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Each orange dot shows the performance of a different system tested by UL. The chart below shows the relationship between 3DMark Time Spy Graphics score and average frame rate in Fortnite. This makes the data easier to understand and model when relating benchmark scores to game performance. This means that the frame rate in the game depends only on GPU performance. We use the game testing data to identify the components that determine game performance at each resolution and settings level.įor 3DMark, we focus on games that are GPU-bound. Frame rate data is collected during the test and checked for consistency between systems. The gameplay scenario is repeated on all systems. The length of the test scenario varies by game. A good scenario covers common gameplay, is reasonably demanding, and is easy to reproduce and repeat on other systems. Our game testing experts determine a suitable gameplay scenario for each game. Ray tracing options, if available, are disabled to ensure consistent estimates across all hardware from entry-level to the high-end.Įach game is tested using either a built-in benchmark, if available, or a live gameplay scenario. This means either choosing the maximum fidelity preset or manually turning all the graphics settings to the highest level.

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We test each game at 1080p and 1440p resolution using the game’s highest visual quality settings. We conduct game testing on a wide selection of gaming hardware that covers the range of popular CPUs and GPUs found in modern gaming PCs. This comprehensive performance data enables us to accurately model the relationship between 3DMark scores and game frame rates. We test the performance of each system with a selection of benchmarks and popular games.

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We are currently working with more than fifteen major retailers worldwide including Currys PC World, CyberPowerPC, Dell, Elkjøp, iBuyPower and Lenovo.Įvery year, UL tests hundreds of PC systems for its retail partners. UL works with consumer electronics retailers to test and categorize PCs of all types.

For example, the frame rates estimates from a Time Spy score may not exactly match the estimates from a Fire Strike score. You may see small differences in frame rate estimates from different benchmarks on the same system. Please note that there can be noticeable performance differences between versions of a game.

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We retest games and rebuild our models when an update significantly affects performance.

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Game updates, driver updates and system updates may also affect performance. Player actions, especially in multi-player games, can result in frame rate variance. 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+, etc.įrame rates can vary within a game depending on the level or mode. The frame rate is an estimate rather than an exact guarantee of performance.įrame rate estimates, in frames per second (FPS), are rounded down to the nearest multiple of five, e.g. How accurate are the game performance estimates?ģDMark shows the average frame rate you can expect in the selected game. Ray tracing options, if available, are turned off. Ultra means using the game’s highest visual quality settings. For each game, you can choose either 1080p Ultra or 1440p Ultra settings. In the current release, you can choose from five popular games. This page explains how we estimate game performance from 3DMark benchmark scores.ģDMark estimates game performance from your benchmark score.

These game performance estimates are powered by extensive data from our in-house testing. In November 2020, we added a new feature to the 3DMark results screen that shows you the frame rates you can expect in a selection of popular games. “What does my 3DMark score mean for real-world game performance?”ģDMark has always taken a game-like approach to benchmarking, but, in the past, it’s been hard for gamers to make the connection between 3DMark scores and game frame rates. I'd be interested in other XL users testing experiences.Solution home 3DMark 3DMark Windows app Estimating game performance from 3DMark scores

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For what worth that will be!! At least 10 will install and all XL MB hardware drivers still work. Already on 9933 after just a few days! Will be interesting to see new features added like Spartan and whether the XboxOne app will let you watch live TV through the Xbox tuner. Strange! More tinkering to do as builds arrive. But will if you press the off button (pc ejects any discs in the drive and will go into standby/shut down depending on settings). For now MCE is dead on Win10! In other news, the eject button doesn't work. In tech preview 1 you could add MCE by using the keys for Win8/8.1 but not now. At least that works now! Now the bad bit. Hardware failure, so grabbed another drive from a spare 201. First restored a fully working copy of Win7 onto my test 301 then upgraded to 32bit build 9926.

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