The Finnish company behind the benchmark software 3DMark and PCMark, Futuremark, has a trailer released in which the images shows of his new benchmark, 3DMark. The benchmark software must be universal for Windows-versions.
According to Futuremark does the new 3DMark for a range of hardware. The benchmark software can not only the DirectX 11 performance of a modern video card review, but also older systems with DX10, and even older DX9 test. In addition, the software must be not only on the current Windows 7 systems running, but also on pcs, laptops and even tablets with Windows 8. The software is only released as Microsoft Windows 8 on the market place, in the second half of the year should be done.
Some of the techniques used in the benchmark are tested, are in the trailer to see the work. Thus, the DX11 benchmark makes extensive use of tessellation, but also volumetric lighting and light scattering will be discussed in detail. To the video cards a lot of the tank are also large amounts of particles and smoke, and the always tricky simulation of liquids is also provided. Ilkka Koho, Senior Managr at 3DMark, let them know that the benchmark both tests will contain that use of a deferred and forward rendering engine.
Because the new 3DMark not only for Windows 8, but also for the current Windows 7 and Vista, will Futuremark in the coming test software is no longer ‘3DMark for Windows 8’, but simply ‘3DMark for Windows’ handling. The version needs to 3DMark 06, Vantage and 11 following, respectively, intended for DirectX 9, 10 and 11 cards.