An exploration of AMD drivers (Spoil : 21.8.2 are the fastest for me)

Leonce-Barbezieux wrote on 12/4/2023, 5:41 AM

This morning, I embarked on an experiment with drivers and performance in Magix Vegas 19, particularly in rendering. This had been on my mind for several days after reading on this forum about someone using version 22.5.1, just like me—reliable and perfect for working without issues.

However, I recalled that when I purchased my setup, rendering performance was more significant. So, I started downloading older versions of the drivers. Surprisingly, the first one I installed from August 2021 already outperformed my usual performance.

- With AMD VCE, drivers 22.5.1: Average speed 178 frames per second

- With AMD VCE, drivers 21.8.2: Average speed 205 frames per second

Surprising, isn't it?

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Reyfox wrote on 12/5/2023, 3:36 PM

AMD 23.12.1 is out. I ran the same test with it.

CPU: 79%

GPU: 29%

Avg FPS: 58

Cielspacing wrote on 12/5/2023, 7:50 PM

I just did some quick tests. I rendered a UHD 23.97 clip with no effects, with Magix AVC/ACC MP4>Internet UHD 2160P 23.976fps (AMD VCE). MediaInfo of the clip is at the bottom screen shot. I am back on 23.11.1 for testing purposes, though 22.5.1 works with Vegas and NBFX TP7 and Ignite Pro 5, while the other's don't. Ignite I can use in Vegas Effects, but TP7 is sorely missed. Neither the plugin or standalone fully load.

I tried to "PrtSc" at about 90-92% complete render to see hardware usage at that point.

Driver CPU GPU AVG FPS

21.8.2 73% 28% 39

22.5.1 76% 29% 57

23.11.1 77% 29% 56

PRO 23.Q3 74% 28% 40

Then if one reads well... your last tests contradict this thread title; Driver 21.8.2 is not the fastest (with only 39 FPS) versus the latest Driver 23.12.1 with 58 FPS.
I'd suggest a title change, then. This thread should go on for years!
Thanks

Leonce-Barbezieux wrote on 12/6/2023, 2:11 AM

I just did some quick tests. I rendered a UHD 23.97 clip with no effects, with Magix AVC/ACC MP4>Internet UHD 2160P 23.976fps (AMD VCE). MediaInfo of the clip is at the bottom screen shot. I am back on 23.11.1 for testing purposes, though 22.5.1 works with Vegas and NBFX TP7 and Ignite Pro 5, while the other's don't. Ignite I can use in Vegas Effects, but TP7 is sorely missed. Neither the plugin or standalone fully load.

I tried to "PrtSc" at about 90-92% complete render to see hardware usage at that point.

Driver CPU GPU AVG FPS

21.8.2 73% 28% 39

22.5.1 76% 29% 57

23.11.1 77% 29% 56

PRO 23.Q3 74% 28% 40

Then if one reads well... your last tests contradict this thread title; Driver 21.8.2 is not the fastest (with only 39 FPS) versus the latest Driver 23.12.1 with 58 FPS.
I'd suggest a title change, then. This thread should go on for years!
Thanks

There is a misunderstanding. He is not the author of this post, and for me, they are still the fastest in raw performance.

Furthermore, as mentioned in the title, it's an exploration around AMD drivers.

The title is intentionally catchy, but it's also there to pique curiosity. In any case, I find it to be an interesting topic. After all, if it really bothers you, I won't object if the moderation decides to change the title, I won't make a big deal out of it !!!!

RogerS wrote on 12/6/2023, 2:23 AM

I doubt there is a single answer for all AMD GPUs and all projects but with data we can better understand the current situation.

Feel free to use the benchmarks in my signature with different drivers as well- they have easy to decode media but challenging Fx.