Corona Benchmark

What Corona Benchmark is

Corona Benchmark measures CPU rendering speed by rendering a scene with the Corona 10 rendering core. A run starts when the application is launched and ends after exactly one minute; no additional software is required. The result is reported in rays per second, with higher values indicating better performance. It also records the processor, operating frequency, physical and logical core counts, and installed RAM, giving each score system context.

Users can compare a computer’s result with scores in the comparison database and choose whether to submit their own score. Completed results can be saved to a local file for later comparison after system changes. The benchmark is available as separate downloads for Windows and macOS, and supports command-line use or automation. The product page also describes using the command console to stress test cooling and using a run to assess hardware before a purchase. Corona Benchmark uses path tracing and supports animation rendering and denoising. It does not support GPU or cloud rendering. The application is free, with no free trial listed as a separate offer.

Who it suits

Corona Benchmark suits people who want to measure CPU rendering performance on a Windows or macOS computer and compare the result with other scores. It can also help people assessing hardware or using a command console to stress test cooling.

Limits

The free benchmark application renders for exactly one minute per run. GPU and cloud rendering are not supported.

Getting started

1. Open the Corona Benchmark website.
2. Choose the Windows or macOS download for your computer.
3. Launch the benchmark; rendering begins automatically and stops after one minute.
4. Review the rays-per-second score and recorded system details.
5. Save the result locally or compare it with scores in the database.

Verdict

Pick Corona Benchmark to measure and compare CPU rendering performance on Windows or macOS, with system details attached to each result. Look elsewhere if you need GPU or cloud rendering.