In this test, we take a look at the performance of the 43 integrated graphics chipsets, AMD 690/SB600, SIS 771/966 vs NF 6100/410 vs ATi RS485/SB460 in image quality during playback of DVD using HQV.

HQV benchmark is developed by Silicon Optix as a new standard for objective testing of video processors. The tests include both synthetic tests to aggravate a particular problem along with real-world material that shows the same problem.

Tests that are done include Color Bar test, Jaggies, Picture details, Noise Reduction, 3:2 pulldown. Film cadence, Mixed 3:2, Motion adaptive NR etc. The scores of individual tests are usually 0 for fail, 5 for acceptable, 10 for OK for most tests. 0 (FAIL) or 5 (PASS) for Film Cadence tests.

Below are the tabulated scores of the 3 different chipsets.

It is very clear from the results that the 690G doesn't seem to improve much on its image clarity from its predecessor, the RS485 chipset. Is this due to the drivers? Even with the latest 8.34 drivers, we didn't see an improvement of the results.

3:2 Detection is still missing from the AMD 690G chipset. From the 4 chipset tested, it can be seen that the AMD/ATi chipset averages 3D performance and image clarity whereas the SiS 771 concentrates on getting the best picture quality running at a lower speed.

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