Competition for 3DMark06

X-bit labs reports that a UK software developer, Candella Software, is planning to release a system benchmark before the end of this year. The Benchmark will be called "Rydermark", and will be able to make full use of the most advanced hardware in a system and give an indication of what to expect of its performance.

The minimum system demands among others are a dual core processor and a graphics cards that is Shader Model 3.0 and fully DirectX 9.0 compatible with 512MB of graphics memory. Candella said that the new benchmark will use true 64-bit high dynamic range lighting with antialiasing, parallax occlusion mapping, soft shadows, normal mapping, soft particles, full scene motion blur, depth-of-field, heat haze, volumetric fire and realistic water physics.

While benchmarks like 3DMark collect input from around the industry and offer some kind of "virtual" game engine of the future that does reflect the trends, but is still artificial, Candella claims that Rydermark will use 3D models, textures and shaders developed for an actual videogame, which will give users understanding of how the particular title will perform and what will the next-generation games - those that use advanced graphics technologies - require in general.

Rydermark, which is targeted at he PC hardware enthusiast and gaming communities, will be available free for download from all the major file download and gaming websites this holiday season.

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