VRMark
VRMark is a virtual reality performance benchmark from UL Solutions that indicates whether a PC meets requirements for HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.
What VRMark is
VRMark is a virtual reality performance benchmark from UL Solutions that indicates whether a PC meets requirements for HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. The PC edition includes Orange Room, Cyan Room, and Blue Room tests; Blue Room renders at 5120 × 2880 resolution. Tests and experiences can run on a desktop monitor or a connected headset. Advanced and Professional editions include detailed results and hardware monitoring charts, while Advanced also lists custom settings and offline results. Professional Edition adds private offline results, command-line automation, Testdriver compatibility, commercial licensing, and priority email and phone support. The Android edition has Peak, Sustained, and Experience modes, with Sustained Mode able to estimate VR battery life. Basic Edition is free for personal use; its listed plan is free. Professional Edition is listed at $1,595 a year, and Professional Edition for Android at $499, paid once. The PC version requires 64-bit Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 or later, plus specified processor, memory, graphics, and storage requirements.
Good
- Includes three PC benchmark rooms
- Runs on a monitor or connected headset
- Android Sustained Mode can estimate VR battery life
- Professional Edition supports private offline results and automation
Watch out
- PC edition requires 64-bit Windows 7 SP1 or later
- Professional Edition costs $1,595 a year
- Android Professional Edition costs $499, paid once
Who it suits
VRMark is for people checking PC performance against VR requirements, as well as organizations needing benchmarking features for commercial use. Android users can also assess VR performance and estimate battery life in Sustained Mode.
Verdict
VRMark offers PC and Android benchmarking, with editions suited to different use cases. Check the PC requirements and edition-specific costs before choosing.
Plans and prices
From VRMark's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| VRMark Basic Edition | Free | Orange Room · personal use |
| VRMark Professional Edition for Android | $499, paid once | Industry, commercial, and press use · Indigo, Purple, and Amber Rooms · adb automation · $499 |
| VRMark Professional Edition | $1,595 a year | Commercial use · private offline results · command-line automation · Testdriver compatibility · priority email and phone support · From $1595 per year |
| VRMark Advanced Edition | — | Orange, Cyan, and Blue Rooms · custom settings · offline results |
The facts
Each one read from VRMark's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Android edition
- The Android edition tests VR performance with Peak, Sustained, and Experience modes and can estimate VR battery life in Sustained Mode.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Windows requirements
- The PC edition requires 64-bit Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 or later, a dual-core CPU with SSE 4.1, 2 GB memory, DirectX 11 graphics with 1.5 GB memory, and 2 GB free storage.checked 8 Oct 2026
What it does
- Automation and integration
- Professional Edition supports command-line automation and is compatible with Testdriver.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Commercial licensing
- Professional Edition is licensed for commercial use; marketing use of scores requires prior permission.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Desktop and headset modes
- Benchmarks and experiences can run on a desktop monitor without a headset or on a connected headset.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Download channels
- The Basic Edition is downloaded from Steam, while the Advanced Edition is available from Steam or 3dmark.com.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Professional privacy
- Professional Edition offers a private, offline results option.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- VRMark benchmarks VR performance and indicates whether a PC meets the requirements for HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Results and monitoring
- Advanced and Professional editions include detailed results and hardware monitoring charts.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Professional Edition includes priority support by email and phone, and the product page links to a support guide and technical guide.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Three PC tests
- The PC edition includes Orange Room, Cyan Room, and Blue Room tests, with Blue Room rendering at 5120 × 2880 resolution.checked 8 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 1894checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Northbrook, Illinois, USAchecked 28 Sep 2026
- Maker
- UL Solutions lists its headquarters at 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, Illinois, and says UL was founded in 1894.checked 8 Oct 2026
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