3DMark Changelog

What's new in 3DMark 1.5.915

Jun 5, 2015
  • SystemInfo module updated to 4.39 for improved detection of upcoming hardware from AMD and Intel.
  • API Overhead feature test updated to work with Windows 10 Technical Preview build 10130.

New in 3DMark 1.4.828 (Dec 2, 2014)

  • SystemInfo module updated to 4.32 for improved hardware detection.
  • Reduced hardware monitoring overhead (was already negligible).
  • Product key is no longer visible on the Help tab unless you choose to reveal it.
  • Fixed a memory access violation issue with Ice Storm and Cloud Gate that could occasionally cause crashes in stress testing scenarios.
  • Letterboxed mode now retains 16:9 aspect ratio even when selecting a non-default Output Resolution on the Help tab.

New in 3DMark 1.4.780 (Oct 23, 2014)

  • Fixed the "No outputs found on DXGI adapter" issue affecting laptops with NVIDIA Optimus graphics switching technology.

New in 3DMark 1.2.362 (Mar 13, 2014)

  • Fixed a bug that prevented Steam Achievements from being unlocked.
  • Fixed a rare issue with results not always being associated with a Steam ID.
  • Improved reliability when submitting results over an internet connection with very high latency.
  • SystemInfo module updated to 4.26 for improved hardware detection.
  • DirectX 10 level video cards no longer attempt to run the Fire Strike benchmark.
  • Fixed a rare issue that could corrupt the saved product key.

New in 3DMark 1.2.250 (Dec 11, 2013)

  • Added Ice Storm Unlimited test enabling you to compare Windows 8 tablets with the latest Android and iOS devices.
  • 3DMark now uses the GPU-Z library for improved GPU hardware detection.
  • Fixed Hardware monitoring performance graphs show clock speeds and temperatures for the CPU and GPU again (with compatible hardware).

New in 3DMark 1.10.0 (May 7, 2013)

  • NEW
  • The Ice Storm Extreme benchmark test has been added to 3DMark Advanced Edition. Ice Storm Extreme is a Direct3D feature level 9 benchmark test for Windows tablets, ultrabooks and notebooks. Ice Storm Extreme raises the rendering resolution from 720p to 1080p and uses higher quality textures and post-processing effects in the graphics tests to create a more demanding load for the latest mobile devices. You can compare Ice Storm and Ice Storm Extreme scores from Windows and Android devices.
  • FIXED
  • 3DMark now works correctly on systems with up to four GPUs.
  • Fixed the issue caused by Windows update KB2670838, which added partial DX11.1 support to Windows 7.
  • Fixed a problem with the bloom post-processing effect when using very high rendering resolutions in custom settings.