3DMark vs Basemark GPU

3DMark benchmarks gaming performance across PCs, Macs, notebooks, tablets, and smartphones. It scans hardware and recommends a suitable benchmark, then lets users compare scores with systems using the same CPU and GPU combination. Tests include ray tracing, DirectX and Vulkan graphics benchmarks, CPU Profile tests, and GPU stress tests. Charts show CPU and GPU temperatures, clock speeds, and frame-rate changes during a run. The software also estimates frame rates for a selection of popular games to connect benchmark results with game performance. A separately purchased Storage Benchmark DLC measures SSD and other storage hardware using gaming activities. Free editions are listed for iOS and Android. The Windows and macOS edition is a one-time purchase listed at $34.99; a Windows edition sold through Epic Games is also listed at $34.99 as a one-time purchase. Enterprise features include command-line automation, offline results, XML export, commercial-use licensing, Testdriver compatibility, and priority email and phone support. The minimum listed Windows requirement is Windows 10 64-bit, a dual-core 1.8 GHz CPU, 4 GB memory, and DirectX 11 graphics.

Basemark GPU is a graphics benchmark for comparing performance on mobile and desktop devices. Its proprietary C++ Rocksolid engine runs the same workload across platforms, while the graphics API varies by device: Android supports OpenGL ES or Vulkan, iOS and macOS use Metal, and PC and Linux can use OpenGL, Vulkan, or DirectX 12 when supported. High Quality targets desktop graphics and Medium Quality targets mobile graphics; their official offscreen resolutions are 3840×2160 and 1920×1080 respectively. The game-like scene can generate tens of thousands of draw calls per frame. Results appear in the Powerboard for comparison. The free edition sends results there automatically and provides a single score without breakdown analysis; it requires internet access and is limited to home or private use. Basemark GPU is available for Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, and iOS. Its Corporate edition is for commercial use and adds full test details, custom configurations, automation, data export, and optional result submission. Pricing for that license is available by request.