New Crysis WARHEAD Benchmark Tool BETA

[japamd]

Hello !!

I've created a small utility to assist on benchmarking Crysis Warhead, much like Crysis Benchmarking tool.



Requirements

Windows XP/Vista
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
Crysis WARHEAD (not included)

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KNOWN ISSUES

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DOWNLOAD LINKS

FBWH Tool 0.31 Installer (Update 10/13/2008 12:05 GMT -0300)
http://www.framebuffer.com.br/index....&file=FBWH.rar
http://cid-0459fc515f4928b3.skydrive...ublic/FBWH.rar

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TODO

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CHANGELOG

0.31 - 10/10/2008
Fixed can't change game instalation path issue
Added pause/resume between benchmark runs
Added system extra information for ranked benchmarks (GPU clocks, Motherboard manufacturer/model, etc.)
Added experimental ranked benchmark submission. Please note that the database will be cleared after the open test period ending at end of october.

0.30 - 01/10/2008
Fixed translation of button Save cvars in version en-US (Thank you 003 for reporting it)
Internal build for online ranked benchmark tests.

0.29 - 30/09/2008
Minor bug fixes

0.28 - 28/09/2008
Bug fix
- FSAA = True is not a valid console command, fixed to use FSAA = 1 when using AA. Thanks wolf2009 for reporting it.

0.27 - 27/09/2008
Now compiled with .NET Framework 2.0
Cosmetic bug fixes
Display resolution now shows only available resolutions from display driver.

0.26 - 26/09/2008
Internal build

0.25 - 26/09/2008
Added additional logic to disallow execution when user don't have write access to game's folders. The program cannot run if it can't create the custom config file to run the benchmark and save the benchmark return log.
Portugal (pt-PT) Windows localization now shows pt-BR localization.

0.24 - 25/09/2008
Bug fix
- Program won't start if using Windows versions different than english/brazilian portuguese

0.23 - 25/09/2008
New AA 8xQ, AA 16x and AA 16xQ added for NVIDIA GFX cards.

0.22 - 25/09/2008
Bug fixes
- CUSTOM options as reported by Hal******GL2814
- NVIDIA driver version string causing startup error (sorry!)

0.21 - 25/09/2008
New layout with new options
Added v-sync and windows mode test options
Added update check button (globe icon on bottom of screen)

0.20 - 24/09/2008
STEAM fix.

0.19 - 24/09/2008
Added missing sys_spec_GameEffects and sys_spec_MotionBlur on CUSTOM configuration dialog (Thanks again Hal******GL2814)

0.18 - 24/09/2008
Added option to save and load benchmark queues
Added option to load custom cvars text file

0.17 - 23/09/2008
STEAM fix.

0.16 - 23/09/2008
Added support for STEAM. Thanks to Hal******GL2814 from adrenaline forum for testing and feedback.
Added experimental system information and results submission to ranked server (not working yet on this build)
Added option to save text results after benchmarking

0.15 - 22/09/2008
Added support to WH internal flythrough timedemos

0.14 - 22/09/2008
Minor bug fixes

0.13 - 22/09/2008
Line breaks inserted in tool generated base64 string for ranked benchmarks, so posting the code will not break forum's screen layout.

0.12 - 22/09/2008
In ranked mode benchmarks is not allowed to change Time of day, Loops and use custom cvars. CUSTOM mode is not allowed too.

0.11 - 22/09/2008
Bug fixes
Ranked mode not used by default.

0.10 - 22/09/2008
Minor bug fixes

0.09 - 22/09/2008
Minor bug fixes
Added Time of day to change timedemo execution time of day
Added Ranked benchmark feature. The tool will generate a base64 string with the results and configuration used, along with a MD5 hash which I can use to see if the benchmark was ran with no modified configuration files. Any modification to any of CVarGroups\*.cfg files will invalidate results. This option is not need to run the benchmark, it will be used on another Brazilian forum to maintain a ranked benchmark database.

0.08 - 21/09/2008
Minor bug fixes
Added 25x14 and 25x16 resolutions (16:9 and 16:10 XHD)

0.07 - 21/09/2008
Minor bug fixes

0.06 - 21/09/2008
Added CUSTOM config mode
Added feature to run DX9 and DX10 with different modes in same queue

0.05 - 19/09/2008
Added feature to run several tests
Added Installer/Uninstaller

0.04 - 19/09/2008
2 new timedemos
English translation
PERFORMANCE and MAINSTREAM modes included
Custom cvars support

0.01 - 19/09/2008
Initial release with 1 timedemo at ambush map
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The tool have support for 3 custom timedemos record at avalanche, ambush and frost maps. Since build 0.15 added support for Warhead internal flythrough timedemos.

The benchmark tool contains 3 timedemos named framebuffer.tmd that will be saved on folders Game\Levels\ambush, Game\Levels\avalanche and Game\Levels\frost.

