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encode-mp3 v1.3.1 (Processor Benchmarks)
LAME is an MP3 encoder licensed under the LGPL. This test measures the time required to encode a WAV file to MP3 format.
System Hardware
a2
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q9550 @ 2.83GHz (Total Cores: 4), Motherboard: ASUSTeK P5QL-E, Chipset: Intel 4 Series Chipset + ICH10R, Memory: 3962MB, Disk: 1000GB SAMSUNG HD103UJ + 319GB My Passport 070A, Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series 512MB, Audio: Realtek ALC1200, Monitor: SyncMaster
System Software
a2
OS: Ubuntu 10.04, Kernel: 2.6.32-28-generic (x86_64), Desktop: GNOME 2.30.2, Display Server: X.Org Server 1.7.6, Display Driver: fglrx 8.72.11, OpenGL: 3.2.9756, Compiler: GCC 4.4.3, File-System: ext3, Screen Resolution: 1680x1050
Additional Details
a2
Test Administrator: cyrille
Test Date/Time: 2011-02-08 19:19:21
Phoronix Test Suite: v2.8.2
Test Notes:
Compiz and Firefox were running on this system. Intel SpeedStep Technology was enabled.
Test Results
LAME MP3 Encoding 3.98.2
WAV To MP3

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Global ID: anon-24833-28400-6519