INTRODUCTION

• CPU Benchmarks



• Graphics Benchmarks



• Graphics Demos

• POV-Ray
  Using a standard scene from the Persistence of Vision Raytracer to measure CPU performance.

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• AMD n-Bench 2
  Benchmark developed by AMD that measures CPU and 3D graphics performance.
• AquaMark3
  A Direct3D benchmark based on the Krass game engine that utilizes DirectX 7, 8, and 9 features.
• ClothSim
  Developed under OpenGL, ClothSim is a real-time cloth simulator with wind effects.
• Codecreatures
  A benchmark based on Codecult's advanced game development system for 3D computer games.
• Dagoth Moor Zoological Gardens
  DirectX 7 technology benchmark and demo developed by The Whole Experience for NVIDIA.
• DroneZmarK
  An OpenGL benchmark based on the nGenius 2 engine that utilizes advanced features of the GeForce3.
• Evolva Rolling Demo
  Direct 3D benchmark that supports per-pixel diffuse bumpmapping.
• FableMark
  Developed by PowerVR, FableMark is a Direct3D benchmark that renders accurate soft-edged shadows for every object in the scene.
• Far Cry Benchmark
  A GUI-based benchmarking utility for Far Cry that supports a number of features and comes with built-in demos.
• FillrateBenchmark 2004
  A variety of benchmarks measuring fill-rate (z and color), texture access, and pixel shader v1.4 and 2.0 performance.
• Final Fantasy XI
  An official benchmark that displays actual maps and characters to check the performance of Final Fantasy XI for Windows.
• FireStarter
  FireStarter demo, which contains built-in benchmarking capabilities. Game engine is based on DirectX 8 and 9.
• Gun Metal
  A DirectX 9 benchmark based on the Gun Metal game engine that makes use of vertex shader 2.0 and pixel shader 1.1.
• Isle Of Morg
  DirectX 7 technology benchmark and demo developed by The Whole Experience for NVIDIA.
• nV News Benchmarking Guide
  nV News guide to benchmarking older 3D games.
• rthdribl
  A High Dynamic Range rendering demo based on high-precision DirectX 9 texture formats and pixel shader version 2.0.
• System Performance Evaluation Cooperative (SPEC)
  Standardized application-based benchmarks including the professional OpenGL SPECviewperf benchmark.
• Tirtanium
  OpenGL and Direct 3D benchmark that uses a 3D flyby scene through a futuristic city.
• UT2K3Bench
  A custom benchmarking utility for Unreal Tournament 2003.
• UT2004 Benchmarking Guide
  nV News's guide to benchmarking the retail version of Unreal Tournament 2004. Demo from Onslaught Dria map included!
• UT2004 Primeval Demo
  A custom demo from the Onslaught Primeval map at 3DCenter.
• UT2004 Demo Benchmark
  A custom benchmarking utility for the Unreal Tournament 2004 demo.
• UT2004 Demo Timedemo
  A timedemo for the UT2004 demo from 3DCenter.
• Vulpine GLMark
  OpenGL benchmark that contains features specific to the GeForce3.
• X2 Rolling Demo
  A benchmark based on the graphics engine used in the space sim X² - The Threat.
• 3DMark99 MAX
  Futuremarks's first Direct 3D based benchmarking tool.
• 3DMark2000
  Futuremark's Direct 3D based benchmark that utilizes DirectX 7.
• 3DMark2001
  Futuremark's Direct 3D based benchmark that utilizes DirectX 8.
• 3DMark03
  Futuremark's Direct 3D based benchmark that utilizes DirectX 9.
• 3D WinBench 2000
  Direct 3D benchmark that utilizes DirectX 7.

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• Demos by ATI
  A large collection of demos that include source code.
• Demos by NVIDIA
  A catalog of NVIDIA demos that includes Nalu, Dawn, The Time Machine, Wolfman, Zoltar the Magnificent and Toy Soldier.
• Demos by Humus
  A wide assortment of quality DirectX and OpenGL demos.
• Demos by Kano
  A collection of demos that include dynamic rendering of fur and water.
• GL_NV_occlusion_query
  A demo that demonstrates the features and benefit of using the OpenGL GL_NV_occlusion_query extension.
• iShadowMap
  An OpenGL based program that demonstrates indexed shadow mapping.
• SpeedTree
  A demo from the SpeedTree product line, which allows animators and developers to incorporate realistic 3D trees into their scenes.

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