The performance requirements for VR games are much higher than for typical PC games. So if you're thinking about buying an HTC Vive or an Oculus Rift, wouldn't it be good to know that your PC is ready for VR?
VRMark includes two VR benchmark tests that run on your monitor, no headset required...
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A new benchmark will soon be coming to 3DMark as reported in their blog
''Time Spy is a new DirectX 12 benchmark test, coming soon to all Windows editions of 3DMark. With its pure DirectX 12 engine, built from the ground up to support new features like asynchronous compute, explicit...
Futuremark has released PCMark 7, the latest version of this general PC benchmarking utility. The free Basic version allows unlimited runs but is restricted to only a single overall system performance test. PCMark 7 will only run under Windows 7.
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HELSINKI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PCMark® 7, a new Futuremark benchmark that offers complete PC performance testing for Windows 7, was released today and is now available to download and purchase from http://www.pcmark.com/
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There is no denying that when it comes time to benchmark your new computer, programs by Futuremark top the list. Gamers are usually interested in the 3DMark line, but for an overall system benchmark there is PCMark. Today, Futuremark is announcing PCMark 7 which is designed just for Windows 7...
When 3DMark11 launched earlier this year, it seemed like the time was right for an update to PCMark Vantage as well. While we don't have an exact release date or pricing, Futuremark has now confirmed their intention to update the product, but instead of PCMark11 we're getting PCMark 7. The...
3DMark 11 Download
Get your copy here! This is the basic version and is free:
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3DMark is a computer...
Futuremark®, the developer of the world's mostpopular benchmarking software, today released a new trailer for 3DMark® 11, the latestversion of their industry standard benchmark for real-time 3D graphics. The "HighTemple" tech demo trailer shows advanced tessellation and lighting effects rendered...
IT trib caught up with Don Thompson, an extreme overclocker also known by his Internet forum alias Philly_Boy and co-owner of Magnaphase Cooling, LLC. We had a casual conversation over Windows Live Messenger, we discussed overclocking, extreme overclocking and the frigidness of today's economy...
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By Hilbert Hagedoorn, May 21, 2010 - 7:53 PM
I already knew for a fact that some ODMs will show 3DMark 11 over at Computex to demo good stuff. TPU found some more info as well that leaked thourgh Plaza.fl:
Futuremark is readying the next...
Futuremark has updated its 3DMark 2003, 2005, 2006 and Vantage, as well as PCMark 2005 and Vantage benchmarks to Build 1901. These updates contain a range of fixes and some new features and improvements.
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Just been looking at this game i found while browsing the Nvidia website. I looks really cool and the graphics are amazing.
It is only available for the PC and is a Digital Download only. Futuremark are the developers and it is available from November 4th.
I decided to go for it and the cost is...
Futuremark has released a 1.01 Patch for the PCMark Vantage benchmark. The patch fixes a compatibility issue with Windows 7 Professional and updates the SystemInfo component.
Futuremark has released a series of Updates for the 3DMark03, 3DMark05, 3DMark06, 3DMark Vantage, PCMark05 and PCMark Vantage benchmarking programs. These patches update the system information detection component and fix numerous issues related to hardware detection.
Futuremark has released Link Removed - Invalid URL, a free benchmarking tool designed to compare the performance of various Internet browsers on your system. Note however that Peacekeeper does not measure the security, stability, functionality or W3C conformity of browsers.
I am a pc enthusiast, and am trying to get one of the futuremark programs so I can test windows 7 performance for myself, along with my new hardware......but Im not sure if I should use pcmark vantage since it is made for vista...any ideas?