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3DMarkVSLossless Scaling

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

3DMark

3DMark

Quality
75Popularity
34Value
40
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
Ends in≈20h
$29.99
Buy Now
VS
Lossless Scaling

Lossless Scaling

Quality
73Popularity
38Value
46
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$6.99
Buy Now

Winner

Lossless Scaling wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

4
3DMark
4 of 13 metrics
Lossless Scaling
9 of 13 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$29.99 -
$6.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$7.50 -
$3.49 Wins
Sales Frequency
22 price changes Wins
5 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
93.4% positive Wins
90.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
16.8K -
35.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
15.7K -
32.1K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.1K Wins
3.4K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
400 -
4.1K Wins
Steam Recommendations
16.7K -
35.3K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
29 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
10 languages -
35 languages Wins
Release Date
Jan 0001 -
Dec 2018 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for Sale3DMark

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeLossless Scaling

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
3DMark
Lossless Scaling

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

3DMark

3DMark

2 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$29.99Buy Now
Steam
Steam +0% $29.99View
Lossless Scaling

Lossless Scaling

1 Store
Steam
Steam$6.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

3DMark

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

93% positive (16,770 reviews) — very positive reception
16,770 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$29.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-37% player decline
353 concurrent players — smaller but active
16,770 total reviews — proven game with large community

Lossless Scaling

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

90% positive (35,459 reviews) — very positive reception
35,459 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$6.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-10% minor player decrease
4,063 concurrent players — solid base
35,459 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game Details3DMarkLossless Scaling
Release Date
January 1, 1
December 28, 2018
Developers
UL Solutions
THS
Publishers
UL Solutions
THS
Platforms
MacOs, Windows
Windows
Achievements
29

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

3DMark

No PC requirements data available

Lossless Scaling

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11 version 24H2
  • Graphics: GeForce RTX 30 series / Radeon RX 6000 series / Arc series
  • DirectX: Version 11

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: 3DMark or Lossless Scaling?

Lossless Scaling won the comparison against 3DMark based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is 3DMark worth buying over Lossless Scaling?

Based on the metrics, Lossless Scaling won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Lossless Scaling currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 06:42 PM UTC

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