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Head-to-head · Game Benchmark Software

3DMark vs Basemark GPU

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score 3DMark #1 in Game Benchmark Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit 3DMark
Basemark GPU #11 in Game Benchmark Software 7.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Basemark

3DMark leads on 0 checks, Basemark GPU on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest score3DMark · 8.9/10
  • Free planboth

3DMark scores higher on our rubric for game benchmark software: 8.9 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #11.

On workload type, 3DMark gives you Both where Basemark GPU offers Graphics.

3DMark is the better fit for broad PC and cross-device benchmarking. Basemark GPU is the better fit for cross-platform graphics API benchmarking.

  • 3DMark fits best

    Broad PC and cross-device benchmarking

  • Basemark GPU fits best

    Cross-platform graphics API benchmarking

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Side by side

Feature 3DMark 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Basemark GPU 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 7.8
Ranking #1 in Game Benchmark Software #11 in Game Benchmark Software
Best for Broad PC and cross-device benchmarking Cross-platform graphics API benchmarking
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Docs Email
Built for Solo, Small business, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features 3DMark 3/3 · Basemark GPU 3/3
Custom workloads ✓ ✓
Result comparison ✓ ✓
Online result database ✓ ✓
Specs
Workload type Both Graphics
Platform support Multi Multi
Result export Not checked yet Not checked yet
Benchmark presets Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Covers graphics, CPU, ray-tracing, stress, and feature benchmarks
  • Compares results with systems using similar CPU and GPU hardware
  • Supports custom settings, monitoring, offline saving, and online comparisons
  • Supports Windows, Linux, macOS, Android and iOS
  • Benchmarks Vulkan, OpenGL, DirectX 12, Metal and OpenGL ES
  • Free edition includes official scores and online comparison
Cons
  • Selected benchmark tests only are included in the free Demo
  • Advanced Edition desktop access is a separate one-time purchase
  • Command-line automation and XML export require Professional Edition
  • Free edition is limited to home or private use
  • Automation and custom configurations require Corporate
  • Corporate pricing is handled through sales
Our verdict

3DMark is benchmarking software for gamers, overclockers, system builders, and hardware testers. It measures graphics, CPU, ray-tracing, stress, and feature performance across supported desktop and mobile editions. Hardware monitoring…

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Basemark GPU is a cross-platform graphics benchmark for evaluating and comparing GPU performance on desktop and mobile devices. It runs a game-like graphics scene with up to tens of thousands of draw calls per frame, then provides native…

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  1. 3DMarkGame Benchmark Software 8.9Free plan
  2. Basemark GPUGame Benchmark Software 7.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 3DMark — where it wins

    • Covers graphics, CPU, ray-tracing, stress, and feature benchmarks
    • Compares results with systems using similar CPU and GPU hardware
    • Supports custom settings, monitoring, offline saving, and online comparisons

    Where it doesn't

    • Selected benchmark tests only are included in the free Demo
    • Advanced Edition desktop access is a separate one-time purchase
    • Command-line automation and XML export require Professional Edition

  • Basemark GPU — where it wins

    • Supports Windows, Linux, macOS, Android and iOS
    • Benchmarks Vulkan, OpenGL, DirectX 12, Metal and OpenGL ES
    • Free edition includes official scores and online comparison

    Where it doesn't

    • Free edition is limited to home or private use
    • Automation and custom configurations require Corporate
    • Corporate pricing is handled through sales

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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