SPECapc® for 3ds Max® 2020 benchmark

The SPECapc for 3ds Max 2020 benchmark, released on September 29, 2021, is performance evaluation software for vendors and users of computing systems running Autodesk 3ds Max 2020. This version replaces the SPECapc for 3ds Max 2015 benchmark.

The SPECapc for 3ds Max 2020 benchmark builds upon the SPECapc for 3ds Max 2015 benchmark by including 48 tests for comprehensive measurement of CPU and GPU performance with modeling, interactive graphics and visual effects. Features of this benchmark, including shaders and vector maps, viewport enhancements, and dynamic and visual effects, have been migrated for use in Autodesk 3ds Max 2020. Additional enhancements include a new GUI, a new Results Manager for better results reporting and submission, and improved run-to-run consistency.

The SPECapc for 3ds Max 2020 benchmark is available for immediate download. It is free for everyone but sellers of computers and related products that are not SPEC/GWPG members; these sellers are required to pay the $2,500 vendor license.

Running the benchmark

• The system's primary display resolution must be set to at least 1920 x 1080.
• Interface scaling must be set to 100%.
• The benchmark must be run using Autodesk 3ds Max 2020.
• Do not install the 3ds Max Subscription Advantage Pack, as it will interfere with the operation and results of the benchmark.

Benchmark System Requirements

• Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit OS
• 16 GB or more of system RAM

Acknowledgments

In addition to its member companies, the SPECapc project group thanks Autodesk for contributing content and expertise to this benchmark, and to independent animators who created models, including Mike O’Rourke of Fritz Studio (www.fritzstudio.com), Andy Murdock of Lots of Robots (www.lotsofrobots.com), Gary M. Davis of visualZ (www.visualz.com), and Zack Baker.

Run rules

Results