Futuremark has officially launched their Windows version of their new 3DMark benchmark software. The new 3DMark can be downloaded from Futuremark web site http://www.futuremark.com/3dmark.
Whats New in 3DMARK?
- The new 3DMark includes everything you need to benchmark Windows hardware. With three all new tests you can bench everything from tablets and notebooks to the latest high-end gaming desktops.
- 3DMark has been designed for gamers, overclockers and system builders who want to get the most out of their hardware. 3DMark is a complete PC benchmarking tool kit for those who are serious about performance.
- With 3DMark, you will be able to compare scores with Android, iOS and Windows RT devices too. Today Futuremark are launching the Windows version of 3DMark. New versions for Android, iOS and Windows RT will follow soon, pending testing and app store approvals.
New 3DMark Benchmark Tests
Fire Strike – For high performance gaming PCs
Use Fire Strike to test the performance of dedicated gaming PCs, or use the Fire Strike Extreme preset for high-end systems with multiple GPUs. Fire Strike uses a multi-threaded DirectX 11 engine to test DirectX 11 hardware.
Cloud Gate – For notebooks and home PCs
Use Cloud Gate to test the performance of notebooks and typical home PCs. Cloud Gate uses a DirectX 11 engine limited to Direct3D feature level 10, making it suitable for testing DirectX 10 compatible hardware.
Ice Storm – For tablets and entry-level PCs
Use Ice Storm to test the performance of your Windows tablet, ultra-portable notebook or entry-level PC. Ice Storm uses a DirectX 11 engine limited to Direct3D feature level 9, making it the ideal benchmark for modern portable devices targeting that feature level. You can compare Ice Storm scores from Windows, Windows RT, Android and iOS devices.
Fire Strike 
Cloud Gate 
Ice Storm 
Windows Editions and Pricing
3DMark Basic Edition – FREE
- Includes all three tests: Ice Storm, Cloud Gate and Fire Strike.
- Test everything from tablets to gaming PCs.
- Easy to use, no technical know-how needed.
- Free online account to manage your results.
3DMark Advanced Edition – $24.99
- Run each test individually for faster benchmarking.
- Unlock the Fire Strike Extreme preset for extreme hardware.
- Explore your PC’s performance limits with custom settings.
- Use benchmark looping for stability testing and burning in.
- Get in-depth insights with interactive performance graphs.
- Automatically save your results offline.
3DMark Professional Edition -$995.00
- Licensed for business and commercial use.
- Command line automation.
- Image Quality Tool.
- Private offline results option.
- Export results as XML.
Special Launch Offers
- Save 25% in the Futuremark store – People who own 3DMark 11 Advanced Edition can get a 25% discount when they buy 3DMark Advanced Edition from the Futuremark store. http://www.futuremark.com/3dmark
- Save 25% with Steam – 3DMark is also available on Steam. For the first week only, you can save 25% when you buy 3DMark Advanced Edition from Steam http://store.steampowered.com/app/223850/
- Get 3DMark free with MSI – Look for specially marked MSI brand motherboards and video cards from MSI in stores and get 3DMark Advanced Edition free http://www.futuremark.com/msi-offer
- Get 3DMark free with Galaxy- Look for specially marked Galaxy brand components in stores and get 3DMark Advanced Edition free http://www.futuremark.com/galaxy-offer
