October 3, 2012 - We are excited to announce to that 3DMark 11 and 3DMark Vantage are now available to download and buy from Steam. Our benchmarks are headline titles in Steam's new Software category that launches today.
"Since the beginning our benchmarks have been available as digital downloads, so it brings me great pleasure to continue that tradition today by bringing 3DMark to Steam, the world's leading digital distribution platform for PC gamers." - Jukka Mäkinen, Futuremark CEO
3DMark benchmarks use specifically designed tests featuring advanced real-time graphics to accurately measure the performance of PC gaming hardware. Running 3DMark regularly, and especially before and after making changes to your computer, can help highlight problems with your set-up. Comparing scores with similar systems can help you judge the value of upgrading components such as the video card in your PC.
3DMark on Steam offers easy installation and automatic, hassle-free updates. There are also Steam leaderboards with scores verified by Futuremark. See who has the fastest PC on Steam or filter the list to compete with your Steam friends list.
To complement the launch of 3DMark on Steam, we have added the ability to log in to our website and forums using your Steam account details. For more information on using 3DMark with Steam, please read our 3DMark and Steam FAQ.
3DMark 11 on Steam
3DMark 11 is a gaming benchmark test for DirectX 11 video cards and is compatible with Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows Vista. 3DMark 11 on Steam includes additional presets for testing entry level and extreme hardware, custom settings, looping mode for burn-in and stability testing, and unlimited online results storage. The free Basic Edition is available by clicking on the Download Demo button on the Steam store page.
3DMark Vantage on Steam
3DMark Vantage is a gaming benchmark test for DirectX 10 graphics cards and is compatible with Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows Vista. 3DMark Vantage on Steam includes extra presets for entry level and extreme hardware, custom settings, six additional feature tests, and unlimited results storage. The free Basic Edition is available by clicking on the Download Demo button on the Steam store page.
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