 Unreal Tournament 2003 Demo |
Source: Epic |
|
Unreal Tournament 2003 is the sequel to 1999's
multiple 'Game of the Year' award winner. It uses the very latest Unreal Engine
technology - where graphics, sound and gameplay are taken beyond the bleeding
edge. Unreal Tournament 2003 employs the use of Vertex as well as Pixel Shaders
and it's recommended that you use a DirectX 8 videocard to get the most out of
the game.
| UT2003 Demo 640x480
Flyby |
|
AMD (FSB/Memory) |
FPS |
Ranking |
| 1. |
2x 256MB
Corsair XMS3500 (166/333 MHz) |
231.69 |
 |
| 2. |
2x 256MB
OCZ PC2700 EL (166/333 MHz) |
231.75 |
|
| 3. |
2x 256MB Crucial PC3200 (166/333
MHz) |
232.36 |
 |
| 4. |
2x 256MB Crucial PC3200 (200/400 MHz) |
239.51 |
|
|
Intel (FSB/Memory) |
|
|
| 1. |
2x 256MB Crucial PC3200 (133/354 MHz) |
170.33 |
|
| 2. |
2x 256MB Crucial PC3200 (150/400 MHz) |
192.2 |
|
| UT2003 Demo 640x480
Botmatch |
|
AMD (FSB/Memory) |
FPS |
Ranking |
| 1. |
2x 256MB
Corsair XMS3500 (166/333 MHz) |
75.61 |
|
| 2. |
2x 256MB
OCZ PC2700 EL (166/333 MHz) |
75.61 |
|
| 3. |
2x 256MB Crucial PC3200 (166/333
MHz) |
75.77 |
|
| 4. |
2x 256MB Crucial PC3200 (166/333 MHz) |
78.12 |
|
|
Intel (FSB/Memory) |
|
|
| 1. |
2x 256MB Crucial PC3200 (133/354 MHz) |
56.92 |
|
| 2. |
2x 256MB Crucial PC3200 (150/400 MHz) |
64.18 |
|
UT2003 gets
a slight performance boost on the AMD based system thanks to the bandwidth.
Intel gets a boost
as well, but like I said earlier, I think it's more due to the higher CPU speed.
Final
Conclusions:
It's important to remember that the memory
modules we tested are still classed as engineering samples - so while they should be virtually identical to
what you will find with the retail units, there may be revisions, or SPD changes along
the line to reflect wider compatibility.
What is also clear is that Crucial are targeting the mainstream
consumer with their PC3200 DDR. This is a wise focus as broad implementation of
the standard is necessary from the business standpoint.
On the Intel system we were able
to achieve DDR400 speeds with fairly relaxed CAS settings, perhaps an indication that validation is proceeding in that
CPU manufacturers direction with priority. The AMD system also reached DDR400 levels,
though with slightly looser settings.
With JEDEC approving the PC3200 standard, it only makes
sense for Crucial to release some PC3200 compliant memory. True, they're a bit
"late" to the game with the Micron based memory, but with no motherboard
processor officially verified to run
at 200 MHz FSB they can move slowly. It's obvious that the memory is not
catering to the whims of overclockers, Crucial has never spun their memory that way.
Rather, this memory is better suited for those "mission critical" type users or
for people who want to install and forget.
Crucial's current 256MB PC3200 (Samsung based) modules
go for around $90 CDN ($58 US) and we would expect their Micron based 256MB
modules to go for about the same. If you're looking for some reliable memory
that offers no fuss, Crucial is
definitely one of the best options.
Find out about this and many other reviews by joining the Weekly PCstats.com Newsletter today!
Related Articles:
Here are a few other articles that you might enjoy
as well...
1. OCZ PC2700 EL Dual Channel Memory 2x 256MB
Kit
RSS Newsletter
