<br>Finalmente è stata rilasciata la nuova versione del noto benchmark 3D. I requisiti hardware richiedono una scheda video DX9 dal punto di vista grafico. Per tutti i dettagli, nonchè per l'elenco dei mirror disponibili per il download, vi rimandiamo al seguente <a href="http://www.futuremark.com/download/?3dmark05.shtml">link</a>.<p>
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3DMark05 highlights<br><br>
Three new game tests, all requiring DirectX 9 hardware support. <br>
Feature tests focusing on key characteristics of graphics performance. <br>
The 3DMark05 demo the ultimate display of real-time 3D graphics featuring an original sound track. <br>
Multiprocessor CPU test. A CPU-intensive run of two game tests, adding CPU loads typical for 3D games and tuned for multiprocessor systems. <br>
A wide range of benchmark settings and professional tools for image quality inspection, texture filtering quality testing, automated batch runs and a lot more. <br>
The primary features in the free version of 3DMark05
3 Game tests, using DirectX 9 features extensively. <br>
A multiprocessor CPU test focusing on CPU intensive tasks in 3D games. <br>
An exciting and awe-inspiring 3DMark demo, pushing your system to its limits. <br>
System Info utility, which provides an in-depth analysis of the status and features of the components in your PC.<br>
Access to the Online Result Browser for global comparison of PC performance. <br>
Additional features available in the Pro and Business versions of 3DMark05 <br><br>
Full control over the benchmark display configuration, including resolution, colour palette, anti-aliasing and texture filtering. <br>
Feature tests measuring shader performance, and other essential graphics performance features. <br>
Professional tools, including image quality analysis and graph creation of runtime statistics. <br>
Result import to MS Excel tool for easier result management and report creation. <br>
Access to the Pro-Online Result Browser, a must have for all professional system testers and enthusiast overclockers. <br><br>
Minimum Requirements for 3DMark05: <br>
DirectX 9 compatible graphics adapter with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 or later, and graphics memory of 128 MB or above. <br>
Intel® or AMD® compatible processor running on 2 GHz or above. <br>
512 MB system memory or more. <br>
1.5 GB of free hard disk space. <br>
Windows 2000 or XP operating system with the latest Service Packs and updates installed. <br>
DirectX 9.0c runtime installed (download) with the latest updates. <br>
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 installed, for some 3DMark functionality (download). <br>
Microsoft Excel 2000, 2003 or XP, for some 3DMark functionality. <br>
Microsoft DirectX 9 Summer Update 2004 System Development Kit is required to run the image quality test using the reference rasterizer.
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