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SPECapc for 3ds Max 2020
SPECapc for 3ds Max 2020 · Gainesville, Virginia, USA · founded 1988
What it is
SPECapc for 3ds Max 2020 is a Windows benchmark for assessing how computing systems perform with Autodesk 3ds Max 2020. Its workloads measure CPU and GPU performance in modeling, interactive graphics, and visual effects, with run rules covering 48 tests. Included workloads involve shaders, vector maps, viewport enhancements, and dynamic and visual effects. A Results Manager reports outcomes and packages them for submission to SPEC for review and publication; results export as ZIP files. Running it requires a fully licensed copy of 3ds Max 2020 with the latest Service Pack. Official submissions require 64-bit Windows 10, at least 16 GB of RAM, a 1080p or 4K display at a 16:9 or 16:10 aspect ratio, and 100% interface scaling. Eligible users can access a free plan; sellers of computers and related products need a commercial license listed at $2,500. The license limits use to system performance or power analysis, and published results must follow SPEC rules. SPEC offers help for benchmark-specific issues, but does not promise ongoing maintenance or updates.
For and against
For
- Measures CPU and GPU performance across 48 tests.
- Includes modeling, interactive graphics, and visual-effects workloads.
- Results Manager packages submissions for SPEC review.
- ZIP result export; automation and custom profiles are listed.
Against
- Requires a licensed 3ds Max 2020 installation.
- Official submissions require Windows 10 64-bit and 16 GB RAM.
- Computer-product sellers require a $2,500 commercial license.
- SPEC does not promise maintenance or updates.
The verdict
SPECapc for 3ds Max 2020 provides a defined benchmark workload and a submission path for eligible users. Check the application, hardware, display, and licensing conditions before planning an official run.
Who it suits
It suits people evaluating systems for 3ds Max workloads, including CAD/CAM, digital content creation, and visualization users with a licensed application. Official submitters must meet the stated system and display requirements.
Plans and prices
Free
Free for everyone except sellers of computers and related products
Read 23 Sep 2026 · gwpg.spec.org
Free non-commercial license
Free for users except sellers of computers and related products
Read 19 Sep 2026 · gwpg.spec.org
User community
Free for everyone except sellers of computers and related products
Read 23 Sep 2026 · gwpg.spec.org
Non-commercial license
Benchmark download for individuals and organizations not required to hold a comm
Read 23 Sep 2026 · gwpg.spec.org
Sellers of computers and related products
Benchmark license for sellers of computers and related products
Read 23 Sep 2026 · gwpg.spec.org
Computer-related product seller license
Required for sellers of computers and related products
Read 23 Sep 2026 · gwpg.spec.org
Free download
For everyone except sellers of computers and related products
Read 8 Oct 2026 · gwpg.spec.org
Commercial license
Required for for-profit sellers of computers or computer-related products; SPEC/GWPG members receive licenses as a membership benefit
Read 8 Oct 2026 · gwpg.spec.org
On the record
- Application requirement
- Running the benchmark requires a fully licensed copy of Autodesk 3ds Max 2020 with the latest Service Pack installed.gwpg.spec.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Features
- Benchmark features include shaders and vector maps, viewport enhancements, and dynamic and visual effects.gwpg.spec.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- GWPG describes SPECapc benchmarks as application-based tests for popular CAD/CAM, digital content creation, and visualization applications that require a licensed application.gwpg.spec.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- License restrictions
- The license limits use to measuring and analyzing computer system performance or power usage and requires published results to follow SPEC rules.gwpg.spec.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Maintenance
- The license states that SPEC has no obligation to provide support, maintenance, updates, modifications, or new releases.gwpg.spec.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Operating systems
- Microsoft Windows 10 64-bitspec.org · read 23 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- The benchmark evaluates the performance of computing systems running Autodesk 3ds Max 2020.gwpg.spec.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Result export formats
- ZIPspec.org · read 23 Sep 2026
- Results
- The benchmark includes a Results Manager for reporting and packaging results for submission to SPEC for review and publication.gwpg.spec.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Security and export
- The license makes users responsible for complying with U.S. export regulations governing use and re-export of the software and related technical information.gwpg.spec.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Paid from
- 2500spec.org · read 23 Sep 2026
- Submission settings
- Official submissions require a 1080p or 4K display resolution with a 16:9 or 16:10 aspect ratio and interface scaling set to 100%.gwpg.spec.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- SPEC offers technical assistance with benchmark-related issues but excludes hardware problems, non-SPEC software issues, and hardware- or software-specific tuning.gwpg.spec.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support details
- For benchmark-specific questions, SPEC asks users to provide the benchmark name and version and their full system configuration.gwpg.spec.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- The run rules specify 64-bit Windows 10 and at least 16 GB of RAM for official submissions.gwpg.spec.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Test coverage
- The benchmark run rules describe 48 tests covering CPU and GPU performance.gwpg.spec.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Workload areas
- CPU; GPU; modeling; interactive graphics; visual effectsspec.org · read 23 Sep 2026
- Workloads
- The benchmark measures CPU and GPU performance across modeling, interactive graphics, and visual effects.gwpg.spec.org · read 8 Oct 2026