3DMark Codes

About this software

PC gaming is an endless quest for performance, cycles of upgrading, overclocking, and refining your system for faster frame rates, higher resolutions and quality visual effects.

3DMark is the necessary tool for this task. For more than 20 years, 3DMark has been the top choice for benchmarking, testing and comparing PC performance.

There will always be new games that demand more performance from your hardware. And there will always be new hardware that brings more performance to your games. And the circle continues. Welcome to 3DMark, the Gamer’s Benchmark.

3DMark includes everything gamers need to compare and compare PC performance. It has specific tests for all types of PCs from light laptops to custom desktops. 3DMark will recommend the best benchmarks for your hardware.

3DMark tests your system’s GPU and CPU performance by rendering extreme game-like scenes in real time. The faster the benchmark runs, the better your score will be. Now your mission begins. What can you do to get a higher score?

Start by comparing your 3DMark score with results from other systems with the same hardware. A below average score could indicate a problem with cooling, configuration, or faulty components. A higher-than-average score indicates the overclocking potential of your hardware. And if you’re wondering what your 3DMark score means for real-world gaming performance, 3DMark also shows you the frame rates you can expect in a wide variety of popular games.

Now let’s see how much more performance you can get from your system. Update your drivers. Update Windows. Experiment with system settings. Run 3DMark after each change to track your progress. Identify bottlenecks in your system and compare 3DMark scores to help choose the next upgrade. Ask for suggestions, share tips, and recommend your system in the 3DMark Community Center on Steam.

Overclocking is an art that requires skill and precision. The goal is to eliminate performance degradation from your GPU and CPU. The reward is a free performance boost and the satisfaction of pushing your hardware beyond its stock performance.

3DMark is an essential tool for overclockers. Run 3DMark before and after overclocking to measure performance. Use custom benchmark settings to explore the limits of your PC’s performance. Perform a more or less demanding 3DMark test by varying the resolution and other settings.

Run the 3DMark Stress Test to check overclock stability and cooling efficiency. The 3DMark Stress Test runs in a loop to put your system under heavy load longer than running standard benchmarks.

Challenge your friends to set the highest 3DMark score or compete for the top spot on the Steam 3DMark leaderboard.

If you love PC gaming, there’s nothing better than creating your own custom PC. And if you’re making your own, there’s nothing more tiring than turning it on for the first time. Will it be launched? Will everything work fine? Whether you’re building a complete system from scratch or upgrading components, 3DMark has you covered.

Run 3DMark and compare your benchmarks against similar systems to make sure your new build is set up correctly. Detailed hardware monitoring graphs show you how CPU and GPU loading, temperature, and clock speeds have changed over the course of the benchmark — ideal for identifying configuration issues.

Use 3DMark Stress Test to check system stability and detect faulty hardware while still under warranty. Stress testing is also a great way to test and optimize your system’s cooling performance. A well-built PC with good cooling should be able to deliver peak performance during the 3DMark Stress Test.

3DMark can also help when you’re planning upgrades. Search and compare benchmark results for all the latest graphics cards and processors on the 3DMark website to find the model that delivers the best performance for your budget.

PC gaming never stands still and neither does 3DMark. Every year, we add new benchmarks, tests, and features. We update 3DMark regularly so you can compare the latest PC gaming hardware. When you buy 3DMark today, you benefit from over nine years of continuous development, updates, and improvements.

Benchmarks

• Time Spy – DirectX 12 Benchmark for PC gaming
• Time Spy Extreme – 4K Gaming Benchmark with DirectX 12
• Port Royal – Real time ray tracing benchmark
• Night Raid – Test DirectX 12 for PC with integrated graphics
• Wild Life – The cross-platform benchmark for laptops and tablets
• Wild Life Extreme – Cross-platform testing for laptops and tablets
• Fire Strike – DirectX 11 Benchmark for PC Gaming
• Fire Strike Extreme – DirectX 11 standard for PC gaming
• Fire Strike Ultra – 4K Game with DirectX 11
• GPU Stress Test – Test Your PC’s Reliability and Stability
• CPU Profile – CPU Benchmark for Modern Processors

Check features

• Check out DirectX Raytracing
• Check out the Mesh Shader features
• Check PCI Express features
• Check sampler responsiveness
• View VRS features
• NVIDIA DLSS Feature Test

Superior

• Custom benchmark settings
• Estimate game performance
• Install test independently
• Skip the benchmark demo option
• Save results offline

DLC purchased separately. It is not included in the basic application.

• Storage benchmark – test your SSD’s gaming performance

• Test your PC with Time Spy, Night Raid, and Fire Strike.
• Benchmarks, features, and other settings are locked.