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Standardized Benchmark for Speed

Can we all agree to use a standardized benchmark so that we know we're comparing apples to apples? I hear some numbers being used from SetCPU and also som fps numbers from another application. I remember gbhil recommending that we test the cpu (in the compcache thread) by making the phone calculate Pi to 100 decimal points, or something like that. Well I found an app called BenchmarkPi that does exactly this, although I don't know how many decimal places.
If everyone used BenchmarkPi we could all compare numbers for all our ROM and kernal setups and really be able to determine which one is the fastest.
Right now I have Fresh 1.1 on Gumbo's 2.6.27GK-0.31 kernal and the fastest time I got was 11,903 milliseconds. I want to test the new Pancake ROM and see if it will be faster.
The neat thing about BenchmarkPi is that you can compare your results with the fastest phones out there. The fastest time is 379 ms and there's a Nexus One at #3 with 478 ms. Are you kidding me?
Post your setups and speeds please.
edit: Forgot to add, I have SetCPU running on OnDemand, too.

Good idea for a thread, Dennis. I'm gonna download and try it out!

Gumbo 1.5b with gk 031 kernel and setCpu(ondemand.)
Result 1: 12377
Result 2: 12672
Result 3: 12964

11794, Fresh1.1/Gumbo Kernel
11755, 11871, 12002

11658ms, running Gumbo 1.5c

#1 - 12276
#2 - 12060
#3 - 11680
Fresh 1.1 w/gumbo kernal

11800 with modaco 2.2/Gumbo kernel

12047 on Pancake 0.1 (Sprint HTC hero)

12070 running Pancake (without Sense).

Running Gumbo 1.5c Running with SetCPU on Nexus One maxed at 998.
I got 12437 Seconds... Sad.

#1 - 12102
#2- 11910
#3 - 12142
Pancake 0.1 w/[email protected]

#1 - 12173
#2 - 12056
#3 - 12189
Fresh 1.1 w/ Default Kernel

1 - 11941
2 - 11862
3 - 11722
Gumbo 1.5c full with custom user config for memkiller and cpu scaling

13924 - CDMA Hero
darchstar ASOP 2.1 v3. opengl lite (i think that's with toast's kernel, whatever was the newest in that thread last weekend).

#1 12047ms
#2 11635ms
#3 11638ms
#4 11802ms
Pancake 0.1/Kernal 2.6.27GK-0.32

1 - 10120
2 - 9860
3 - 9742
Darchstar AOSP 2.1, gbhil kernel w/ open gl lite, Dalvik JIT enabled
Edit: Just noticed how much lower my scores are, must be JIT. Can anyone else running JIT confirm this?

chadillac0000 said:
1 - 10120
2 - 9860
3 - 9742
Darchstar AOSP 2.1, gbhil kernel w/ open gl lite, Dalvik JIT enabled
Edit: Just noticed how much lower my scores are, must be JIT. Can anyone else running JIT confirm this?
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1) 9415
2) 9264
3) 9284
Same setup as yours with SetCpu at Ondemand and the other Launcher2.apk. Using less aggressive memory settings in gumbo.sh.

roundaway said:
1) 9415
2) 9264
3) 9284
Same setup as yours with SetCpu at Ondemand and the other Launcher2.apk. Using less aggressive memory settings in gumbo.sh.
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Interesting... No launcher2 here and forgot to enable lowmemorykiller looks like I have some work to do.

I think someone should make a modification to this app that kills all unnecessary tasks running and prevents them from running while the benchmarking is going on... we would have more consistent benchmarks then.

13249
12792
12733
Running AOSP 2.1. Pretty disappointed, TBQH.

SETCPU

Hello
I have the Sprint Hero, am running the Aloysius ROM (last update that came out).. I have been using the SetCPU, but everytime i turn the screen off and then on again, all the values reset themselves to 245mhz max and min, down from the 528mhz/480mhz it was originally set to..
Why in the world does it keep doing this??? Its getting seriously irritating, and slows down the phone tremendously when trying to answer calls that come in while in sleep..

check your profiles. there is one for sleep/screen off. Probebly your problem. If not, then uninstall/reinstall.

beyondinferno said:
check your profiles. there is one for sleep/screen off. Probebly your problem. If not, then uninstall/reinstall.
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I didnt check any of the boxes for the profiles.. is this the problem?

