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UL Benchmarks 3DMark is the industry-standard benchmark for PC gaming performance. Trusted by millions of gamers, leading hardware manufacturers, and hundreds of tech sites, 3DMark delivers a vital gaming performance test for your PC. Use it to measure and compare graphics card and CPU performance for the best possible gaming experience.
3DMark includes everything you need to benchmark your PC and mobile devices in one app. Whether you’re gaming on a smartphone, tablet, notebook, or desktop gaming PC, 3DMark has a benchmark specifically designed for your hardware.
3DMark has a new interface that is faster, more flexible, and easier to use. Additionally, you can now enjoy quicker downloads and save storage space by selecting only the tests you need to install.
Benchmark everything from smartphones and tablets to high-end, multi-GPU gaming desktops. And it’s not just for Windows; you can also compare your scores with Android and iOS devices.
With UL Benchmark 3DMark, you can also compare your scores with Android and iOS devices.
UL Benchmark 3DMark futures:
With Futuremark 3DMark Professional, you can also compare your scores with Android and iOS devices. It’s the most powerful and versatile 3DMark we’ve ever created.
- The newest of the world’s most popular benchmarks.
- Everything you need to test your PC, notebook, tablet, and smartphone in one app.
- New in 2016, Futuremark 3DMark Professional is the most effective benchmark for your system.
- Compare your 3DMark scores with those of other Windows, Android, and iOS devices.
- Now includes a preview of VRMark, our upcoming VR benchmark.
3DMark Port Royal
It is the world’s first dedicated real-time ray tracing benchmark for gamers. You can use Port Royal to check and examine the real-time ray tracing performance of any graphics card that supports Microsoft DirectX Raytracing. In addition to benchmarking performance, 3DMark Port Royal provides a realistic, practical example of what to expect from ray tracing in upcoming games.
3DMark Fire Strike
It is a showcase DirectX 11 benchmark designed for today’s high-performance gaming PCs. This is our boldest and most technical benchmark ever, featuring real-time graphics rendered with detail and complexity far beyond what is found in other benchmarks and games today.
- DirectX 11 benchmark for gamers
- Renders at 1920 × 1080 resolution
- For high-performance gaming PCs.
3DMark Fire Strike Extreme
It is an enhancement of Fire Strike designed for high-end multi-GPU systems (SLI / Crossfire) and future hardware generations. Beyond increasing rendering resolution, additional visual quality enhancements raise the rendering workload to ensure accurate performance measurements on high-end hardware setups.
- Optimize for high-end hardware.
- Renders at 2560 × 1440 resolution
- For systems with multiple GPUs.
Fire Strike Ultra
4K UHD rendering resolution is four times larger than the 1080p resolution used in Fire Strike. A 4K monitor will not be required; however, your graphics card should have at least 3GB of memory to run this monstrously demanding benchmark.
- The world’s first 4K gaming benchmark
- Renders at 4K UHD resolution (3840 × 2160)
- The most demanding 3DMark test ever.
3DMark Sky Diver
Use it to benchmark systems with mainstream graphics cards, mobile GPUs, or built-in graphics. It is especially suitable for DirectX 11 systems that cannot achieve more than single-digit frame rates in the more demanding Fire Strike test. Sky Diver is currently available only in the Windows editions.
- DirectX 11 benchmark for mainstream PCs.
- Includes Graphics, Physics, and Combined checks.
- Breathtaking demo with an original soundtrack.
Cloud Gate
It is a new benchmark designed for Windows notebooks and standard home PCs. Cloud Gate includes two graphics tests and a physics test. Cloud Gate utilizes a DirectX 11 engine limited to Direct3D feature level 10, making it suitable for testing hardware compatible with DirectX 10.
- Designed for typical home PCs and notebooks.
- DirectX 11 engine supporting DirectX 10 hardware.
- Includes two graphics tests and a physics test.
Ice Storm Unlimited
It is a specialized offscreen test designed for chip-to-chip comparisons of CPUs and GPUs. Run Ice Storm Extreme to benchmark low-cost smartphones and tablets running Android, iOS, and Windows. Ice Storm Extreme raises the rendering resolution from 1280 × 720 to 1920 × 1080 and utilizes higher-quality textures and post-processing effects in the graphics tests.