Note: None of your Crysis Warhead files will be changed or removed, just the 3 timedemos will be saved on the folders above.

Have fun benchmarking your new game

[Bainne]

Much obliged my good sir!
I was struggling to adapte the original Crysis batch files to no avail.

Any suggestions on creating custom time demos?

[scoutingwraith]

Not bad m8. Seems like a nifty tool. Does it work on the regular game???

[japamd]

Originally Posted by Bainne

Much obliged my good sir!
I was struggling to adapte the original Crysis batch files to no avail.

Any suggestions on creating custom time demos?

Thanks

Recording a custom timedemo is very easy, just follow the steps below:

1- Run crysis.exe with switch -DEVMODE, you can create a desktop shortcut and append -DEVMODE to program path
2- Type ' to open game console, then type

con_restricted 0
g_godMode 1
map <mapname>

Where <mapname> is one of the folders on Game\Leves

Wait the map to be loaded. When you ready to start recording, open the console again (if it's not opened yet) and type

record <timedemo_name>

i.e. record Bainne

Move along and shoot some aliens, to stop recording just open console again and type

stoprecording

That's it! The timedemo will be recorded on Game\Levels\<mapname>\<timedemo_name>

Originally Posted by scoutingwraith

Not bad m8. Seems like a nifty tool. Does it work on the regular game???

Thanks

No, it only works with Crysis Warhead...

[MM10X]

trying out tonight if im not playing warhead

[japamd]

Originally Posted by MM10X

trying out tonight if im not playing warhead

I'm very interested in your results (9600GT SLI).

[roguesn1per]

Doesnt work for me

Its shows the loading screen, satelite view, loads for about 30 seconds, goes into what looks like that game, then goes back to desktop.

Output values all are 0.

[Per Hansson]

Truly awsome japamd, thank you so much!
I tested it in Windows 2000 with my Crysis Warhead Win2K patch and it works great there too...

Just a small request; it would be nice if it worked with NET Framework 2.0 aswell... (not requiring 1.1 in that case)
It would also be good if it did not rely on the registry key under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Crytek\Crysis_WARHEAD Because oftenly when benchmarking in different operating systems I only have the game actually installed in one of the OS installs and then just launch the EXE from the install dir in the others to save time... But of course there is no registry info there in those cases...

roguesn1per; Move the files from C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\Crytek\Crysis WARHEAD to your games install dir...

[japamd]

Originally Posted by roguesn1per

Doesnt work for me

Its shows the loading screen, satelite view, loads for about 30 seconds, goes into what looks like that game, then goes back to desktop.

Output values all are 0.

Did you installed the game on a different folder than default program files' path?

Originally Posted by Per Hansson

Truly awsome japamd, thank you so much!
I tested it in Windows 2000 with my Crysis Warhead Win2K patch and it works great there too...

Just a small request; it would be nice if it worked with NET Framework 2.0 aswell... (not requiring 1.1 in that case)
It would also be good if it did not rely on the registry key under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Crytek\Crysis_WARHEAD Because oftenly when benchmarking in different operating systems I only have the game actually installed in one of the OS installs and then just launch the EXE from the install dir in the others to save time... But of course there is no registry info there in those cases...

roguesn1per; Move the files from C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\Crytek\Crysis WARHEAD to your games install dir...

Per Hansson, thanks!

I'll try to make those changes, maybe ask the user for the game path if the registry entry is not found, it should work.

[roguesn1per]

Did you installed the game on a different folder than default program files' path?

Yes i always do.

D:\Games\Crytek\ Blah.

Think you could fix it??

ah k moved it and it works now, will post up results later tonight

[signex]

Originally Posted by roguesn1per

Doesnt work for me

Its shows the loading screen, satelite view, loads for about 30 seconds, goes into what looks like that game, then goes back to desktop.

Output values all are 0.

same problem here

[signex]

C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\Crytek\Crysis WARHEAD
this is good right? still not working

[japamd]

Originally Posted by signex

C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\Crytek\Crysis WARHEAD
this is good right? still not working

If you're running Vista 64 you may try
C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\Crytek\Crysis WARHEAD

Or wait a bit, I'll fix it soon.

[signex]

no im using XP 32bit

[MM10X]

hmm same issue, even in admin mode. its in X86 prog files, when i run it it only goes to the menu screen(satellite view) and very low FPS lol.


anyways if you want to see some other benchmarks of my 9600GT SLI, you can see the topic i created in benchmarking mayhem.

[wombel]

Originally Posted by japamd

If you're running Vista 64

Hi,

how can u run the benchmark tool in vista? i mean how to install net
framework 1.1 in vista 64? i donwloaded that framework 1.1 redistributable
and tried to install. but only gives me an error msg saying framework 1.1 is
incompatible with my os.

regards
wombel

[_cTn_]

Maybe u could add a line where we can add location of warhead folder, this should fix it for everyone?