you aren't supposed to use setcpu with android 2.1

I don't think Aloysious has the overclocking kernel. You'd need it to manually adjust the frequency.

jlem26 said:
you aren't supposed to use setcpu with android 2.1
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Ahhh Ic.. There in lies the problem...
Thanks.. I actually do prefer the Aloysius 1.0 over the 2.0 versions he has out.. It seemed to run much smoother, especially in screen transitions and just operated much smoother...
Will be going back to the 1.0 tonight...

jlem26 said:
you aren't supposed to use setcpu with android 2.1
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Thats correct... FLIPZ does a great job of explaining in more detail about what setcpu does and how it works or (lack there of) in the Setcpu vs OverClock Widget section and he also explains that it may be the new sprint radio that could be the cause for slowing things down in >ANDROID DEVELOPMENT > 05/18/10 l FRESH TOAST v2.1 l BFS + OVER CLOCK.....im a noob to the site so cant post links

use the Overclock widget with 2.1

Best Rom/Kernal combination other than Cyanogen?

Any help would be awesome.

desairs said:
Any help would be awesome.
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you may get an answer faster by doing a search as there are several threads with this exact same question with inputs from users already.

Calkulin's current, whatever it may be.
King's 11CFS/BFS
King's 9CFS/BFS
Netarchy 4.2.1 BFS/CFS nohavs or more aggressive
Try all 6 kernels and see which you like most.
Calk's roms are always bleeding edge, most current, and he is a real dev that makes real advances, not someone that throws some **** together in a kitchen, removes a program, adds a program and calls it special.

skydeaner said:
Calkulin's current, whatever it may be.
King's 11CFS/BFS
King's 9CFS/BFS
Netarchy 4.2.1 BFS/CFS nohavs or more aggressive
Try all 6 kernels and see which you like most.
Calk's roms are always bleeding edge, most current, and he is a real dev that makes real advances, not someone that throws some **** together in a kitchen, removes a program, adds a program and calls it special.
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i concur. see my sig

MYN RLS3 with King Kernel CFS11

desairs said:
Any help would be awesome.
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Myn/Calkulin/Fresh (or any non-kitchen kiddie rom) with Baked Snack Kernel #6.

Miui
.............................

MikFroyo v3.2 with ziggys newest kernal= pure awesomeness!

Myn w/ stock

Where can I get these kernels(link) and do they increase the SIGNAL for your phone or just battery/make your phone run smoother?

noob_2010 said:
Where can I get these kernels(link) and do they increase the SIGNAL for your phone or just battery/make your phone run smoother?
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Search through the development forum. Youll find everything you need there. And no, kernels do not boost signal.
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I agree with pwnst*r. Myn's w/stock kernel.
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i like azreal with net's 4.2 bfs more aggresive uv with more smartass but not everyone can use that kernel

Calks 1.5.1 + nets 4.2 cfs agressive undervolting = EVO Perfection

Best overclock kernel?

I'm still more or less a noob to the whole android customization, even though I tried out a lot of different roms on my saphire (MT3G). I recently upgraded to th MyTouch 4G, and immediately found a root method to install a custom rom. I tried several different roms for this device as well over the, last few weeks, and found that the ICE GLACIER 1.1.6 runs the most stable, and closest to the original. So my question is this: I have also been looking into overclock kernels as of late only to find that all the ones I try with my rom are either incompatible or cause frequent freezes, crashes, or restarts. Is there a kernel out here I have missed that will run smoothly with my rom? I have already looked trough some of the forums here and tried both versions of the faux kernel, and all the rest I have seen that aren't CM specific. Anyone can point me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.
Sent from Iced out Glacier (MT4G) v. 1.1.6

Gorilla's OC kernel that TeamSilence put in Ice-Glacier is a very strong and stable OC kernel. if I remember correctly that kernel will go up to 1708 or 1709 if you have SetCPU.

I am using set cpu, but even the kernel that comes with the rom freezes my phone up, or causes force closes and restarts out of the blue.
Sent from Iced out Glacier (MT4G) v. 1.1.6

powduh09 said:
I am using set cpu, but even the kernel that comes with the rom freezes my phone up, or causes force closes and restarts out of the blue.
Sent from Iced out Glacier (MT4G) v. 1.1.6
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If you're OCing to 1.7GHz, that may not be the kernel's fault. Every CPU is different, some can't overclock as high as others. Here's a nifty thread on the subject.

