3DMark
3DMark is a graphics benchmarking app that measures and compares GPU performance on supported Apple devices using game-like test scenes.
What is 3DMark?
3DMark is a benchmarking app for testing graphics performance on supported Apple devices. It helps users measure GPU speed with demanding, game-like scenes and compare results across devices and runs. On Apple platforms, 3DMark includes tests such as Wild Life, Wild Life Extreme, Solar Bay, and Steel Nomad Light, along with longer stress tests that show how performance changes under sustained load. Users commonly use it to evaluate gaming performance, compare hardware generations, check thermal throttling, and share benchmark results. The macOS version is designed for Apple Silicon Macs, while the App Store app also serves iPhone and iPad benchmarking workflows. It is published by UL and is aimed at enthusiasts, reviewers, and anyone who wants a standardized way to compare graphics performance.
Key features
- Run quick graphics benchmarks to measure short-burst GPU performance
- Perform stress tests to see how performance holds up during longer workloads
- Compare results across supported Apple devices and hardware generations
- Review charts, rankings, and saved results to understand device performance
- Test multiple workloads including Wild Life, Wild Life Extreme, Solar Bay, and Steel Nomad Light
- Share benchmark results for comparison or reporting
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Safety overview
Status: Safe
3DMark is a legitimate benchmarking tool used to test graphics performance. Heavy benchmark runs can make a Mac, iPhone, or iPad work hard, which may increase heat, battery use, and fan activity during testing. That behavior is normal for this kind of app. If you use it on a portable device, run tests when the device has adequate battery or power and allow it to cool between repeated stress tests.
Recommendation: Keep 3DMark if you benchmark hardware, compare device performance, or want to monitor how graphics performance changes over time. If you do not use benchmarking tools, you can remove it without affecting normal system operation.
Common paths
/Applications/3DMark.app
Container paths
~/Library/Containers/com.ul.benchmarks.3DMarkWildLife
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