NVIDIA FrameView vs SPECapc for 3ds Max 2020
NVIDIA FrameView
nvidia.comSPECapc for 3ds Max 2020
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| Figure | NVIDIA FrameView | SPECapc for 3ds Max 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $2,500/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 14 |
| Spec score · PC benchmark tools | 8.1 (#25) | 8.7 (#3) |
| Spec score · PC Benchmark Software | 7.6 (#48) | 8.2 (#21) |
| Founded | 1993 | 1988 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Santa Clara, California, United States | Gainesville, Virginia, United States |
| Purpose | FrameView measures frame rates, frame times, power, and performance-per-watt on graphics cards. | The benchmark evaluates the performance of computing systems running Autodesk 3ds Max 2020. |
| Support | NVIDIA directs product users to its support page or a Customer Care agent. | SPEC offers technical assistance with benchmark-related issues but excludes hardware problems, non-SPEC software issues, and hardware- or software-specific tuning. |
Plans
SPECapc for 3ds Max 2020
- FreeFree
- Free downloadFree
- Free non-commercial licenseFree
- Non-commercial licensePriced on request
- User communityPriced on request
- User communityPriced on request
- Commercial license$2,500, paid once
- Commercial license$2,500, paid once
- Commercial license$2,500 a month
- Computer-related product seller license$2,500, paid once
In their own words
NVIDIA FrameView
NVIDIA FrameView is a free Windows utility for measuring graphics performance, latency, and power use. It records frame rates, frame times, power, and performance per watt, and can capture PC latency alongside FPS without additional hardware. A configurable overlay shows live metrics, while benchmark results are saved to log files. FrameView uses PresentMon for analytics and supports single-GPU systems from NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel. Supported graphics APIs include DirectX 9–12, OpenGL, and Vulkan. It can capture Universal Windows Platform apps and applications running full-screen or windowed. Power reporting differs by manufacturer: NVIDIA GPUs provide chip and board measurements, while AMD GPUs provide chip power only. Correct AMD power measurement requires PCAT or another interposer setup. Windows 10 and later are supported. DX9 and DX10 games do not show the overlay, although their capture data is logged. NVIDIA also lists Battlefield 6 anticheat as incompatible with the overlay. The redesigned overlay requires Multi-Plane Overlay support, and presentation latency can increase when MPO is unavailable or disabled.
SPECapc for 3ds Max 2020
SPECapc for 3ds Max 2020 is an application benchmark for measuring CPU and GPU performance on systems running Autodesk 3ds Max 2020. Its workload areas include modeling, interactive graphics and visual effects, with run rules covering 48 tests. Included workloads use shaders and vector maps, viewport enhancements, and dynamic and visual effects. A Results Manager prepares reports and packages results as ZIP files for submission to SPEC for review and publication. Running it requires a fully licensed copy of Autodesk 3ds Max 2020 with the latest Service Pack. Official submissions also require 64-bit Windows 10, at least 16 GB of RAM, a 1080p or 4K display at a 16:9 or 16:10 aspect ratio, and 100% interface scaling. The benchmark is free for eligible users; sellers of computers and related products need a commercial license costing $2,500. Published results must follow SPEC rules. SPEC offers help with benchmark-specific issues, but does not promise ongoing support, maintenance, updates, or new releases.