3DMark is best suited for the latest generation of DirectX 9.0 graphics cards. It is the first benchmark to require a DirectX 9.0 compliant hardware with support for Pixel Shaders 2.0 or higher. By combining high quality 3D tests, CPU tests, feature tests, image quality tools, and much more, it is a premium benchmark for evaluating the latest generation of gaming hardware. It is the answer to the continuously growing challenge in benchmarking.

Minimum System Recommendations:

• x86 compatible processor with MMX support, 2000MHz
• 512MB system memory
• 400MB of hard disk space (required)
• DirectX9 generation graphics card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 or higher (required)
• Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP operating system (required)
• DirectX9.0c or later (required)

Hotfix Available
There is a hotfix available for 3DMark05 Build 1.3.0 which improves GPU core/memory clock detection for enhanced compatibility and adds support for new hardware. This hotfix does not change the benchmark build/version number or affect the scores.

Download the Hotfix (2.51MB).

Note: If you system does not meet the minimum specs, try 3DMark03.