X2: The Threat	Source: Egosoft

A completely rewritten 3D engine based on DirectX8 encompasses many visual effects such as volumetric Nebulae (gas clouds) that have a real impact in the game (you can hide in them), many new engine, shield, weapon and explosion effects. Objects cast real dynamic 3D shadows! Dynamic DP3 bump mapping allows a previously unseen level of detail.

X2: The Threat - Benchmark Results 640x480-32bit
640x480	FPS	Ranking
Gigabyte G-MAX N512	105.915
1024x768	FPS	Ranking
Gigabyte G-MAX N512	69.684

Excellent results here for this fairly demanding game. A baseline of 60FPS or higher is usually considered the minimum requirement in today's games.

AquaMark3	Source: Massive Development

AquaMark3 is a powerful tool to determine reliable information about the gaming performance of a computer system. Because the benchmark extensively utilizes DirectX9, DirectX8 and DirectX7 functionality, it represents the requirements of typical gaming applications in 2003 and 2004.

AquaMark3
Processors	Points	Ranking
Gigabyte G-MAX N512	2925
1024x768 Processor	Points	Ranking
Gigabyte G-MAX N512	8611
1024x768 Overall	Points	Ranking
Gigabyte G-MAX N512	25003

Again, middle of the road performance figures, but more than adequate for gaming. A pattern is beginning to emerge…

Unreal Tournament 2003	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 game play 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 640x480
System Test
Flyby - 640x480	FPS	Ranking
Gigabyte G-MAX N512	261.63
Flyby -1024x768	FPS	Ranking
Gigabyte G-MAX N512	158.09
CPU Test
Botmatch - 640x480	FPS	Ranking
Gigabyte G-MAX N512	81.18
Botmatch - 1024x768	FPS	Ranking
Gigabyte G-MAX N512	80.09