Very true, just like the MT3G-Slide mine could go well into the 900's before it would lockup but my wife's can only hit 844 any higher and it locks

jdkoren said:
If you're OCing to 1.7GHz, that may not be the kernel's fault. Every CPU is different, some can't overclock as high as others. Here's a nifty thread on the subject.
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Thanks for the info. I love my MT4G as is, so overclocking isn't really a big issue, after reading this article, I am begining to wander if it is even a good idea. I was only curious to find out the problem because I never had such troubles overclocking my saphire (MT3G)
Edit: have reduced settings to 1497600mhz. Going to play around a little bit and see what my best settings are. As of now, this settings have outlasted all others. Thanks to those who responded. And HAIL to the devs who spend their time creating all these roms, so noobs like myself can easily make their devices unique!¡!¡!¡!¡!
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Try Faux's kernel with smartass gov. Set at default to 1.1ghz. He makes great kernels and is very active updating and making them better.
I've been flashing his kernels like crazy. As the famous tiger says......there grrrrrreat!
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Vinsane said:
Try Faux's kernel with smartass gov. Set at default to 1.1ghz. He makes great kernels and is very active updating and making them better.
I've been flashing his kernels like crazy. As the famous tiger says......there grrrrrreat!
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Does the kernel affect battery life given the same clock speed? What I mean is if I am using CM7 RC1 with whatever Kernel it came with... and I change to the Faux kernel and keep the same clock speed will I see diff. battery life?
Are there any kernels that are tuned for better battery life?
Thanks,
RA

Vinsane said:
Try Faux's kernel with smartass gov. Set at default to 1.1ghz. He makes great kernels and is very active updating and making them better.
I've been flashing his kernels like crazy. As the famous tiger says......there grrrrrreat!
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I'm running on the kernel that came with Ice Glacier now, thanks to a hard crash around midnight last night. I've been set at 1497mhz since I restored. No freezes, acceptable battery temps, and blazing response time. Now I only wander if one of the kernels allow a little better fine tuning, because if I try to change this one it only has two more setting, one in the 1600s and then max, both of which cause my phone to go crazy...
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radamo said:
Are there any kernels that are tuned for better battery life?
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I don't know for certain, but I would think it matters more if the kernel is undervolted or not. Assuming the same usage patterns and CPU clock settings/profiles, the kernel that utilizes less voltage would preserve more battery, would it not? (Anyone with experience on the subject wanna chime in?)

jdkoren said:
If you're OCing to 1.7GHz, that may not be the kernel's fault. Every CPU is different, some can't overclock as high as others. Here's a nifty thread on the subject.
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I would like to say thanks for your help on this, been set to 1497mhz for almost 24hrs now with no force closes freezes or out of the blue restarts
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[KERNEL][KB1]eXistZ KB1 Froyo Kernel #9[01JUL][Voodoo Sound 9, Lagfix & Color][OC/UV]

