3Dmark Launches on PC Today, Coming Soon to iOS, Android and Windows RT

If you’re into PC gaming at all then you know the names Futuremark and 3DMark! The latest version of 3DMark benchmark has just launched today via the Futuremark site and Steam and like the other version there is a free version for you to try out. The news is of course that a new 3DMArk is out, but the real news is that coming soon will be version for IOS, Android and Windows RT and you’ll be able to compare scores across the platforms! Imagine that, you can see how well your iOS phone does against an Android phone, or even compare it to your PC!

Futuremark has released the Windows version of its stunning new 3DMark cross-platform benchmark. 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. 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. And it’s no longer just for Windows. You will soon be able to compare 3DMark scores with Android, iOS and Windows RT devices too. You can download 3DMark or buy 3DMark Advanced Edition from the Futuremark website now.

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 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.

3DMARK EDITIONS AND PRICING

3DMark Basic Edition – free download
– Includes all three tests, Ice Storm, Cloud Gate and Fire Strike.
– View and manage results online.

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.