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Arm Virtual Hardware vs Superluminal Performance Profiler
Both stand on game profiling software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Free trial LinuxWindows
Superluminal Performance Profiler provides thread-aware CPU analysis and multiple timing views across supported applications. Check the license terms and platform packages, and note that current AI support analyzes captures rather than recording them.
Visit Superluminal Performance ProfilerThe facts
| Arm Virtual Hardware | Superluminal Performance Profiler | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Web, Windows | Linux, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Business: €289 per seat a year |
| Plans published | None | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | arm.com | superluminal.eu |
| On game profiling software | #20 of 25 | #24 of 25 |
Arm Virtual Hardware: what it does well
Superluminal Performance Profiler: what it does well
- Shows timing and call order by thread
- No code changes or instrumentation markers required
- Includes several drill-down views
- Supports C++, Rust, and .NET
What to know first
- No free plan
- GPU profiling is not supported
- AI agent recording is planned for a future update
- Floating licenses are not offered
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