Major update to 3DMark provides VRMark preview, modular tests

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Major update to 3DMark provides VRMark preview, modular tests

Futuremark has pushed out a major update to its popular graphics-focussed synthetic benchmarking software suite, 3DMark. A new interface and modular framework arrives on all editions of the software. Furthermore Advanced and Professional Edition users get to test run the VRMark preview benchmarks - Oculus Rift and HTC Vive recommended but not required.

3DMark Advanced and Professional Edition users will be able to run through and test a new VR experience which is being formulated to test systems with an eye to working with Oculus Rift and HTC Vive VR HMDs.

This is an 'interactive preview' where users can freely explore two test scenes made by Futuremark. "Scene 1 is designed for the Oculus Rift minimum spec. Scene 2 requires more powerful hardware," explains Futuremark. The bad news is that this preview won't provide you with a benchmark score – that's not implemented yet.