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3DMark Is Unable to Turn Off Vsync

Content Type: Troubleshooting   |   Article ID: 000095370   |   Last Reviewed: 12/19/2024

Environment

Operating System

Windows 11* Family, Windows® 10 family

Description

While trying to run 3DMark in windowed mode the application is unable to force vsync off and caps the benchmark to whatever the screen refresh rate is.

Resolution

Desktop Windows Manager is controlling the Vsync for windowed applications.

Contact Microsoft for questions related to Desktop Windows Manager (DWM).