Servermark Media Transcode is a benchmark for testing the performance of media transcoding servers. We recommend using PCMark 10 to benchmark modern office PCs running Windows 10. Only 5% of desktop PCs are still running Windows 8 in 2020, according to Statcounter. It was released in 2013 for PCs running Windows 8. PCMark 8 is a benchmark suite that measures PC performance for home and office use.
#Pcmark 10 vs 8 update
We have no plans to update or replace this test. Draw call performance is no longer the deciding factor. Today, developers are more likely to choose a graphics API based on feature support and compatibility. At launch, this was the most significant difference between older APIs and new, low-level APIs like DirectX 12, Metal and Vulkan.
The test compares the draw call performance of graphics APIs. The 3DMark API Overhead feature test was released in 2015 to coincide with the launch of Windows 10 and DirectX 12. We recommend using 3DMark Night Raid (DirectX 12) or 3DMark Wild Life (Vulkan) to benchmark laptops, notebooks and other systems with integrated graphics. Released in 2014, it is now too lightweight for modern PCs. 3DMark Sky DiverģDMark Sky Diver is a DirectX 11 benchmark for PCs with integrated graphics. Please read the notes below for more information and suggestions for alternative tests. No longer be eligible for customer support.No longer be guaranteed to work with UL's online services.No longer be sold by UL, Steam, or other app stores.After January 14, 2021, these unsupported benchmarks will:
When old benchmarks are used with new hardware, the results can be skewed or limited in ways that reduce their accuracy and relevance.Īfter reviewing our product line, we’ve decided to retire 3DMark Sky Diver, the 3DMark API Overhead feature test, PCMark 8, Servermark Media Transcode, and VRMark for Android.
Benchmarks have a natural lifespan that ends when they no longer provide meaningful results on modern hardware.