Futuremark has finally released the new version of its flagship benchmark. Changes brought by 3DMark06 include HDR Shader Model 3 tests, improved Shader Model 2 evaluation and a broader approach to consider CPU performance while evaluating graphics. The new benchmark uses Ageia’s PhysX software physics library to measure single processor, multi-core and multiple processor systems behavior in next-generation games. The software is immediately available for download in free, Advanced (USD 19.95) and Professional versions (USD 490).