3DMark(R) Vantage is composed of four full bore benchmarking tests (2 CPU tests and 2 GPU tests) and 6 feature tests. Four presets, a new feature, vastly augments the variety of PCs that can be tested with the product. Presets range from value through performance to high end cinematic rendering resolutions and features. By creating a new set of high end presets, 3DMark(R) Vantage is future proofed for the new multi-core CPU and Graphics Processing Unit products as well as supporting the Physics Processing Unit to expand the range of technology, testing and prevent the benchmark from being bottlenecked for its users.Minimum System Requirements to run 3DMark Vantage: Processor:Requirement: SSE2 supportRecommendation: A dual-core processor with performance equivalent to Intel Core 2 Duo E6600, AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+, or higher Graphics CardRequirement: Fully DirectX10-compliant graphics hardware with the latest available display drivers System MemoryRequirement: Windows Vista minimum requirementRecommendation: 2 GB or more Hard Disk1 GB of free hard disk space Operating SystemWindows Vista with Service Pack 1 or newerPricing and EditionsA no cost option is still available in the form of a one-time use Trial Version of the Basic edition. The Trial version will deliver a 3DMark Vantage score and allow for submission of a result into the Online Results Browser, but, will require upgrading to the Basic Version for benchmarkers who want to use it for an unlimited number of runs. This can be done by simply entering in the correct registration code for the basic version without requiring an additional download.The 3DMark(R) Vantage Basic Edition (Free) Unlimited number of test runs using a single Preset Network connection required to view results Licensed for non-commercial and Personal Use onlyThe 3DMark(R) Vantage Advanced Edition ($19.95) (Download Price) Access to all Presets and custom settings Advanced online services Network connection required to view results Licensed for non-commercial and Personal Use only3DMark Vantage Professional (this is the Edition for Press) $495.00/seat (download or CD-ROM) All Advanced version features Full benchmark settings Technical support View results without network connection Benchmark automation with command line scripting Licensed for Full Commercial UseChangelog: Trial Edition has been removed Basic Edition is now free Added display scaling to improve display compatibility PPU acceleration of the CPU tests is now disabled by default Re-compiled with Visual Studio 2010 Updated the SystemInfo component to version 4.0