.8 average frames per second 6.13.10.6052: 77.2 average frames per second 6.13.10.6058: 74.4 average frames per second Codecreatures Benchmark Pro All tests 1024x768x32; FSAA & Sound disabled 6.13.10.6071 Results 6.13.10.6058 Results 6.13.10.6052 Results Again we can see some nice performance improvements with the latest driver set. Of note is the decreased performance in the Codecreatures benchmark for which we have no explanation at this time. We will keep you updated.