This new version of PCMark shifts its focus away from only providing pure hardware performance-analysis results, to generating accurate performance ratings based on popular Windows Vista Consumer Scenarios ranging from media and entertainment to productivity and communication. PCMark Vantage incorporates an updated interface with easier access to test details and selections, results, system info and other features for 32 and 64-bit computers.
Minimum System Recommendation to run PCMark Vantage:
PCMark Vantage package requires approx. 800 MB of hard disk space and
running the tests requires additional 800 MB space.
- Modern CPU with SSE2 support.
- SM2.0 compliant graphics card for the GPU gaming test.
- SM3.0 compliant graphics card for the GPU image manipulation test
- Microsoft Windows Vista™
Due to the increased amount of work necessary to create a benchmark for Windows Vista OS which has required new software engines, tooling and artwork as well as an increased level of web services and analysis tools, offered to the benchmarking consumers, FutureMark had to change their pricing strategy for PCMark(R) Vantage. A 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 PCMark 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 PCMark(R) Vantage Basic Edition ($6.95)
- Unlimited number of test runs PCMark Test Suite
- Network connection required to view results
- Licensed for non-commercial and Personal Use only
The PCMark(R) Vantage Advanced Edition ($19.95) (Download Price)
- All Test Suites enabled
- Advanced online services
- Licensed for non-commercial and Personal Use only
PCMark Vantage Professional
- $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 options
- Export results to Microsoft Excel
- Licensed for Full Commercial Use
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If you have problems downloading PCMark Vantage,
please try to stop using your download manager
and avoid right clicking on files. Also, check
your firewall settings, because some mirrors may
require that you do not block the HTTP
referrers. 
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