This is likely caused by vsync syncing. Apparently vsync is generated when screen is blanked. When running glxgears and screen is blanked (xset dpms force off) sometimes glxgears would run at top speed, sometimes it would report 0 frames for the period when screen is blanked. Linux 3.0.0-10-generic X.Org X Server 1.10.4 radeon 6.14.99
Mass closure: This bug has been untouched for more than six years, and is not obviously still valid. Please reopen this bug or file a new report if you continue to experience issues with current releases.
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