Best PC Benchmark Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Blender is ranked #1 of 65 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of CrossMark and Basemark GPU. The best-ranked option with a free plan is CrossMark. The lowest first paid tier on this page is PugetBench for Creators at $2,250/mo.
To understand how a PC performs, benchmark software can measure it across different kinds of workloads. Compare workload areas and operating systems, then look at custom test profiles and whether a comparison database is available. CLI or automation support and result export formats can matter if you need repeatable runs or shareable results. Blender, CrossMark and Basemark GPU are among the entries, alongside Geekbench and Nexus. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add practical points of comparison. Consider which tests match your needs and what kind of results you want to review or export.
65 PC benchmark software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
18 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 1 has open-source code on record, and 1 has full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlenderWindows · Mac · Linux | Full bars | 3 of 6 | Free | 8.0 | ||
| 2 | CrossMarkWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | Free | 6.8 | |
| 3 | Basemark GPUWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | Free | 6.7 | |
| 4 | GeekbenchWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | Free | 6.7 | |
| 5 | NexusWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | Free | 6.7 | |
| 6 | DaVinci ResolveWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 7 | fioWindows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 8 | Intel VTune ProfilerWindows · Linux · Self-hosted | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 9 | NovabenchWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 10 | ParkdaleWindows · Mac · Android | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 11 | PugetBench for CreatorsWindows · Mac | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | $2,250/mo | 6.4 | |
| 12 | ZBrushWindows · Mac | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 13 | AS SSD BenchmarkWindows | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.3 | |
| 14 | D-BenchWindows | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.3 | |
| 15 | FilebenchLinux | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.3 | |
| 16 | KDiskMarkLinux | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.3 | |
| 17 | UserBenchmarkWindows | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.3 | |
| 18 | Blackmagic Disk Speed TestWindows · Mac | One bar | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.2 | |
| 19 | 3DMarkWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
| 20 | clpeakWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 5 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 21 | glmark2Windows · Linux · Android | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 22 | UNIGINE Heaven BenchmarkWindows · Mac · Linux | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 23 | AJA System TestWindows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 24 | Blackmagic RAW Speed TestWindows · Mac · Linux | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 25 | Corona 10 BenchmarkWindows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which PC benchmark software is ranked first on Freedom251?
Blender is ranked #1 of 65 with a score of 8.0. CrossMark is second and Basemark GPU third.
How many of these have a free plan?
18 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, PugetBench for Creators has the lowest first paid tier we found: $2,250/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.