3DMark Update v2.32.8919 Expands Windows on Arm Support
UL Solutions has officially released version v2.32.8919 of its industry-standard 3DMark benchmarking suite, introducing significant improvements for the Windows on Arm ecosystem. This latest update, which focuses on enhancing platform stability and testing accuracy, ensures that Windows-based Arm devices benefit from more reliable performance analysis. While the update implements critical fixes for Explorer mode and DLSS detection errors, it maintains score consistency, allowing users to compare their current results with historical data seamlessly. This rollout marks a major step forward in optimizing hardware evaluation tools for the growing market of Arm-based laptops and mobile workstations.
- The v2.32.8919 update significantly reduces installation times and optimizes benchmark performance for Arm-based hardware.
- A new interface indicator identifies whether tests run natively on Arm or through x64 emulation.
- The update expands compatibility by bringing several DirectX 12 feature tests to the Windows on Arm architecture.
- Critical stability patches resolve previous crashes associated with HDR modes and Ray Tracing modules.
Arm-Based Systems Receive Performance Optimizations
As the adoption of Arm-based processors in Windows laptops continues to gain momentum, UL Solutions has prioritized these devices in its latest development cycle. The update addresses several technical bottlenecks that previously hindered performance monitoring on these systems. Users will notice that the application now installs much faster, and the platform-specific benchmark recommendations have been refined to better reflect the capabilities of modern Arm hardware.
Beyond general performance, the update resolves specific crashes that occurred when using the Explorer mode in Steel Nomad Light while HDR was enabled. Furthermore, stability issues that previously triggered device freezes or application failures during the intensive Solar Bay and Solar Bay Extreme ray tracing tests have been rectified. These improvements ensure a more consistent and reliable testing environment for developers and hardware enthusiasts alike.
Native and Emulated Test Modes Appear in Interface
Understanding how applications execute on Arm-based Windows systems is vital for accurate hardware assessment. To assist with this, UL Solutions has introduced a clear visual indicator in the 3DMark interface that specifies whether a test is executing via native Arm instructions or through x64 emulation. This distinction is crucial for evaluating the real-world potential of the hardware. For users holding 3DMark Enterprise or Reviewer licenses, the update grants the ability to manually select between native and emulated execution modes for custom testing scenarios.
DirectX 12 Capabilities Now Include Feature Tests
The scope of this update extends to the comprehensive suite of DirectX 12 feature tests, which are essential for driver verification and deep-dive hardware analysis. Windows on Arm devices now support a wide range of these diagnostic tools, including Mesh Shader, Sampler Feedback, DirectX Raytracing (DXR), PCI Express, and Variable Rate Shading (VRS) tests. Additionally, the development team has fixed a bug that prevented the VRS feature test from initiating properly, while also correcting intermittent errors in DLSS support verification. While a minor issue regarding DLSS feature test behavior remains on the known issues list, the team has already identified it for resolution in the next scheduled release.
Have you had the chance to test your Arm-based Windows device with the latest 3DMark update yet? Share your experience with the new native versus emulation modes in the comments section below.
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