The drivers listed on this page are the only drivers approved to be used with Build 1.2.0 of 3DMark06. By using the listed drivers and correct product version, you will get a valid and fully comparable 3DMark result. We will update the driver information continuously as new WHQL certified drivers are reviewed. Please note that the approved drivers listed below have been tested only with the default benchmark settings!

It is recommended to read our updated 3DMark Driver Approval Policy & Optimization Guidelines (PDF) document.

Note: If you are to use any Anisotropic Filtering or AntiAliasing, please set the driver settings to "Application" and use the AF and AA settings from within 3DMark.

Reviewed and Approved AMD (ATI) Drivers

We have inspected all offical AMD (ATI) WHQL drivers through March 1st, 2010. Listed below are the latest official drivers that have been approved for 3DMark06 Build 1.2.0 usage:

Windows 7

Radeon HD5x00 and Radeon HD4x00:
 Catalyst 10.1 Drivers - Windows 7 32 bit
 Catalyst 10.1 Drivers - Windows 7 64 bit

Radeon HD3x00:
 Catalyst 9.10 Drivers - Windows 7 32 bit
 Catalyst 9.10 Drivers - Windows 7 64 bit

Windows Vista
Radeon HD5x00 and Radeon HD4x00:
 Catalyst 10.2 Drivers - Windows Vista 32 bit
 Catalyst 10.2 Drivers - Windows Vista 64 bit

Radeon HD3x00:
 Catalyst 9.10 Drivers - Windows 7 32 bit
 Catalyst 9.10 Drivers - Windows 7 64 bit

Radeon HD2x00, Radeon X1x00, Radeon X8x0 and Radeon 9x00 Series:
 Catalyst 9.3 Drivers - Windows Vista 32 bit
 Catalyst 9.3 Drivers - Windows Vista 64 bit

Windows XP
Radeon HD5x00, Radeon HD4x00:
 Catalyst 10.2 Drivers

Radeon HD3x00:
 Catalyst 9.10 Drivers

Radeon HD2x00, Radeon X1x00, Radeon X8x0 and Radeon 9x00 Series:
 Catalyst 9.3 Drivers

Notes: The AMD (ATI) Catalyst 5.13 - 9.3 Drivers have been tested with the Radeon HD4x00, Radeon HD3x00, Radeon HD2x00, Radeon X1x00, Radeon X8x0 and Radeon 9x00 Series to comply with Futuremark's Guidelines. The AMD (ATI) Catalyst 9.4-9.12 Drivers have been tested with the Radeon HD4x00, Radeon HD3x00, Radeon HD2x00, Radeon X1x00, Radeon X8x0 and Radeon 9x00 Series to comply with Futuremark's Guidelines for Radeon HD4x00 and Radeon HD3x00 series.

Reviewed and Approved NVIDIA Drivers

We have inspected all offical NVIDIA WHQL drivers through December 31st, 2010. Listed below are the latest official drivers that have been approved for 3DMark06 Build 1.1.0 usage:

Windows Vista
GeForce GTX, 9 and 8 Series:
 ForceWare 196.21 Drivers - Windows Vista 32-bit
 ForceWare 196.21 Drivers - Windows Vista 64-bit

GeForce 6 and 7 Series:
 ForceWare 175.16 Drivers

Windows XP

GeForce GTX, 9 and 8 Series:
 ForceWare 196.21 Drivers

GeForce 6 and7 Series:
 ForceWare 175.16 Drivers

GeForce FX Series:
 ForceWare 94.24 Drivers

Notes: The NVIDIA Forceware 196.21 Drivers have been tested with the GeForce GTX, 9 and 8 series and comply with Futuremark's Guidelines. The NVIDIA Forceware 169.21 Drivers have been tested with the GeForce6, GeForce7 and GeForce8 series and comply with Futuremark's Guidelines. The NVIDIA Forceware 94.24 Drivers have been tested with the GeForceFX Series and comply with Futuremark's Guidelines.

Reviewed and Approved Intel Drivers

Windows Vista
Intel HD Graphics (notebook only)
 8.15.10.2021 Drivers - Windows Vista 32 bit
 8.15.10.2021 Drivers - Windows Vista 64 bit

Windows 7
Intel HD Graphics (notebook only)
 8.15.10.2021 Drivers - Windows 7 32 bit
 8.15.10.2021 Drivers - Windows 7 64 bit

Notes: The Intel 8.15.10.2021 have been tested with Intel HD Graphics and comply with Futuremark's Driver Guidelines only with notebooks.