UNIGINE Valley Benchmark vs VRMark

UNIGINE Valley Benchmark is a PC hardware performance and stability test focused on GPU rendering and 3D scene performance. It can help evaluate video cards, power supplies, and cooling systems while monitoring GPU temperature and clock speed. Its rendered landscape covers 64,000,000 square meters, with fly-by and hike-through modes for exploring it. Users can control dynamic weather, and the benchmark supports stereo 3D and multiple monitors. The product page lists extended stress testing, command-line automation, and CSV reports as extended-edition features. Results can be exported in HTML or CSV, and custom test profiles are available. Valley runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS; listed requirements include 512 MB of video memory and 1.5 GB of disk space. Linux requires proprietary video drivers. Basic is free for one Gamer seat. Paid one-time plans start at 14.95 USD for Advanced, with listed paid prices excluding tax. The standard EULA limits use to educational and evaluation purposes; commercial use is permitted under the Enterprise EULA, which provides unlimited seats for a 20-year term. The listed version is 1.0 (2013).

VRMark benchmarks virtual reality performance and indicates whether a PC meets the requirements for HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. Its PC edition includes Orange Room, Cyan Room, and Blue Room tests; Blue Room renders at 5120 × 2880 resolution. Tests and experiences can run on a desktop monitor without a headset or on a connected headset. Advanced and Professional editions include detailed results and hardware monitoring charts. Professional Edition adds private offline results, command-line automation, Testdriver compatibility, commercial licensing, and priority support by email and phone. The Android edition offers Peak, Sustained, and Experience modes, with Sustained Mode able to estimate VR battery life. Basic Edition is free for personal use; Advanced Edition includes custom settings and offline results. The PC edition requires 64-bit Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 or later, a dual-core CPU with SSE 4.1, 2 GB memory, DirectX 11 graphics with 1.5 GB memory, and 2 GB free storage. Professional Edition costs $1,595 a year, and Professional Edition for Android costs $499, paid once.