3DMark API Overhead feature test - Steam Charts & Historical Stats
Compare the performance of Vulkan, DirectX 12, and DirectX 11. Explore historical player activity and pricing for 3DMark API Overhead feature test. Player-count data was last observed May 2, 2026.
Genre
Utilities
Developer
UL
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Platform Support
Windows
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
* The API Overhead feature test requires a 64-bit version of Windows. Windows 7 users must install Service Pack 1. Windows Vista users must install Service Pack 2 and the DirectX 11 platform update.
**The API Overhead feature test does not support multi-GPU systems. You may need to disable Crossfire/SLI.
- OS *:Windows Vista 64-bit*
- Processor:1.8 GHz dual-core
- Memory:4 GB RAM
- Video card memory:1 GB
- Graphics:DirectX 11, DirectX 12 or Mantle**
- Storage:6 GB free space
* The API Overhead feature test requires a 64-bit version of Windows. Windows 7 users must install Service Pack 1. Windows Vista users must install Service Pack 2 and the DirectX 11 platform update.
**The API Overhead feature test does not support multi-GPU systems. You may need to disable Crossfire/SLI.
Pricing
Free to Play
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Supported Languages
English, German, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil
Official Website
https://benchmarks.ul.com/3dmark
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About This Game
Compare the performance of Vulkan, DirectX 12, and DirectX 11. How many draw calls can your PC handle before the frame rate drops below 30 fps?
Detailed Description
This test is no longer supported.
The 3DMark API Overhead feature test was released in 2015 to coincide with the launch of Windows 10 and DirectX 12. The test compares the draw call performance of graphics APIs. At launch, this was the most significant difference between older APIs and new, low-level APIs like DirectX 12 and Vulkan. Today, developers are more likely to choose a graphics API based on feature support and compatibility. Draw call performance is no longer the deciding factor.
API Overhead feature test
- Compare API performance on your PC
- Test Vulkan, DirectX 12 and DirectX 11
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 3DMark API Overhead feature test free to play?
Yes, 3DMark API Overhead feature test is free to play on Steam.
What genre is 3DMark API Overhead feature test?
3DMark API Overhead feature test is a Utilities game.
Who developed 3DMark API Overhead feature test?
3DMark API Overhead feature test was developed by UL and published by UL.
What platforms does 3DMark API Overhead feature test support?
Available on Steam for Windows.