3DMark 11 Finally Launched in 3 Versions
Futuremark has released all three versions of 3DMark 11.
After a slight delay, Futuremark has finally released all three versions of 3DMark 11. The latest version of the popular benchmarking software is optimized for video hardware that supports DirectX 11 (DX11), measuring DirectCompute, tessellation, multithreading and depth of field.
The application consists of six tests-- four focused on graphics, one one physics and one combining CPU and GPU workloads--and a 720p audio visual demo. The free, Basic Version includes a performance PC benchmark preset, the ability to store one result online and the means to browser, search and compare results online.
For those willing to spend $19.95, the Advanced Edition includes an entry-level PC benchmark preset, a performance PC benchmark preset, an extreme PC benchmark preset, custom benchmark settings and more. There's also a $995 Professional Edition, providing a license for commercial use, demo looping, an image quality tool, command line automation, priority support, and everything else that's available in the Advanced Edition.
Naturally 3DMark 11 requires DirectX 11, a DirectX 11 compatible video card, and Windows 7 or Vista. Other minimum requirements include a 1.8 GHz dual-core Intel or AMD CPU, 1 GB of system memory, 1.5 GB of HDD storage, and a Windows Vista / Windows 7 compatible sound card.
To download the free Basic Edition of 3DMark 11, head here for a full list of mirrors. Users can always upgrade to the Advanced or Professional editions later by purchasing a code to enter into the software, unlocking additional features.
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Too bad I don't have a DX11 card
will Toms hardware get the professional?
How is it possible for this program to requires DirectX 11 but is usable on Vista? I thought Vista capped out on 10.1.
Don't bother with it, after the Physics test on my i7 920 with a GTX480 it goes to a black screen and doesn't come back until you kill it in task manager.
@ahnilated -- Same here on my system with an PPII x3 720 and 5770 GPU - I was thinking it was due to the test being the physics test that it had something to do with my card being ATI and 3dmark still running the physics test with the GPU help on Nvidia cards - good to see that it is a problem on the nvidia cards also !
How is it possible for this program to requires DirectX 11 but is usable on Vista? I thought Vista capped out on 10.1.
With the platform update, Vista supports DX11.
Thank goodness they dropped the one-use limitation present in the free version of Vantage.
At least its PhysX free. Step up from Vantage, prettier than "Heaven".
How is it possible for this program to requires DirectX 11 but is usable on Vista? I thought Vista capped out on 10.1.
Vista can have dx 11 (according to the dx 11 wiki article anyway)
Alright! Maybe this time around it will actually work for me, unlike all its past iterations. More bloatware than anything else, IMO.
3DMark 2001SE FTW!
Yep,with Vista SP2,you can use DX11
And in related news, Futuremark only sells 1 copy of Professional and it is subsequently pirated by millions...at least that's what I'm planning on doing to acquire it.
3DMark 2001SE FTW!
Yep! Using 3dmark2001SE is like running a benchmark for an x86 processor by only crunching with the basic instructions, no SSE..
My next laptop must get 75K in 3Dmark2001SE!
If I have one pupose in life it is to destroy SPAMMERS!
Yeah, it's crashin my 965+5870 during the physics test. Any solutions?
>Yeah, it's crashin my 965+5870 during the physics test. Any solutions?
Cobra5000, yeah, wait for an updated version.
>Yeah, it's crashin my 965+5870 during the physics test. Any solutions?Cobra5000, yeah, wait for an updated version.
Thanks, really helpful. Your wisdom shall gift the sages...
... and the torrents go wild!
Thanks a lot tom. downloading now.
P3373 3DMarks
Phenom II 955 (4 x 3.2 GHz)
4 GB DDR3-1600
Radeon HD 6850 1 GB
http://3dmark.com/3dm11/38105
You will get support for DirectX 11 when you have installed Vista Service Pack 2 and the necessary Windows updates.
Hopefully there might be a chance for this to be bundled into the AMD HD6900 graphic cards?
So I got this score http://3dmark.com/3dm11/41367 not bad but I think my processor or ram is taking a crap
. I can't bring my mem to 1600 any more without it blue screening.
Yeah, it's crashin my 965+5870 during the physics test. Any solutions?
I was having memory errors until I turned it down to the stock clock.
"Professional = $995"
Uhm, I suppose all I'd need is the upgrade for $15... Though I do have to wonder why they still take up to 2 weeks for delivery for the CD-copy ;P
BTW, AlphaDark, your PhiiX4's memory controller could be the problem... Turns out my 955 crapped out, will no longer run 4 DIMM's, and max at only 1333mhz.
"Professional = $995"Uhm, I suppose all I'd need is the upgrade for $15... Though I do have to wonder why they still take up to 2 weeks for delivery for the CD-copy ;PBTW, AlphaDark, your PhiiX4's memory controller could be the problem... Turns out my 955 crapped out, will no longer run 4 DIMM's, and max at only 1333mhz.
I had an overheat issue like 2 months ago(damn America Army 2) I bet your right on the processor memory controller. I am waiting for newegg to get in the 1100t. Hopefully it corrects the issue. Thanks for the help
Just use the Windows experience index...3d Mark is a waste of time and money. Get yourself a high-end component requirement game such as Stalker or crysis. Use the highest settings, and if you have choppy low frame rates, you will know that your computer set-up is trash....lmao..