FurMark 2 is now available to download – Cross-platform benchmarking and stress testing!

FurMark 2 has arrived, delivering cross-platform stress testing and benchmarking to the masses

Furmark 2 has now officially launched, the successor to one of the most infamous GPU stress testing tools in history. With the tool’s public release, FurMark 2 is now available to the benchmarking masses on Windows (32-bit and 64-bit) and Linux.

Geeks3D’s new GPU testing tool now features two codepaths, and dedicated 1080p, 1440p, and 4K tests. Users can test their GPUs using Vilkan 1.1 and OpenGL 3.2. The tool also features FurMark’s traditional donut test and a new knot test. These benchmarks can generate scores for comparison purposes.

FurMark 2 features both GPU-Z and GPU-Shark integrations to give users in-depth information about their graphics cards. This will allow users to track their GPU’s thermals, fan speeds, and other data.

Furmark’s originally launched in 2007, and until now the tool has received a large number of smaller updates. Now, the 2.0 incarnation of this legendary tool will be available to the masses. In the past, FurMark has used extensively by reviewers to stress test the latest graphics cards for thermal testing. To GPU markers, “power virus” is a term that is used to describe stress tests like Furmark. In time, GPU manufacturers found ways to prevent their products from reaching higher power rates and clock speeds when FurMark and similar tools are in use.

Future versions of FurMark 2 will be released to expand the tool’s compatibility. Support for the Raspberry Pi 5 is planned, and macOS support is currently being discussed. There is also the possibility that the tool will be updated to support additional graphical APIs.

The latest version of  FurMark is available to download through the Geeks3D website.

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