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Best Game Benchmark Software in 2026

To assess how games or graphics workloads perform, benchmark software runs tests and gives you results to review. Compared on workload type, benchmark presets, custom workloads, and platform support, these entries also vary in result comparison, result export, and access to an online result database. Check free-plan availability and paid-from pricing when weighing the options. GameBench, 3DMark, and Basemark GPU are among the tools included, as are PerfDog and OpenVR Benchmark. Match the listed workload and result features to what you want to measure and how you plan to examine the findings.

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    3DMark

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

    3DMark combines graphics, CPU and stress testing with score comparisons and hardware monitoring.

    7.7 Free plan · paid from $29.99 Visit site
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    Basemark GPU

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

    Basemark GPU offers cross-platform graphics benchmarking with a shared workload and an online comparison board. Commercial users need the Corporate edition, whose pricing is available by request.

    7.7 Free plan Visit site
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    GameBench

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    GameBench combines device-level performance measurements with dashboard comparisons, API access, and Jira ticketing.

    7.5 Pricing on request · 28-day trial Visit site
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    Evolve Benchmark

    Free plan AndroidWindows

    Evolve combines GPU testing with detailed scoring, repeatable runs, and automation options. Check the Vulkan ray tracing requirement and plan terms before choosing it.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $17.99 Visit site
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    Black Myth: Wukong Benchmark Tool

    Free plan Windows

    Choose Black Myth: Wukong Benchmark Tool to check a Windows PC’s performance and compatibility with a free, adjustable benchmark.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    PerfDog

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

    PerfDog offers real-time performance metrics alongside reporting, workflow and team tools. The free option is restricted to non-profit organizations, and other pricing requires an inquiry.

    7.2 Free plan · pricing on request Visit site
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    FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail Official Benchmark

    Free plan Windows

    The benchmark provides a reference score and character-creation features, but its score is not a promise of game performance. It is a Windows benchmark, not a playable trial of FINAL FANTASY XIV.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    glmark2

    Free plan AndroidLinuxWindows

    glmark2 offers configurable graphics benchmarks and exportable results across documented Linux builds, Android, and Windows support.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Hardware Busters GPU Test Suite

    Free plan Windows

    Choose Hardware Busters GPU Test Suite if you need a free Windows framework for orchestrating GPU benchmarks, evaluating coolers, and producing reports from run data.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    SPECviewperf

    Free plan LinuxWindows
    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    UNIGINE Heaven Benchmark

    by UNIGINE Heaven Benchmark
    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Heaven Benchmark covers GPU performance, stability and cooling workloads, with custom profiles and several export options.

    6.9 Free plan · paid from $14.95 Visit site
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    UNIGINE Valley Benchmark

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Valley combines a rendered 3D scene with GPU monitoring and options for exploring and testing hardware. Check its license terms and system requirements before choosing a plan.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    NVIDIA FrameView

    by NVIDIA FrameView
    Free plan Windows

    Choose NVIDIA FrameView if you need a free Windows tool for tracking graphics performance, power, and latency across supported APIs.

    6.8 Free plan Visit site
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    OpenVR Benchmark

    Free plan Windows

    OpenVR Benchmark offers a short, repeatable VR performance run with automatic comparisons. Its core features are free, while the full leaderboard is a separately priced add-on.

    6.8 Free plan Visit site
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    UNIGINE Superposition Benchmark

    by UNIGINE Superposition Benchmark
    Free plan LinuxWindows

    Superposition combines GPU benchmarking with custom profiles, automation, and a comparison database.

    6.8 Free plan · paid from $19.95 Visit site
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    VRMark

    Free plan AndroidWindows

    VRMark offers PC and Android VR benchmarks, with free personal PC use and more advanced capabilities in paid editions.

    6.6 Free plan Visit site
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    GPUScore

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2
    6.5 Free plan Visit site
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    GPUScore: Relic of Life

    Free plan LinuxWindows
    6.5 Free plan Visit site
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    vkmark

    Free plan Linux

    vkmark offers configurable Vulkan benchmark scenes and several window-system backends for Linux.

    6.5 Free plan Visit site
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    WhatFPS Benchmark

    Free plan Windows

    WhatFPS covers several hardware components and publishes verified benchmark runs for leaderboard comparison.

    6.5 Free plan Visit site
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    GameTechBench

    Free plan Windows
    5.9 Free plan · paid from $3.99 Visit site
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    SPECworkstation

    Free plan Windows
    5.8 Free plan · paid from $5,000 Visit site

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