
We understand that sharing results nearly a month after the initial submissions may seem delayed, but our goal was to allow the community ample time to participate and refine their entries. Judging by the quality of submissions, our expectations have truly been met.
The vibrant community on this platform is unlike any I have encountered before. It boasts a diverse array of enthusiasts, ranging from hardcore PC Master Race fans to casual users. During the collection of submissions from the comment section, I discovered an impressive variety of benchmark results, showcasing GPUs from all corners of the industry, including the Arc B580, which surprisingly made its mark on the leaderboard. Several participants took the initiative to resubmit their entries for improved scores, which is a significant reason for the extended timeframe in finalizing results. However, we have reached the final stage of this process.
Before you delve into the results, I want to highlight a few important notes regarding the accompanying spreadsheet I will share shortly. Notably, if a user submits a new score that exceeds their previous submission for the same rig, this updated score will be reflected in the sheet. This ensures that each participant can extract the utmost performance from their setup.

We also included multi-GPU submissions from the same users in the spreadsheet; however, there weren’t enough of them to warrant a separate section. Without further ado, here is the link to the spreadsheet.
The results are intriguing, reflecting entries from diverse GPU models, but it was clear that NVIDIA’s flagship WeU emerged victorious. Interestingly, the top two scores at 3DMark Solar Bay Extreme came from the same user. As we focused on the highest score, this individual claimed the top position on our leaderboard.

After much anticipation, here are the users who clinched the top three positions, identified by their Disqus usernames:
- HuangsTopJester
- Kindred ICE
- 6IX$H003TR

As anticipated, the Blackwell and Ada Lovelace flagship GPU models dominated the benchmarks. It may be a little disappointing not to see AMD making an appearance in the rankings, especially as their RDNA 4 focus has not been on the high-end market. Nonetheless, congratulations to our top performers, and for those who didn’t make the cut, remember there’s always a chance for improvement in the next competition.
Bench-a-Thon: The Future of Community-Driven Events
With this year’s Bench-a-Thon concluded, I invite our community members to provide feedback on the event. Your suggestions regarding modifications or even new event ideas are greatly appreciated. Whether you feel that we should change the evaluation criteria or introduce a completely fresh competition format, I am committed to responding to each comment below. Who knows, we may look forward to even more exhilarating competitions ahead!
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