I last ran a benchmark test in 2020. There were not that many people who took up the task then and it fizzled out a bit.
So I will re-open the same test I did back then to anyone who wants to either try it again on the newer versions of the software or for the first time.
However, if possible I would ask the mods to delete any replies here that do not have just the test results and verifications I expect to see and I will now go through the rules and eligibility requirements.
First it will be the same project as before. I have checked that there are no effects used then that will not load now. All still seems to be compatible with the newest versions of the programs of both Movie Studio and Video Pro X.
Second there is little advantage to be gained by having an Intel inboard GPU. At most I have observed a 5% usage tops for very limited time periods throughout the project. I hope this will even things out a bit for those using AMD processors.
To be able to get the files please make your request on this topic and not here.
No person shall receive files until all their relevant computer specs are listed in their Signatures.
They can also if they wish upload a picture but do not include any personal information such as Computer ID, Serial Number.
You may want to make a folder to download the files to first as for some reason the link will allow a download of all the files but not the folder I think.
There will only be one MVD file. Click on it to open or right click it to 'Open with' if you are going to test it on more than one program.
Do Not allow proxy files to be made on import.
Do Not create a preview render or enable any part of the blue lightning for the first test of playback.
You May alter sound buffers or optimise the Import, Processing, and Export settings if that helps but you must include these settings anyway in your reported findings. Images are acceptable. Also include any drives used either for where the project was placed or the exported render is sent to. Do not use your desktop to place your files on to. That may skew the results due to it's protected status.
If you miss anything don't worry. I will PM you at some point requesting the specific missing information.
If for any reason you cannot or have difficulty complying with any of the above please enquire in the registration topic link to be discussed.
On the playback test just note any juddering that may occur or pausing. Note at what point such events occur. It may help to have Task Manager open to see if a drive, GPU, CPU, or memory maxes out when it happens. Never 'Save Project' on closing the program.
For now only bother to render the project to MP4 and again to HEVC using the project default settings. HEVC will need help.
For HEVC Choose the same 4K resolution as before for MP4 but in the frame rate box alter the frame rate from 25fps to 50fps and in the Maximum GOP length section alter the GOP to 50. Leave everything else the same and the sections should look like these.
4K exporting referred to in this instance is UHD (3840 x 2160), not full 4K (4096 x 2160).
HEVC
MP4
Please note that although my settings show 'export selected range only' box is ticked, if the project is not touched the whole project will be exported anyway. If worried, please untick your box on the 'export selected range only.'
Keep both files for later verification. Make a note of the export times.
Come back to this Topic to post export time results for each format including which version of the program used. Just MEP 2017-18-19-whatever or VPX -11-12, 13, and not the build unless not a fully patched copy but still include the basic program version please. I will ask the mods to please delete any post here not relating to results to keep the results tidy. If you wish you can also try additional exports to a lower resolution but stick to 50fps and a GOP of 50 please.
[Addendum]
It was brought to my attention last night that HEVC at 50 fps and the '4K' setting was not possible. It was remiss of me not to add that information other than in the image provided above. Simply use the HEVC 25 fps setting but manually change the frame and GOP settings to 50.
For general discussion please use the registration topic.
Thank you.
Below I will add those who have had file links sent to them.
Ray.
Marc-Goder.... John Brown,,,, Gid.,,,, MarcinKrk,,,,, John Baker,,,,, Gerrit-Paul,,,,, Willi333
Results verified :
Marc-Goder: John Brown: John Baker: MarkinKrk: