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GPU Tests

Workloads

These tests measure the GPU's processing capabilities

• 3D Graphics

This test measures a GPU's ability to render 3D graphics. The use of models, textures, lighting, and shaders evaluates the performance of the GPU across a range of rendering tasks, such as those used in video games and computer-aided design.

This API for this test varies by platform. On Windows, it uses Direct3D 11; on Mac, Metal; and on Linux, Vulkan.

• Compute

The compute test measures a GPU's ability to perform complex, highly-parallel mathematical calculations, such as those used in scientific simulations, data analysis, and machine learning. This test is implemented with Vulkan APIs.

Memory Transfer

These tests measure the GPU's memory capabilities

• On-device transfer

This test measures the speed at which data can be transferred within the memory of the GPU. Many GPU tasks require moving data between different memory locations within its internal memory system.

• Host to device transfer

This test measures the speed at which data can be transferred between a computer's main memory and the GPU. This is an important performance factor in GPU tasks that load large amounts of data, such as graphics rendering or machine learning.

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