[KERNEL][KB1]eXistZ KB1 Froyo Kernel #9[01JUL][Voodoo Sound 9, Lagfix & Color][OC/UV]
This kernel is for FROYO KB1 ONLY
This is a BETA, so there might be a few bugs. Im still in the process of adding features, so please bare with me..Ill update the post as I go along
As of right now, there will be no support..this is tagged BETA for a reason. However, its been stable for me
Voodoo lagfix converts /system, /cache, /dbdata and /data to Ext4 with optimized parameters for speed but also guaranteeing data integrity.
Also, it configures the write behavior of Linux to prevent lag from happening, plus apply some memory management providing a better balance than stock settings.
Big thanks to Hardcore, Xcaliburinhand, Supercurio, Raspdeep, sztupy, Designgears, Glitterballs, Morfic, Trasig, and eSPyel
As always, flash at your own risk, im not responsible for any damages!
Download older versions HERE
Get support at #suckerpunch
Follow shaolin95's Mini Overclocking Guide
Use THIS file to remove S_volt_scheduler via CWM
How to Install
Make sure to have a backup..just incase
Flash via CWM
Features
Based on KB1 i897 sources
Voodoo Lagfix
Voodoo Sound v9
Voodoo Color & Sharpness
Darker Min Brightness Tweak
Kernel HZ=100
Simple IO Scheduler
OC/UV up to 1.4ghz
Added BFQv2 scheduler
Neldars Backlight Notification
TUN/CIFS Support
Patched TinyRCU and lowmemorykiller
Patched ext4 [WIP]
Disabled printk/logger
Updated jhash2 to jhash3
...plus more to come...
BETA #9
-update to Voodoo Sound v9
BETA #8
-update Voodoo Sound v7
-UPDATE: added NO-BLN version
BETA #7
-update Voodoo Sound v6
BETA #6
-update Voodoo Sound v5
BETA #5
-add 'Simple IO' scheduler (default)
-add 10 point multitouch support (fixes few multitouch bugs)
-few performance improvements
BETA #4
-Voodoo color: gamma 2.2 only
-Voodoo color: mDNIe color and sharpness enhancements
-darker min brightness tweak
-slightly optimized light sensor driver
BETA #3
-add BFQv2 scheduler (CFQ default)
-optimize cacheflush
-removed FPS cap (lock/unlock screen once after first boot)
-few random tweaks
BETA #2
-added Voodoo Sound v4
-few bug fixes
To disable BLN without using BLN Control app, place THIS file in /etc/init.d/
To check frequency time used, use Storm717's app HERE
For maximum ram performance, place this FILE in /etc/init.d/
If you have problems connecting to Wifi, try rebooting your router
WARNING
Do NOT use setCPU.. The OC/UV code is actually wrote for Voltage Control.
There are 2 parts to the OC/UV code, enabling "States" and setting "Max Clock".
With setCPU you cannot do this and it will cause problems with stability.
Just use Voltage Control..<--you been warned!
NOTE
When flashing a new kernel/rom your battery indicator may be off.
This means that you can have zero battery drain or a huge battery drain at the beginning.
Let the phone go through 3-5 complete charge cycles for the battery to recalibrate itself.

Good work.... glad to see you on it!

Will test this during the weekend. Great to see this.
Sent from Captivate.

Glad you're still at it eXistZ
Sent from Desire HD or Inspire 4G or whatever this thing is called via premium XDA app.

Nice a KB1 kernel., again, thanks for the hard work!
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wait did 2.2 source come out o.o

comdei said:
wait did 2.2 source come out o.o
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Yes sir...
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Is it on samfirmwares?
I didn't really like KB1 but I want to take a peak at the source

Way to go existz... you are churning out the kernals lately! Now for my real dilemma... OC'ed CM7, or smooth KB1 battery life goodness...

comdei said:
Is it on samfirmwares?
I didn't really like KB1 but I want to take a peak at the source
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Not sure about samfirmware, but its up on opensource.samsung.com

comdei said:
Is it on samfirmwares?
I didn't really like KB1 but I want to take a peak at the source
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source rarely goes to samfirmware....
source comes from opensource.samsung.com

Wi-Fi doesn't seem to want to connect to my home router. Promising work though.
Works with fugutweaks too.

Pirateghost said:
source rarely goes to samfirmware....
source comes from opensource.samsung.com
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i'm a herp durp

apparition said:
Wi-Fi doesn't seem to want to connect to my home router. Promising work though.
Works with fugutweaks too.
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Yea same here... didnt notice earlier, but its at the top of my to-do list, ill get it fixed

Dock Audio
Since this is a voodoo based kernel...can you add dock support so that the audio plays correctly?

Should it be noted that this is a captivate kernel requiring a captivate modem? Or are i9000 modems OK to use with this?
Also does this contain the ~200 patch?
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iXNyNe said:
Should it be noted that this is a captivate kernel requiring a captivate modem? Or are i9000 modems OK to use with this?
Also does this contain the ~200 patch?
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Use a captivate modem (KB1) ..and as of right now no..still working on stuff

WiFi connected fine for me.
Getting some odd system hangs, not lag so much as it just seems to freeze for a few seconds, and doesn't catch up like a lag. It just skips to the last action.
Didn't mess with OC/UV yet.
Looking forward to checking this out more tomorrow.
Thanks for getting this out!
Edit: SpeedTest results are showing typical upload speeds and about 40% faster download for me.

Im not sure if ill have much time to work on this tomorrow or not, but if I do, ill get voodoo sound put in.. plus fine tune a few things..but I should be able to put some work in over the weekend
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So the difference between this and those 2 other kernels you made is that this is made of KB1 source?