geeks3d | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net KitGuru.net - Tech News | Hardware News | Hardware Reviews | IOS | Mobile | Gaming | Graphics Cards Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:29:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-KITGURU-Light-Background-SQUARE2-32x32.png geeks3d | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net 32 32 Furmark 2 benchmark leaves beta and officially launches https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/joao-silva/furmark-2-benchmark-leaves-beta-and-officially-launches/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/joao-silva/furmark-2-benchmark-leaves-beta-and-officially-launches/#respond Mon, 26 Feb 2024 11:00:12 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=649641 FurMark is a widely popular graphics card benchmarking tool that has been around since 2007. After numerous updates, in 2022, the developers launched the beta of its successor, Furmark 2. This past weekend, the developers announced that Furmark 2 would come out of beta, marking its official launch. The latest version of this utility includes …

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FurMark is a widely popular graphics card benchmarking tool that has been around since 2007. After numerous updates, in 2022, the developers launched the beta of its successor, Furmark 2. This past weekend, the developers announced that Furmark 2 would come out of beta, marking its official launch.

The latest version of this utility includes support for several APIs, such as OpenGL 3.2 and Vulkan 1.1, and is designed to be cross-platform, with plans to add support for new APIs as required. FurMark is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions, ensuring compatibility with older operating systems. The tool is also expanding its reach to include systems like the Raspberry Pi 5, and there are talks about adding macOS support.

Customers can choose between the old doughnut test and the new knot test for benchmarks, but it's important to note that scores may vary depending on the benchmarks and APIs used. FurMark also includes executables for GPU Shark and GPU-Z, which can be launched directly from the application without installing additional software.

Here are the full patch notes for Furmark 2.1.0.2 (2024.02.15):

  • Fixed a bug in the display of graphics cards with long names in the OSI (On Screen Information).
  • Added the power in watts in the score submission for NVIDIA GPUs.
  • Added FurMark Knot demo in OpenGL and Vulkan.
  • Improved the use of the following command line options:
    –benchmark, –max-time and –max-frames. Now they work correctly.
  • Score submit is disabled if a renderer is too slow (1 frame in less than 60 sec) or if a fake score is detected (number of points and average framerate do not match).
  • GPU monitoring plugin: added support for GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, RTX 4070 Ti SUPER and RTX 4080 SUPER. (windows)
  • Commercial name: added (windows)
  • NVIDIA RTX 4080 SUPER Founders Edition, ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 4080 SUPER OC 16G, GIGABYTE RTX 4080 SUPER Gaming OC 16G, PNY RTX 4080 SUPER Verto OC 16G, Zotac RTX 4080 SUPER AMP Extreme Airo 16G, MSI RTX 4080 SUPER Expert 16G, Inno3D RTX 4080 SUPER X3 16G, PNY RTX 4070 Ti SUPER XLR8 Gaming 16G, ASUS ROG Strix RTX 4070 Ti SUPER OC 16G, Gainward RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Phoenix GS 16G, GIGABYTE RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Gaming OC 16G, ASRock RX 7600 XT Steel Legend 16G, XFX RX 7600 XT Qick 309 16G, MSI RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Ventus 3X 16G, Zotac RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Trinity 16G, PNY RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Verto OC 16G, Palit RTX 4070 Ti SUPER JetStream 16G, GIGABYTE RTX 4070 SUPER Aorus Master 12G, Palit RTX 4070 SUPER JetStream 12G, PowerColor RX 7600 XT Hellhound, Inno3D RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Twin X2 16G, Sparkle Arc A770 Titan OC, NVIDIA RTX 4070 SUPER Founders Edition, Gainward RTX 4070 SUPER Ghost 12G, ASUS RTX 4070 SUPER Dual 12G, Zotac RTX 4070 SUPER Trinity 12G, PNY RTX 4070 SUPER Verto 12G, Inno3D RTX 4070 SUPER Twin X2 12G, ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 4070 SUPER OC 12G, ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 4070 SUPER OC 12G
  • Updated with GPU-Z 2.57. (windows)
  • Updated with GPU Shark2 2.1.0. (windows)
  • Updated with GeeXLab 0.57.0 libs.

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Geeks3D to launch FurMark 2 this month https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/joao-silva/geeks3d-to-launch-furmark-2-this-month/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/joao-silva/geeks3d-to-launch-furmark-2-this-month/#respond Mon, 18 Sep 2023 07:30:21 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=630818 We already knew that Geeks3D started working on a new version of FurMark back in 2022. As it turns out, it's been in beta since late 2022, though only accessible to Geeks3D Discord members. Fortunately, it seems the beta period coming to an end as the development team plans to launch this month. FurMark is …

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We already knew that Geeks3D started working on a new version of FurMark back in 2022. As it turns out, it's been in beta since late 2022, though only accessible to Geeks3D Discord members. Fortunately, it seems the beta period coming to an end as the development team plans to launch this month.

FurMark is a popular GPU stress tool that is frequently use to ascertain the operating temperature of a specific graphics card at a nearly 100% load. Unfortunately, its reliability dropped when GPU makers started to implement techniques to prevent GPUs from reaching higher power levels and clock rates when running such applications. Even so, it can still give you a general impression of the temperature ceiling you can expect while gaming.

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With FurMark 2.0, things will change a bit compared to versions 1.x. The new FurMark version supports the OpenGL or Vulkan graphics APIs and comes with three preset benchmark options: 1080p, 1440p, and 2160p resolutions. Users will be still able to choose their own resolution and graphical settings for testing.

Users will also be able to submit their benchmark results to a public database using FurMark 2.0, similar to other benchmark tools such as Geekbench and 3DMark benchmark software. If you want to test it out right now, you'll need to join the Geeks3D Discord group and download the latest beta version (2.0.10.0) from there. Alternatively, you may prefer to wait for the public release, which is expected to happen this month.

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GPU Caps Viewer 1.9.4 released https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/carl/gpu-caps-viewer-1-9-4-released/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/carl/gpu-caps-viewer-1-9-4-released/#comments Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:22:10 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=22268 Our good friend JeGX has just released a new version of his GPU Caps Viewer over at Geeks3d. This version supports all current video cards including the upcoming GTX580. It is similar to GPUZ but actually offers quite a few more options. You can grab it directly from their site over here.

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Our good friend JeGX has just released a new version of his GPU Caps Viewer over at Geeks3d.

This version supports all current video cards including the upcoming GTX580.

It is similar to GPUZ but actually offers quite a few more options.

You can grab it directly from their site over here.

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