3DMark Speed Way GPU benchmark coming later this year
UL is working on a next-gen benchmark focusing on the latest graphics technologies
3DMark Speed Way benchmark will benefit from ray tracing technology and real-time global illumination. This benchmark, which was designed with sponsorship from Lenovo Legion product, will be a showpiece for DirectX 12 Ultimate.
This includes, mesh shading and variable rate shading, which are already available as separate feature tests in 3D Mark benchmarking software.
According to UL, Speed Way will be released later this year, and it will be available on Steam. It is unclear if the benchmark will be offered as a free upgrade, or that it will requite a separate DLC purchase.
Get ready for 3DMark Speed Way
3DMark has been the first choice for benchmarking for more than 20 years. Millions of gamers around the world use 3DMark Time Spy and Fire Strike benchmarks to test and compare PC performance.
Today, we’re proud to announce that we are partnering with Lenovo to bring a new 3DMark benchmark to gamers later this year.
3DMark Speed Way is a new GPU benchmark that showcases the graphics technology that will power the next generation of gaming experiences.
3DMark Speed Way uses ray tracing and real-time global illumination to render realistic lighting and reflections. It uses new DirectX 12 Ultimate features such as mesh shaders and variable rate shading to optimize performance and visual quality.
Thanks to our partnership with Lenovo, 3DMark Speed Way features exclusive Legion brand sponsorship and product placements with detailed models of Legion products and merchandise in the benchmark scene.
3DMark Speed Way will be available on Steam later this year. Check back soon for more details.
Source: 3DMark
