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3DMark gets cross-platform mobile test, new DX11 gaming benchmark

3DMark gets cross-platform mobile test, new DX11 gaming benchmark
  • Posted February 4, 2013, 4:00 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Gaming, Software With Video
  • Originally expected to arrive by the end of last year after being announced in November, Futuremark has finally released its latest version of 3DMark, which brings three new benchmarks including one for various mobile platforms, another for mediocre everyday computers, and...

Max Payne 3 Performance Tested, Benchmarked

Max Payne 3 Performance Tested, Benchmarked
  • Posted June 6, 2012, 12:37 AM by Steven Walton | Filed in TechSpot, Gaming
  • If you've been a gamer for at least a decade, then you will recognize Max Payne as the PC third-person shooter of the early 2000s. Notable for its film noir style and use of the bullet time effect (The Matrix), Max Payne's character went on to surpass anyone's expectations with several console ports, a sequel, and a feature film adaptation in 2008.

    It's been hinted that Max Payne 3 will make the most of current high-end PCs, with DirectX 11 tessellation compatibility and advanced graphics options. With that in mind we test it with 25 graphics card configurations and a range of CPUs.

Intel caught faking Ivy Bridge DX11 demo, explains itself

Intel caught faking Ivy Bridge DX11 demo, explains itself
  • Posted January 12, 2012, 5:00 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware, Industry News With Video
  • During a purported "live" demonstration at CES this week, Intel was caught using pre-recorded footage. The chipmaker took the stage to show its upcoming Ivy Bridge processing architecture and as part of the presentation, it showed the chip's integrated graphics…

Crysis 2 DirectX 11 patch is out, comparison inside

Crysis 2 DirectX 11 patch is out, comparison inside
  • Posted June 27, 2011, 4:52 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Gaming
  • Update: As expected the Crysis 2 "DX11 Ultra Upgrade" patch and the high-resolution texture pack are now available for download. The update introduces DirectX 11 support as well as graphical improvements to both DX11 and DX9 versions of the game.…

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