Online benchmark objectively measures technology for the DirectX®7 platform
Toronto, Ontario - December 6, 1999 - MadOnion.com (formerly Futuremark
Corporation), a leading provider of web services and e-commerce solutions,
today released 3DMark2000 for DirectXâ7. 3DMark2000 is a cutting-edge benchmark
that objectively measures Intel Pentium III SIMD, AMD Athlon technology and the
new T&L.
3DMark2000 is one of MadOnion.com's online benchmarks - smart benchmark products
that have an Internet back-end. This Internet back-end, or database, contains
thousands of results collected via the Internet. With online benchmarks, users
will be able to compare their results with data collected from other users around
the world.
"With the current distribution of over 10 million copies and adoption by over
100 publications world-wide, 3DMark benchmarks continue to be the most widely
used in the world," said Nathan Harley, Vice President, Marketing, MadOnion.com.
"With 3DMark2000, MadOnion.com is taking benchmarking to the next level by
fusing benchmarking and the Internet into a medium that empowers gamers to
compare their benchmarking data with thousands of other gamers, enabling them to
make informed decisions regarding upgrading and optimizing system performance
and improving their gaming experience."
Optimizations for Pentium III, AMD Athlon & T&L Hardware
3DMark2000 is a cutting-edge benchmark that has been optimized to fully support
both Intel Pentium III SIMD and AMD Athlon instructions. In order to ensure
proper and reliable testing, these optimizations have been developed in
cooperation with both of the respective companies.
In addition, 3DMark2000 contains a T&L hardware pipeline for graphics cards that
supports this new feature. Existing hardware will be supported via a software
T&L pipe.
Important New Features of 3DMark2000
- Tests the new DirectX 7, including hardware transform and lighting
- Online data analysis
- Optimized for Intel and AMD processors
- New game tests with LOD scalability
- Full Windows 2000ä support
- Advanced tests including bump mapping (environment & embossed), texture
rendering speed, fill rate and image quality
- Freely and independently selectable display resolution, color depth, texture
color depth, buffering mode and z-buffer format.
- Detailed system information view
Pricing and Availability
3DMark2000 will be available for public download from http://www.MadOnion.com
at 4 p.m. PST on December 6, 1999. All existing 3DMark 99 Pro licenses can be
upgraded at a special introductory price. For further 3DMark-related information,
please refer to http://www.MadOnion.com
In addition to the full and comprehensive online benchmarking features in
3DMark2000, MadOnion.com has also released the enhanced commercial PRO version
of 3DMark2000 for demanding benchmarking professionals. The enhanced features
of the PRO version include:
- Flexible testing automation options including batch run
- Command line support
- Professional result browser tool with full Windows compatibility.
About MadOnion.com
MadOnion.com is a "layered" Web services provider, powered by an Internet-based
engine. Our world-famous 3DMark99 - The Gamers' Benchmark - was first released
in October 1998. In March 1999, 3DMark99 MAX was introduced. It measures 3D
gaming performance and compares the results online against thousands of other
system configurations. With their results, PC users can make upgrading decisions.
Now, with a distribution list exceeding 10 million, 3DMark is the global
standard. MadOnion.com is based in San Jose, California, with offices in Toronto
and Helsinki. For more information, please visit www.MadOnion.com.
3DMark, Futuremark, MadOnion.com are trademarks of MadOnion.com formerly
Futuremark Corporation, Ltd. MAX-FX Technology is a trademark of Remedy
Entertainment, Ltd. All other brands and names are property of their respective
owners.
For more information please refer to http://www.MadOnion.com or contact:
Nathan Harley,
Vice President, Marketing
e-mail: nathan@MadOnion.com,
Or
Sarah Burns
Senior Consultant
High Road Communications
416-368-8348
sburns@highrd.com
