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SystemInfo 5.44

UL benchmarks use a component called SystemInfo to identify the hardware in your system. This patch updates SystemInfo to version 5.44.
SystemInfo 5.44
  • Updated GPU detection module to improve compatibility with latest hardware.

3DMark Windows v2.20.7290

This is a minor update. Benchmark scores are not affected.
Fixed
  • Game performance estimates on the result screen are now available on systems running Windows 11.
Steam version
  • Improved consistency for awarding the “Good”, “Great”, “Excellent”, and “Legendary” achievements. These achievements are now also awarded for qualifying Fire Strike benchmark runs.

SystemInfo 5.43

UL benchmarks use a component called SystemInfo to identify the hardware in your system. This patch updates SystemInfo to version 5.43.
SystemInfo 5.43
  • Updated GPU detection module to improve compatibility with latest hardware.
  • Updated CPUID module to fix clockspeed detection issues with Intel "Tiger Lake" CPUs.

New 3DMark achievements and trading cards!

[h2]New achievements[/h2]
There are 17 new achievements for you to unlock. Show off your PC tweaking skills by displaying them on your profile!

Our new achievements reward you for a variety of feats, from setting a legendary score and keeping your components cool to exploring our DirectX 12 Ultimate feature tests and experimenting with custom benchmark settings.



We’ve updated some of the older achievements so they can be unlocked with our newer benchmarks and tests. Lastly, based on your feedback, we’ve removed a few achievements that were either excessively difficult or incompatible with modern hardware trends.

[h2]Trading Cards[/h2]
This update includes the release of six Steam Trading Cards that you can earn by using 3DMark or trading with other players. Each card features a character from our most popular benchmarks and tests presented as high-resolution rendered artwork. You can open up each card to view the full, uncropped 1920 × 1080 version of the art.



[h2]Steam Profile content[/h2]
Collect and redeem a complete set of trading cards to unlock new 3DMark badges, emotes, and Steam profile backgrounds. You can also acquire these items through the 3DMark Steam Points Shop. Customize your Steam profile and show off your dedication to achieving peak PC performance!



https://store.steampowered.com/app/223850/3DMark/
[h2]What’s new in 3DMark v2.20.7274[/h2]
September 27, 2021
This is a minor update. Benchmark scores are not affected.

New
  • Added 17 new achievements.
  • Added 3DMark-themed Steam Trading Cards, badges, emoticons, and profile backgrounds.
Improved
  • Modified several achievements so that they can be unlocked by running one of our newer benchmarks.
  • Removed a few achievements that are excessively difficult to earn or near impossible to unlock with modern hardware.
  • Added a ‘Run Again’ button to the benchmark results screen to provide a more convenient way to repeat a test.
Fixed
  • Your application settings and per-benchmark demo settings are now saved and retained when updating the 3DMark app. Please note that this does not apply to display settings or custom run settings for individual benchmarks, which are never saved.

3DMark Update Released

UL benchmarks use a component called SystemInfo to identify the hardware in your system. This patch updates SystemInfo to version 5.42.
SystemInfo 5.42
  • Updated GPU detection module to improve compatibility with latest hardware.
  • Updated CPUID module to further improve compatibility with upcoming Intel "Alder Lake" processors.