BAD HOMBURG, Germany, Jan 6, 2026 – Maxon is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated release of Cinebench 2026, its latest iteration of the industry-standard benchmarking software, which has been a cornerstone in computer performance evaluation for two decades. Widely used by reviewers, hardware manufacturers, and everyday computer owners, Cinebench utilizes the power of Redshift, Cinema 4D’s default rendering engine, to accurately assess and evaluate CPU and GPU performance using real-world 3D rendering workloads.
Cinebench 2026 takes advantage of the latest developments in hardware technology, adding compatibility with Nvidia’s new Blackwell GPUs (5000 series) and AMD 9000 series GPUs on Windows, as well as Nvidia Hopper and Blackwell data center GPUs. Additionally, Cinebench 2026 now supports Apple M4 and M5 powered systems.
To better utilize modern hardware, Cinebench 2026 has been updated to the latest Redshift Rendering engine, leveraging technological advancements in Redshift’s development. This also allows users to more accurately predict the performance they can expect in Cinema 4D 2026 based on the results of Cinebench. Thanks to a new test that evaluates the performance of SMT enabled CPU cores, users can directly assess the performance gains offered by SMT compared to single-threaded execution.
Cinebench 2026 supports a broad range of hardware configurations, including systems running Windows x86-64, Windows ARM64, and macOS.
Updated Scoring Methods
It’s crucial to note that Cinebench 2026 scores cannot be compared to those of its predecessor, Cinebench 2024. With the incorporation of the latest Redshift technology and optimized performance, Cinebench 2026 offers a distinctly enhanced and accurate evaluation of modern hardware capabilities.
Availability
Cinebench 2026 is available free-of-charge from the official Maxon website. Creatives, gamers and technology enthusiasts are invited to explore this industry-leading benchmarking tool and experience firsthand the leap in performance evaluation that it offers.
About Maxon
Maxon makes powerful, yet approachable software solutions for content creators working in 2D and 3D design, motion graphics, visual effects and visualization. Maxon’s innovative product portfolio helps artists supercharge their creative workflows. Our product lines include the award-winning Cinema 4D suite of 3D modeling, simulation and animation technology; the creativity-on-the-go Forger mobile sculpting app; the diverse Red Giant lineup of revolutionary editing, motion design and filmmaking tools; the leading-edge, blazingly fast Redshift renderer; and ZBrush, the industry-standard digital sculpting and painting solution. Maxon’s team is comprised of fun, passionate people who believe in building and empowering a successful artistic community. From our popular, inclusive events to our free Cineversity educational resources, Maxon recognizes that developing strong connections with creatives and fostering their professional growth is integral to our ability to stay on top of industry trends and better serve customers. Maxon is part of the Nemetschek Group.
