Bandicam V2.1.2.740 -

This version already included most of the hallmark features that made Bandicam popular:

We tested Bandicam v2.1.2.740 on a reference system:

| Scenario | Average FPS Without Bandicam | Average FPS With Bandicam | File Size (10 min) | CPU Usage | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Game (DirectX mode) | 60 | 58 | 450 MB (H.264) | 22% | | Desktop (Rectangle) | N/A (60 Hz) | 55 fps | 320 MB | 18% | | Game (Desktop mode) | 60 | 42 (bad) | 1.2 GB | 68% | bandicam v2.1.2.740

Conclusion: Always use Game Capture mode for 3D content. Desktop mode kills performance in this version.

For those verifying an old installer, the official checksums for Bandicam_v2.1.2.740.exe are: This version already included most of the hallmark

To run Bandicam v2.1.2.740 smoothly, your system should meet these specifications:

Minimum Requirements:

Recommended for 1080p Game Recording:

Note: This version does not officially support Windows 10/11. However, many users report success by setting the Bandicam.exe properties to Windows 7 Compatibility Mode and running as Administrator. | Scenario | Average FPS Without Bandicam |