Introduction 3DMark(tm) 99 is a benchmark that focuses on testing 3D performance of modern 3D accelerators in a "real world" environment. As most users will use their 3D accelerator for playing games, so 3DMark focuses on this type of application of the majority of it’s results. In order to deliver the best possible testing methodologies Futuremark Corporation has worked closely with game companies, ISV’s, publishers and manufacturers to establish the target performance that will be required in Q1/2 ’99. Focusing on Game Performance In order to test the real gameplay situations we're using Remedy Entertainment's proprietary 3D game technology, Max-FX(tm). Using a state of the art engine for performance measurement guarantees that the results are comparable to the gaming world. It also guarantees that you can see something absolutely breath-taking when running the benchmark. Seeing is believing Numbers only tell you so much. A benchmark should be much more than theoretical figures estimating theoretical throughputs. 3DMark(tm) 99 is a testing suite that will push your system's 3D performance to the limits, not just by drawing millions of triangles simultaneously on screen, but by rushing you through the most amazing 3D scenes ever done real-time on PC.

Welcome to 3DMark 3DMark tests your system's performance in 3D Game Applications. 3DMark is an excellent tool for home users to see how their system performs and offers the ability to compare how different 3D Accelerators behave on a wide range of computers. After performing the 3DMark tests, you are able to view your results in the Result Browser, and see how your system performs under different conditions, such as changing the screen resolution, color depth and different buffering modes. You will also be able to view the Image Quality of your 3D Rendering. And finally, you can submit your results via the Internet to the 3DMark Web page where you can make comparisons with other users. You will also be able to download example databases for a larger comparison set.

System Requirements

3DMark(tm) 99 requires the following to be able to run: Minimum Requirements: - Intel Pentium Processor or compatible. Minimum 166MHz - 32MB Memory - Microsoft Windows 95 or 98. - Microsoft DirectX  6.0 - A DirectX 6 compatible 3D accelerator Additional Recommended Requirements for Testing: - 128MB of system memory - Free hard disk space for Image Quality pictures - Windows 95 OSR 2 or newer. Note to Windows NT users: 3DMark 99 will not work at all under Windows NT 4.0, and while there is a possibility that 3DMark would work under Windows NT 5.0,  functionality is not guaranteed. There is no support for Windows NT users currently.

3DMark 99 Lite Features One Click Benchmarking - Get a single 3DMark score in less than 5 minutes Awesome Demo- A stunning Demo that is guaranteed to push your system setup to the ultimate limits. Featuring original sound track. Intuitive User Interface - 3DMark is fully tailored for the end users. Online Delivery - Download 3DMark™ 99 Lite from www.3dmark.com and visit the resource center for latest drivers and utilities. Powerful Result Browser - Slide, dice and compare with clinically accurate Result Browser that will make statistic easier than ever. Extensive Quality Testing with Reference Pictures - Use the comprehensive Quality Tests to unveil the true capacities of the card. Never before has comparing image quality been this easy. System Diagnostics and information - System Info will analyze and display everything in your system starting from the driver installation dates and ending to memory. Flexible Benchmarking Tools - Use Templates to save your settings for later references, Projects to keep up to date with individual cards and Databases to store projects. Global Testing Environment - Compare Your results over the Internet to see how you fare against the fastest computers on the Planet!  3DMark 99 Pro Features All functionalities of 3DMark 99 Lite and: Additional Tests - Choose from ten different additional tests to further analyze the nuances of your hardware. Test Selection and Templates - Save your portfolio of tests to be run into useful templates. Accurate Advanced Testing Options - Use Advanced Testing options to increase your accuracy and dissolve inconsistencies. All available High Resolutions Modes - Blast away with all available resolutions up to 1600x1200. Increased Color Options - Don't settle for less, see the difference between 16-bit and True 32-bit colors. Advanced Display Settings - Free yourself to run on all advanced display setting including z-buffer and frame buffers. Dazzling High Resolution Demo - Devastate Your friends by running the demo in all available high resolutions up to 1600 x 1200. 3DMark Pro can be purchased on-line from http://www.3dmark.com