In light of the recent scandal involving Samsung‘s supposed cheating in benchmark tests, graphics benchmarking experts Futuremark has decided to look deeper into its own charts and apply sanctions if any misdeed is found. However, Samsung wasn’t alone in the verdict, as some of HTC‘s recent devices have also been found to have broken a few rules.
People rely on benchmarks to give accurate and unbiased analysis of device performance and, being one of the most popular out there, 3DMark creators Futuremark has to ensure the reliability of their scores. As such, they set up rules in order to make sure that devices and platforms all play fair. Platforms should not do anything to modify how a benchmarking tool is run, like pushing hardware beyond the usual operating parameters when the tool is detected. Those that get caught cheating will be delisted from Futuremark’s charts, which means getting their scores removed and getting sent to the very bottom of the pile.
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