3DMark, the widely used graphics benchmarking suite that was primarily focused on PC, has now made its debut on macOS. This new version provides Mac users with a dedicated tool to evaluate their systems’ gaming performance. The macOS iteration of 3DMark features four benchmark tests: Wild Life Extreme, Solar Bay, Steel Nomad Light, and the rigorous Steel Nomad benchmark, which was previously only available on Windows. All benchmarks utilize Apple’s Metal API, ensuring results that are comparable across platforms, including Windows, iOS, and Android.
UL Solutions developed the macOS version after noticing that a significant portion of submissions for the Steel Nomad Light benchmark came from Mac devices running the iOS application. The challenge was that the iOS app’s frame rate limitations on powerful Macs could skew benchmark results. The native macOS version addresses this issue, allowing for more accurate performance assessments. Users who purchase the full version for $34.99 will gain access to Explorer Mode for the Steel Nomad benchmarks.
This feature allows users to freely explore test scenes and uncover hidden secrets. Additional benefits include the ability to save results to 3DMark.com accounts, customize resolution settings, support for HDR, and the opportunity to earn achievements on Steam. For those who already own 3DMark, the macOS version is available at no additional cost. Future purchases of 3DMark will come bundled with both Windows and macOS versions where applicable, according to UL Solutions.
You can find 3DMark for macOS on Steam, where a free demo is also offered. A full version is expected to be released soon on the Epic Games Store, and it can also be downloaded directly from the official 3DMark website.
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