What You Need to Run 3DMark Benchmarks

Before you start running 3DMark benchmarks, there are some system requirements you need to meet. In this article, we'll outline what you need to know.

Graphics Card Requirements

The good news is that most modern graphics cards support DirectX 12, which is required for many of the feature tests and benchmarks in 3DMark. However, there are a few exceptions:

* The PCI Express feature test requires a DirectX 12 compatible discrete graphics card.

* Mesh Shader and Sampler Feedback feature tests require Windows 10 version 2004 or later and a graphics card with drivers that support Microsoft DirectX 12 Ultimate.

* The DirectX Raytracing feature test requires Windows 10 Version 2004 or later and a DirectX 12 compatible graphics card with driver support for DirectX Raytracing Tier 1.1.

Operating System Requirements

When it comes to operating systems, you'll need:

* Windows 10 version 2004 or later for many of the benchmarks, including Port Royal.

* Windows 11 or the Windows 10 21H2 update for Speed Way.

* Windows 10 with a graphics card that supports DirectX 12 and a processor that supports SSSE3 to run Time Spy and Night Raid benchmarks.

Additional Requirements

Some of the benchmarks have additional requirements:

* Wild Life benchmarks require a GPU that supports Vulkan 1.1.

* Port Royal requires a graphics card that supports Microsoft DirectX Raytracing, which is available in Windows 10 October 2018 Update (1809) or later.

* Speed Way requires a graphics card with at least 6GB VRAM and DirectX 12 Ultimate support.

What's Supported

The good news is that all currently supported benchmarks and feature tests in 3DMark are compatible with Windows 11. If you're looking to purchase the software, you can opt for the Professional Edition, which is available for $1695 per year.

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If you have any questions about the system requirements or would like to learn more about 3DMark, feel free to contact us. You can also ask about Testdriver, our easy benchmark automation solution for enterprise IT, production line QA, and PC lifecycle management.

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