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    3DMark 06 for Mac?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by F!nn, Feb 21, 2009.

  1. F!nn

    F!nn Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys, i would like to download 3DMark06 for my MBP.

    Anyone has a link or know where to get it?

    I can't find it :|
     
    F!nn, Feb 21, 2009
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  2. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    futuremark.com
     
    masterchef341, Feb 21, 2009
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  3. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    All futuremark benchmarks are Windows only. Make sure you have XP or Vista installed on your mac before running them.
     
    David, Feb 21, 2009
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  4. F!nn

    F!nn Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for this information. Had me floating around futuremark.com ....

    ;)
     
    F!nn, Feb 21, 2009
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  5. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    yeah. obviously you will need windows to run windows only software.

    i didn't quite realize the crux of the issue there.
     
    masterchef341, Feb 21, 2009
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  6. Colton

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    Are there any benchmark programs for Mac? Not counting bootup times... :p
     
    Colton, Feb 21, 2009
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  7. Jlbrightbill

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    Why do you need them, after all, Macs just work. :)

    Honestly though Apple, their marketing machine, and their fans have spent a lifetime trying to convince people it's about actual use, not benchmarks (Because benchmarks don't matter), so it's little surprise there are none of any worth.
     
    Jlbrightbill, Feb 21, 2009
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  8. Colton

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    Oh I was just wondering if there were any in the first place, I really don't need them or want them anyways. ;) It just works! ;) :D
     
    Colton, Feb 21, 2009
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  9. Jlbrightbill

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    There's really nothing on a Mac that needs a lot of 3D performance so there aren't any graphics benchmarks like you'd find for Windows.
     
    Jlbrightbill, Feb 21, 2009
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  10. David

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    I believe Geekbench is often used as a benchmark for macs.
     
    David, Feb 21, 2009
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  11. Colton

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    Thanks David! :)
     
    Colton, Feb 21, 2009
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  12. zillal

    zillal Notebook Consultant

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    Hi, I am asked to advise a mac g4 owner what new graphics card to get. She now has the radeon 9000 pro mac edition.

    My mobility radeon hd 3650 on thinkpad T500 has a 3dmark06 score just under 4000 and is adequate for the game we play.
     
    zillal, Jul 25, 2009
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  13. zillal

    zillal Notebook Consultant

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    Surely there must be some way of comparing Mac and Windows GPU performance? If not 3DMark06 what other benchmarks/ratings/methods could be used?
     
    zillal, Jul 29, 2009
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  14. Blazin23

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    What game are you playing?
     
    Blazin23, Jul 29, 2009
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  15. abrudner

    abrudner Newbie

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    Umm, you could try www.xbench.com . I don't know if it's any good, but I've used it once or twice.
     
    abrudner, Sep 5, 2009
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  16. NJoy

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    make sure you've got a cooler before you do any benches on unibody macs ;)
     
    NJoy, Sep 5, 2009
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