3DMark Time Spy Extreme - 4K DirectX 12 benchmark available now

We released a major update for 3DMark today that adds Time Spy Extreme, a new DirectX 12 benchmark test for 4K gaming PCs.

Time Spy Extreme is a benchmark for gamers who want to play at the highest settings, system builders configuring 4K-capable machines, and overclockers who are tweaking the latest PC hardware for every last bit of extra performance.

3DMark Time Spy Extreme - 4K DirectX 12 benchmark

Time Spy Extreme is the world's first 4K DirectX 12 benchmark test, developed with input from AMD, Intel, NVIDIA, and the other members of our Benchmark Development Program.

With its 4K Ultra HD rendering resolution and a redesigned CPU test, Time Spy Extreme is the ideal benchmark test for the latest high-end graphics cards and new processors with 8 or more cores. You don't need a 4K monitor to run the test, though you will need a GPU with at least 4 GB of dedicated memory.

Ideal for new multi-core processors

The CPU test has been redesigned to let processors with 8 or more cores perform to their full potential. Compared with Time Spy, the Extreme CPU test is three times more demanding. It also lets processors use more advanced instructions sets up to AVX2 when supported.

You'll find a more detailed description of the tests and scoring methods in the 3DMark Technical Guide.

Time Spy Extreme Stress Test

The update also adds a new Time Spy Extreme Stress Test. Stress testing is a good way to check the stability of your system after buying or building a new PC, upgrading your graphics card, or overclocking your GPU. It can help you identify hardware problems or a need for better cooling.

Available now

Time Spy Extreme is available now as a free update for 3DMark Advanced Edition and 3DMark Professional Edition licenses purchased after July 14, 2016, and for those with older copies who already own the Time Spy upgrade.

Standalone versions of 3DMark will prompt you to download and install the update. On Steam, 3DMark is updated automatically. 

3DMark Advanced Edition - $29.99

3DMark Advanced Edition unlocks all benchmarks and additional features including Time Spy Extreme, Stress Tests, and Custom Run settings. 3DMark is available to download and buy from our online store and from Steam.

• Unlock all benchmarks and feature tests including Time Spy Extreme.
• Check your PC's stability with 3DMark Stress Tests.
• Explore your PC's performance limits with custom settings.
• Get in-depth insights with interactive performance graphs.
• Automatically save your results offline.

3DMark Professional Edition - from $1495 per year

3DMark Professional Edition is licensed for business and commercial use. It offers additional features designed for business users such as command line automation and scripting, extended Stress Test options, Image Quality Tool, private offline results by default, and result export to XML for further analysis and reporting.