The 3DMark API Overhead
This feature presents the world’s first independent benchmark for evaluating the performance of DirectX 12, Mantle, and DirectX 11. See how many draw calls your PC can handle for each API before the frame rate drops below 30 fps.
3DMark – Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| ✓ Comprehensive gaming performance testing: 3DMark provides specialized benchmarks for gaming PCs, laptops, and mobile devices, helping users evaluate graphics and processor performance across different hardware configurations. | ✗ Requires considerable storage for the complete test suite: The supplied download page lists an 11.8 GB package, and installing all benchmarks can consume substantial disk space. |
| ✓ Supports demanding graphics technologies: Dedicated tests for ray tracing, DirectX 11, DirectX 12, and other graphics technologies help users assess hardware capabilities under different rendering workloads. | ✗ Many advanced tests require a paid edition: Features such as advanced benchmark tests, custom settings, GPU stress tests, and detailed testing options are unavailable in the basic edition. |
| ✓ Enables meaningful score comparisons: Users can compare benchmark results with systems using similar CPU and GPU combinations to better understand their PC’s relative performance. | ✗ Some tests require modern graphics hardware: Demanding benchmarks such as Speed Way require DirectX 12 Ultimate support and at least 6 GB of graphics memory, excluding many older or entry-level systems. |
| ✓ Offers tests for different performance levels: From mainstream graphics systems to high-end gaming PCs, its range of benchmarks helps users choose tests appropriate for their hardware. | ✗ Benchmark compatibility varies by test: Individual tests have different operating system, graphics API, and hardware requirements, so a system may be unable to run every benchmark offered by the application. |
| ✓ Provides detailed performance monitoring: Hardware monitoring charts show changes in GPU and CPU temperatures, clock speeds, and frame rates during a benchmark, helping users investigate performance and stability issues. | ✗ Benchmark scores do not guarantee real-world gaming performance: Results help estimate performance, but actual frame rates can vary with the game, graphics settings, drivers, and system configuration. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 3DMark used for?
3DMark is a benchmarking tool designed to measure and compare gaming performance across PCs, laptops, and mobile devices. It runs specialized tests to evaluate graphics card and processor performance, helping users understand how their hardware performs under different workloads.
Can 3DMark test ray tracing performance?
Yes. Its Port Royal benchmark measures real-time ray tracing performance on compatible graphics cards. This helps users evaluate how their hardware handles demanding lighting and rendering effects used in modern games.
Can you compare 3DMark scores with other gaming PCs?
Yes. You can compare benchmark results with other systems, particularly those using similar CPU and GPU configurations. These comparisons help you assess your PC’s relative performance and identify potential differences between hardware setups.
Does 3DMark monitor GPU temperatures and frame rates during tests?
Yes. Its hardware monitoring charts track changes in CPU and GPU temperatures, clock speeds, and frame rates during benchmark runs. These measurements can help users investigate performance drops, thermal behavior, and system stability.
What is the difference between 3DMark and HWiNFO?
3DMark runs standardized performance benchmarks and generates scores for comparing hardware. HWiNFO focuses on hardware information and live monitoring, displaying sensor readings such as temperatures, clock speeds, fan speeds, and power usage. Using both tools together can help evaluate performance and monitor how the system behaves during demanding workloads.
What’s New in 3DMark 2.32.8919
Release Date 2026-10-13
- Fixed an issue where Explorer mode for the VRS feature test would not launch.
- Improved the time to install 3DMark on Windows on Arm devices.
- Updated the benchmark recommendations for Windows on Arm devices.
- Fixed an issue where Explorer mode for Steel Nomad Light would fail on devices running Windows on Arm if HDR was enabled.
- Fixed a rare issue where the DLSS support check would fail.
- Updated Solar Bay Extreme to version 1.0.6.2.
- Updated Solar Bay to version 1.0.18.1.
Solar Bay Extreme v1.0.6.2
- Fixed several issues that could cause Solar Bay Extreme to fail on devices running Windows on ARM.
Solar Bay v1.0.8.1
- Fixed several issues that could cause Solar Bay to fail on devices running Windows on ARM.
Official Homepage – https://benchmarks.ul.com
Recommended system requirements:
- OS: Windows 11, 10
- Processor: 1.8 GHz dual-core Intel or AMD CPU
- Memory: 4 GB of system memory
- Graphics: DirectX 11 with 1 GB of graphics memory
- Hard drive: 3 GB of free hard disk space
Size: 11.8 GB
