3DMark vs UserBenchmark

When running a 3DMark test, the software will also monitor your hardware and keep track of CPU/GPU temperatures, clock speeds, fan speeds and frame rate during a test.

Most of the tests provided in the 3DMark benchmark suite are cross-platform, meaning you can run them on both a Windows system, an Android device or an iPhone / iPad. This allows you to compare scores on systems with an entirely different operating system.

A built-in stress test for 3D Mark was included in a free update which measures the stability of a system by looping a benchmark for a certain period of time. Shortly after, a stability report is generated. If 97% of the loops are successful, the system is stable enough for daily usage. The stress test is especially handy for overclockers who want to test their system's stability.

Included with 3DMark is VRMark, a preview for a new benchmark suite specifically aimed at testing performance in virtual reality environments.

3DMark offers multiple different tests and uses all the latest technologies to recreate the most intensive graphical situations. 3DMark is able to test your GPU and use a lot of different factors such as OpenCL and DirectX 11. There are also testing options available for low-end pc's and extremely high-performance systems with multiple GPU's.

Online database with millions of test results. Beware: when running the tool the results are sent immediately to the website without your consent.

Gives a lot of advice for low performance - users report cases where UserBenchmark guidance let them identify settings throttling their GPU, and helping them increase FPS from 30 to 100.

Unlike other benchmarks, this one isn't biased towards any one brand.