A very comprehensive benchmarking tool for CPU and 3D graphics for game performance and DirectX.
3DMark06 1.2 is a freeware performance benchmarking app and benchmarker developed by Futuremark for Windows. It's powerful, user friendly, well-designed and easy to setup.
The download has been tested by an editor here on a PC and a list of features has been compiled; see below.
A very comprehensive benchmarking tool for CPU and graphics
3DMark06 is the worldwide standard in advanced 3D game performance benchmarking. A fundamental tool for every company in the PC industry as well as PC users and gamers, 3DMark06 uses advanced real-time 3D game workloads to measure PC performance using a suite of DirectX 9 3D graphics tests, CPU tests, and 3D feature tests. 3DMark06 tests include all new HDR/SM3.0 graphics tests, SM2.0 graphics tests, AI and physics driven single and multiple cores or processor CPU tests and a collection of comprehensive feature tests to reliably measure next generation gaming performance today.
These benchmarks are provided for entertainment only. They may not work with current operating systems and online services may have been retired. We recommend using the latest versions of 3DMark and PCMark to test modern hardware and devices.
Features of 3DMark06
- Elapsed time and frames: During the game, the elapsed time and frames are displayed, as well as FPS (frames per second).
- Grades video card performance: After extensive tests, 3DMark06 grades the video card with a score.
- Suitable for gamers: Excellent tool for game players to test their video card and also for game creators to test purposes.
- Supports older computers: Provides support for older computers even though it may seem obsolete.
- Test performance: Tests video card performance in a game with impressive but demanding graphics.
- User-friendly interface: The interface is intuitive and easy to understand.
- Uses DirectX 9: A DirectX-compatible video card is required for the tests to be launched and carried out successfully.
- View test results online: The test results can be compared with other systems online.
Compatibility and License
3DMark06 is provided under a freeware license on Windows from benchmark software with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 1.2.1 is the latest version last time we checked.
What version of Windows can 3DMark06 run on?
3DMark06 can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It runs on both 32-bit and 64-bit systems with no dedicated 64-bit download provided.
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