Introduction to the Review
What's up guys? David here from Form Bluff Calm, and welcome back to my channel. Today, I'm going to be reviewing the AtoZ kernel by Roman Be Beyond XDA-Developers. I've already done a review on this ROM in the past with the free GS3 Wrong team Sonic, so if you're interested in checking out that video, make sure to hit the link in the description box below. However, since then, I've been experimenting with different kernel versions and settings, so I thought it was time to give the AtoZ kernel another go.
Setting Up the Kernel
I'm currently running the AtoZ kernel with the free GS3 Wrong team Sonic ROM. I've also done a review on that ROM in the past, but I'll be comparing it to this new version of the AtoZ kernel. To test the performance of the kernel, I'll be opening up SetCPU so you guys can see the clock speed. I have it set at 1809, which is recommended by the thread developer, but I might increase it to 1890 if everything runs smoothly.
Benchmarking the Kernel
Before I start running benchmarks, I want to mention that I've done similar tests in the past with both stock and free GS3 Wrong ROMs. In this case, I'll be comparing the performance of these two ROMs with the new AtoZ kernel version. To start, I'll be doing an intent-to-benchmark test. This will give us a baseline to compare the other tests against.
Running the Intent-to-Benchmark Test
I've just run the intent-to-benchmark test on my phone, and the results are as follows: 70-59 on the benchmark. Before running this test, I got 68-49, which is around 400 points higher than the current result. This shows that the AtoZ kernel version has definitely improved performance compared to the previous ROM.
Running Additional Benchmarks
Next up, I'll be doing some additional benchmarks to see how the AtoZ kernel performs in real-world scenarios. To do this, I'll be running Limba pack quickly and seeing what results we get. This will give us an idea of how well the kernel handles different tasks.
Results: Limba Pack Benchmark
I've just run the Limba pack benchmark, and the results are as follows: 201, then again 172, and finally 179-200. On average, this test showed a definite improvement compared to the previous ROM, with an average score of around 185.
Running Another Benchmark: Quadrant Standard
Next up, I'll be running another benchmark called Quadrant standard. This test will give us an idea of how well the kernel handles different tasks in terms of performance and efficiency.
Results: Quadrant Standard Benchmark
I've just run the Quadrant standard benchmark, and the results are as follows: 50-45. Before running this test, I got around 49 hundredths, which is a significant improvement compared to the previous ROM. This shows that the AtoZ kernel version is performing well in terms of performance and efficiency.
Running the Final Benchmark: Meta Mark
Finally, I'll be running one more benchmark called Meta mark. This test will give us an idea of how well the kernel handles graphics and other high-performance tasks.
Results: Meta Mark Benchmark
I've just run the Meta mark benchmark, and the results are as follows: around 60 frames per second. Before running this test, my best score was around 59 point 9, which is not a significant difference due to the Vsync but it's still an improvement compared to the previous ROM.
Conclusion
Overall, I'm happy with the performance of the AtoZ kernel version in this review. The improvements seen in the intent-to-benchmark test, Limba pack benchmark, Quadrant standard benchmark, and Meta mark benchmark show that the new version is definitely worth considering for those looking to upgrade their phone's performance. However, it's worth noting that the battery life may be affected by running the kernel at higher clock speeds, so users should be aware of this potential issue before making a decision.
Final Thoughts
That's all for today's review of the AtoZ kernel version. If you have any questions or comments, please leave them in the section below. And if you're interested in learning more about the developers and their progress, make sure to check out the XDA thread linked in the description box below.