3DMark News

This is a minor update. Benchmark scores are not affected.
Improved

• The Home screen now recommends the best 3DMark benchmark tests for your graphics card, processor and storage device.
  
• The Benchmarks screen now shows the filter panel by default making it easier to find and select tests for your hardware.
  

Our new 3DMark Storage Benchmark DLC extends 3DMark with a dedicated test for measuring the gaming performance of SSDs, hybrid drives, and other storage devices.

In this update, we’ve made several improvements to the Storage Benchmark result screen based on your feedback.

Now that we have many thousands of results, we can show you how your benchmark score compares with results from other devices. This helps you answer the question, “How good is my storage device?” by giving some context to your score.

A score of 1800-2500 is typical for a modern, consumer-grade SSD. A score of 2500-3000 is very good, and any score over 3000 is great. Many of the highest scores above 5,000 come from Intel Optane drives that are not available as consumer models.

You’ll see a chart on the Storage Benchmark result screen that shows the distribution of scores from all other storage devices. See how your score compares with the average and best scores from other 3DMark users to see if it is worth upgrading your SSD.

• Your score is shown in green.
  
• The average score of all valid benchmark results from all devices is shown in blue.
  
• The best score is the highest valid benchmark score from all devices.

With some devices, the performance depends on the firmware. To help you make fair comparisons, the result screen now shows the firmware version below the device’s model name.



The 3DMark Storage Benchmark measures the gaming performance of your SSD with tests based on loading, saving, installing, and recording a selection of popular games. Each test uses storage operations recorded from popular, modern games to give you accurate, real-world results.

The Storage Benchmark now gives you a more detailed breakdown of your results. The updated result screen shows the average bandwidth and average access time for each test in the benchmark so you can better understand how your SSD performs with different gaming tasks.



[h2]New languages [/h2]
This update adds support for using 3DMark in Polish and Portuguese (Brazil). You can change the language setting on the Options screen.

3DMark is now available in 10 languages!

• English
  
• German
  
• Japanese
  
• Korean
  
• Polish
  
• Portuguese (Brazil)
  
• Russian
  
• Simplified Chinese
  
• Spanish (Spain)
  
• Traditional Chinese

Which languages should we add next? Let us know in the comments below.

[h2]What’s new in 3DMark V2.21.7324 [/h2]
This is a minor update. Benchmark scores are not affected.

New

• 3DMark is now available in Polish and Portuguese (Brazil). You can change the language on the Options screen.

Improved

• Improved score validation checks. Results submitted from previous versions will no longer be eligible for the 3DMark Hall of Fame.
  
• The Storage Benchmark result screen now includes a chart that compares your score with the results from all other models.
  
• The Storage Benchmark result screen now displays the bandwidth and average access time results for each test in the benchmark.
  
• The Storage Benchmark result screen now shows the device’s firmware version.
  

SystemInfo 5.45

• Updated GPU detection module to improve compatibility with latest hardware.
  
• Updated CPUID module to improve compatibility with latest hardware.
  

[h2]3DMark Storage Benchmark DLC [/h2]

• Extend 3DMark with a dedicated benchmark for testing the gaming performance of your SSD.
  
• Easy to use with tests based on real gaming activities.
  
• Compare scores to find the best SSDs in your price range.
  
• Supports all the latest, high-performance storage technologies.
  
• Works with internal and external drives.
  

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1322770/3DMark_Storage_Benchmark/

We launched our new 3DMark Storage Benchmark last week. This DLC extends 3DMark with a dedicated test for measuring the gaming performance of SSDs, hybrid drives, and other storage devices.

Many of you have asked for help to understand and compare your Storage Benchmark scores.

As with our other benchmarks, our goal is to show you how your score compares in the app. Right now, these comparisons are disabled in the app, and you will see a message saying “No data available” on the result screen. This is normal for a new test.

The good news is that we have thousands of Storage Benchmark results already, and based on current trends, we expect to start offering performance data for popular models very soon.

In the meantime, we wanted to share some of the early insights. For example, here are the most popular devices with 1 TB of capacity from all results submitted so far.



[h2]Upcoming improvements[/h2]
As the database of results grows, we will build and roll out services to help you compare your Storage Benchmark results. We also plan to update and improve the benchmark based on your feedback.

On our website, you will soon be able to search for and compare 3DMark Storage Benchmark results. There will also be a list of the top devices that you can sort by performance and popularity. Comparing your device with other models is a great way to see if it’s time for an upgrade.

In the 3DMark app, we will add bandwidth and average access time sub-scores for each part of the test.

With some devices, performance depends on the version of the firmware. To help you make fair comparisons, we will be adding firmware details to the result screen.

These changes will come in a future release. Today’s update focuses on fixing a few priority issues.

[h2]What’s new in 3DMark 2.21.7312[/h2]

• Fixed the GPU and CPU filters on the Benchmarks screen.
  
• To improve the consistency of results, the Storage Benchmark now prevents the system from going into user inactive mode while the test is running. Results will improve on some systems.
  
• Improved state logic for the Storage Benchmark buy button.
  
• Improved state logic for the Storage Benchmark uninstall button.
  
• Fixed the rare “Error 21” issue that could cause the Storage Benchmark to crash.
  

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1322770/3DMark_Storage_Benchmark/

With fast modern SSD storage, loading times are shorter, levels restart faster, and there are fewer interruptions to your gameplay. Gamers can now choose from a wide range of high-performance storage options from the fastest PCI Express 4.0 and NVMe devices down to cheaper SATA SSDs and high-capacity hybrid drives. But how do these devices differ in everyday gaming performance?

Today, we are launching the 3DMark Storage Benchmark, a new DLC for 3DMark that adds a dedicated test for measuring the gaming performance of your SSD. The 3DMark Storage Benchmark supports all the latest storage technologies and focuses on practical, real-world gaming performance.



[h2]Real-world gaming performance[/h2]
The 3DMark Storage Benchmark measures the gaming performance of your SSD with tests based on loading, saving, installing, and recording a selection of popular games. Each test uses storage operations recorded from popular modern games to give you accurate, real-world results.

Run the test and you'll get a 3DMark Storage Benchmark Score for your SSD. A higher score means better performance. You also get detailed Bandwidth and Average Access Time metrics for your drive.



[h2]3DMark Storage Benchmark DLC[/h2]
Extend 3DMark with a dedicated benchmark for testing the gaming performance of your SSD.

• Test your SSD with a benchmark designed for gamers.
  
• Easy to use with tests based on real gaming activities.
  
• Compare scores to find the best SSDs in your price range.
  
• Supports all the latest, high-performance storage technologies.
  
• Works with internal and external drives.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1322770/3DMark_Storage_Benchmark

[h2]3DMark, The Gamer's Benchmark [/h2]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/223850/3DMark/

[h2]What's new in 3DMark v2.21.7309[/h2]
This update supports the launch of the new 3DMark Storage Benchmark DLC. The 3DMark Storage Benchmark DLC extends 3DMark with a dedicated component test for measuring the gaming performance of modern SSDs and other storage hardware.

New

• Support for the 3DMark Storage Benchmark DLC, purchased separately.
  
• Added Virtualization-based Security (VBS) status to the System Information section of the benchmark result screen.

This is a minor update for the Steam version only. Benchmark scores are not affected.

Fixed

• Fixed an issue in the Steam version that could cause 3DMark to hang at the “Initializing...” stage during startup.