UL Solutions released official screenshots and a UHD teaser for the next-generation 3DMark GPU benchmark. The update introduces a fully path-traced lighting test designed to stress modern graphics hardware.
UL Solutions shares official visuals for the upcoming path-traced lighting test designed to stress modern graphics hardware.
The new benchmark targets GPUs that support native 4K rendering, AI upscaling, and frame generation from major manufacturers. The update expands upon current 3DMark testing structures to emphasize real-time ray tracing tasks.
Thermal Grizzly serves as the first sponsor for this test iteration. Running the test demands modern graphics cards that support complex path-tracing methods instead of legacy rendering approaches.
No launch date, GPU requirements, API information, or final configuration has been confirmed yet. UL Solutions has not disclosed pricing tiers or system specifications needed to run the test.
The development continues previous 3DMark versions that evaluated standard ray tracing and rasterization methods. This updated method matches broader industry trends of using dedicated graphics card components for improved lighting effects.
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