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Best PC benchmark tools in 2026
PC benchmarking utilities gauge how a computer handles graphics, processor tasks and professional software workloads. This guide lets budget-conscious readers compare options that run on Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS or the web.
- 70 apps
- Research read 28 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
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Geekbench
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2Geekbench provides CPU and GPU benchmarks across five operating systems, with online results management in its free edition.
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3DMark
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+13DMark combines broad hardware coverage with configurable tests, comparison tools, monitoring, and game frame-rate estimates.
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LuxMark
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsChoose LuxMark if you need a free benchmark for rendering workloads across GPU, CPU, or hybrid systems, with custom profiles and automation.
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Intel VTune Profiler
Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWindowsVTune Profiler brings code hotspots, hardware analysis, and memory investigation into a free profiling tool.
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sysbench
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1sysbench offers a broad set of built-in workloads alongside Lua-based customization and detailed rate and latency reporting.
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SPECviewperf
Free plan LinuxWindows - 9
Blackmagic RAW Speed Test
by Blackmagic RAW Speed TestFree plan LinuxMacWindowsChoose Blackmagic RAW Speed Test if you need a free way to examine decoding performance across CPU, GPU, resolution, and frame-rate workloads.
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elbencho
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1elbencho offers distributed benchmarking across several storage types, with live statistics and optional GPU testing.
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UNIGINE Heaven Benchmark
by UNIGINE Heaven BenchmarkFree plan LinuxMacWindowsHeaven Benchmark covers GPU performance, stability and cooling workloads, with custom profiles and several export options.
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UNIGINE Valley Benchmark
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsValley 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.
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PCMark 10
Free plan WindowsPCMark 10 offers broad Windows performance workloads and result management. Professional Edition adds automation, exports, custom runs, and commercial rights at its listed annual price.
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NVIDIA FrameView
by NVIDIA FrameViewFree plan WindowsChoose NVIDIA FrameView if you need a free Windows tool for tracking graphics performance, power, and latency across supported APIs.
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SiSoftware Sandra
by SiSoftware SandraFree plan AndroidWindowsSandra brings broad system information and benchmarking into one utility, with versions for Windows and Android.
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Corona 10 Benchmark
Free plan MacWindowsCorona 10 Benchmark provides a focused, timed rendering test with hardware details and options to compare or save scores. Its one-minute run and Windows/macOS availability define its scope.
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Corona Benchmark
by Corona BenchmarkFree plan MacWindowsPick 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.
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UNIGINE Superposition Benchmark
by UNIGINE Superposition BenchmarkFree plan LinuxWindowsSuperposition combines GPU benchmarking with custom profiles, automation, and a comparison database.
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Novabench
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsChoose Novabench if you want a free desktop application that benchmarks CPU, GPU, memory, and disk and supports online comparisons.
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IndigoBench
by IndigoBenchFree plan LinuxMacWindowsChoose IndigoBench if you need a free benchmark for CPU or GPU performance across Windows, macOS or Linux.
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OpenCL-Benchmark
Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+1Choose OpenCL-Benchmark if you need a free program for comparing compute, memory, or PCIe performance on supported systems.
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SPECapc for Solidworks 2025
by SPECapc for Solidworks 2025Free plan WindowsSPECapc for Solidworks 2025 provides broad workload coverage with automation, custom profiles, comparisons, and ZIP exports.
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Compare free plans, trial access, paid starting prices, workload areas and supported operating systems. Review each tool’s comparison database, report formats, customizable test profiles and command-line or automation features. If code access matters, review the open-source licence before choosing.
Questions
Can I use a PC benchmark without paying?
A free plan is offered by tools including Geekbench, 3DMark, PCMark 10, SPECviewperf, LuxMark and Intel VTune Profiler.
Which operating systems are covered?
These listings span Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS and web platforms. Check a tool's own compatibility before choosing it.
Do these tools offer free trials?
A free trial is offered by tools in this category. Check the individual tool's listing for its trial terms.
Can I compare benchmark results in a database?
Comparison database support is one of the fields used to compare tools. Check the tool's listing to see whether it provides that feature.
Can I automate benchmark runs?
CLI or automation support is a comparison field. Review a tool's details if you need scripted or repeatable benchmark runs.
Are open-source benchmark tools available?
Open-source code is offered by tools in this category. Review the licence before reading, changing or redistributing code.