I am very hopeful for Vulkan, and the future of it seems bright with lots of people already working with it. Another company named Basemark announced last month they will be releasing a commercial benchmarking tool for Vulkan.
Basemark are working with AMD, Imagination Technologies, Intel, NVIDIA, Qualcomm and Renesas so they certainly look like they know what they are doing.
QuoteBasemark, the world leading graphics and system performance expert, announced today a new product called Basemark GPU Vulkan. This benchmarking software enables the industry to objectively and reliably quantify and compare graphics and computing performance of next generation mobile and desktop processors compatible with the new generation Vulkan™ API from the Khronos Group.
I'm hoping there will be a number of tools like this, as I've heard lots of complaints about a lack of tools for OpenGL. From what I remember, others are working on tools like this too, and competition is healthy for tools.
You can find the article on it here.
Who are Basemark? I've never heard of them:
QuoteBasemark develops industry-leading system performance and power consumption analysis tools that are used by leading semiconductor and OEM companies around the world such as AMD, Imagination Technologies, Intel, NVIDIA, Renesas and Qualcomm. Its world-renowned product portfolio includes Basemark Metal, Basemark ES, Basemark X, Basemark OS and Browsermark. Basemark is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland.
Update - Their CEO replied about my question of Linux support (certain parts snipped):
QuoteHi,
Thanks for your contact. We haven¹t made official decision yet but we¹ll
strive to make it available also on Linux at least.
Best regards,
Tero Sarkkinen | Founder & CEO
Basemark Ltd
The "at least" part is because I asked about SteamOS and Linux.
ElectricPrism Dec 4, 2015
I think Linux is the eventual DeFacto choice as a development platform because of its openness and middleground between OSX , Windows, PS4, Android, etc...
CEO knows he's planning a Linux release but he's also smart enough to know when to STFU and not obligate himself with promises. Linux version seems like it's secured by his "passing nodd" response.
SlickMcRunFast Dec 8, 2015
Quoting: SlickMcRunFastConcept image looks very close to unigine heaven benchmark. Airships and floating islands. https://unigine.com/en/products/benchmarks/heavenWell the old 3DMark05 seems to have had the airship already, although flying around a canyon. Maybe benchmark designers simply like steam punk blimps. :)
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