[roguesn1per]

Everything ENTHUSIAST 1280*1024

09/21/2008 04:39:12 - Windows Vista x64

DirectX 9.0c ENTHUSIAST 3X @ Map: avalanche 1280 x 1024 AA 0x
==> Framerate [ Min: 17.57 Max: 39.91 Avg: 29.59 ]

Everything GAMER 1280*1024

09/21/2008 04:43:59 - Windows Vista x64

DirectX 9.0c GAMER 3X @ Map: avalanche 1280 x 1024 AA 0x
==> Framerate [ Min: 20.89 Max: 62.72 Avg: 43.53 ]

I will Tweak this game OMG....Warhead is Tweaked ALOT better than i thought!!!

I will post more benchies after i use custom settings.

[japamd]

Originally Posted by wombel

Hi,

how can u run the benchmark tool in vista? i mean how to install net
framework 1.1 in vista 64? i donwloaded that framework 1.1 redistributable
and tried to install. but only gives me an error msg saying framework 1.1 is
incompatible with my os.

regards
wombel

Yes, you're right, the installer will warn that .NET 1.1 is incompatible during installation, but if you ignore the warning it should install just fine.

Originally Posted by _cTn_

Maybe u could add a line where we can add location of warhead folder, this should fix it for everyone?

Yes Sir, I'm doing something like that

Originally Posted by roguesn1per

Everything ENTHUSIAST 1280*1024

09/21/2008 04:39:12 - Windows Vista x64

DirectX 9.0c ENTHUSIAST 3X @ Map: avalanche 1280 x 1024 AA 0x
==> Framerate [ Min: 17.57 Max: 39.91 Avg: 29.59 ]

Everything GAMER 1280*1024

09/21/2008 04:43:59 - Windows Vista x64

DirectX 9.0c GAMER 3X @ Map: avalanche 1280 x 1024 AA 0x
==> Framerate [ Min: 20.89 Max: 62.72 Avg: 43.53 ]

I will Tweak this game OMG....Warhead is Tweaked ALOT better than i thought!!!

I will post more benchies after i use custom settings.

Good results

It seems that Nvidia is running the game better than ATi counterparts... TWIMTPB?

[roguesn1per]

My card is not a normal 8800gts though lol

its been volt modded, and my cpu is at 3.5 atm..

[roguesn1per]

CUSTOM CONFIG CRYSIS CONFIG 1280*1024

09/21/2008 05:35:11 - Windows Vista x64

DirectX 9.0c CUSTOM 3X @ Map: avalanche 1280 x 1024 AA 0x
==> Framerate [ Min: 27.79 Max: 65.60 Avg: 44.03 ]

My good old Crysis config still works

[japamd]

Originally Posted by roguesn1per

Everything ENTHUSIAST 1280*1024

09/21/2008 04:39:12 - Windows Vista x64

DirectX 9.0c ENTHUSIAST 3X @ Map: avalanche 1280 x 1024 AA 0x
==> Framerate [ Min: 17.57 Max: 39.91 Avg: 29.59 ]

Everything GAMER 1280*1024

09/21/2008 04:43:59 - Windows Vista x64

DirectX 9.0c GAMER 3X @ Map: avalanche 1280 x 1024 AA 0x
==> Framerate [ Min: 20.89 Max: 62.72 Avg: 43.53 ]

My benchmarks

09/20/2008 23:14:01 - Windows Vista x64

DirectX 9.0c ENTHUSIAST 3X @ Map: avalanche 1280 x 1024 AA 0x
==> Framerate [ Min: 19.51 Max: 47.42 Avg: 37.49 ]

09/20/2008 23:18:54 - Windows Vista x64

DirectX 9.0c GAMER 3X @ Map: avalanche 1280 x 1024 AA 0x
==> Framerate [ Min: 32.81 Max: 70.76 Avg: 54.49 ]

[wekktor]

09-21-2008 04:42:40 - Windows Vista x64

DirectX 9.0c GAMER 3X @ Map: avalanche 1280 x 1024 AA 0x
==> Framerate [ Min: 37.18 Max: 93.12 Avg: 63.93 ]

GTX280 @ stock E8600 @ 4.5ghz

[mejobloggs]

I have the latest .NET installed, but it tells me I need to isntall v1.1. Is it possible for you to make a .NET 3 version or something?

[MM10X]

sorry, for my system this is not right at all -_-

Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU     E8500  @ 3.16GHz @ 3800 Mhz
CPU ID: Intel64 Family 6 Model 23 Stepping 6
Operating System: Windows Vista x64


//////////// Summary \\\\\\\\\\\\\

09/20/2008 23:32:24 - Windows Vista x64

DirectX 10 GAMER 3X @ Map: avalanche 1680 x 1050 AA 0x 
==> Framerate [ Min: 0.00 Max: 0.00 Avg: 0.00 ]

^lol just displays the satellite view that is in the menu...