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- OS:Windows 11 or Windows 10, 64-bit (Version 21H2 or later)
- Processor:1.8 GHz dual-core with SSSE3 support
- System Memory:8 GB RAM
- Graphics:DirectX 12*
- Graphics Memory:6 GB VRAM**
- Storage:1.4 GB space (Shared with Steel Nomad Light)
*Feature level 12.0 capable GPU and shader model 6.0
**For systems with integrated GPUs, you need at least 16GB of system RAM, as the iGPU shares system RAM.
3DMark Steel Nomad Steam Price History Chart
Lowest Steam price ever: FREE — 2026-10-19
3DMark Steel Nomad description
3DMark Steel Nomad Overview
3DMark Steel Nomad is a free DLC for all owners of 3DMark, featuring two benchmarks: Steel Nomad and Steel Nomad Light. Designed for high-end gaming PCs and Macs, Steel Nomad employs the DirectX 12 API on Windows, providing an exceptional benchmark experience that mirrors the latest gaming titles.
The benchmark runs at a stunning 4K resolution, showcasing advanced graphical technologies such as volumetric skies, procedural grass, and enhanced effects like volume illumination, ambient occlusion, and depth-of-field. This allows users to evaluate their system's performance against demanding new games effectively. Steel Nomad Light, on the other hand, targets lightweight and portable systems by operating at 1440p and simplifying some graphics demands.
Additionally, the Steel Nomad stress test provides valuable insights into a PC's gaming performance over extended sessions, running for 20 minutes to measure frame rate consistency, component frequencies, and temperatures. Lastly, Explorer Mode allows users to navigate the benchmark scene freely, tweak graphics settings, and capture stunning screenshots while discovering hidden Easter eggs celebrating 25 years of 3DMark benchmarks.