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Basemark GPU vs Blender

Both stand on pc benchmark software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

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.

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Blender brings a wide range of 3D and animation tools into one free, open-source desktop application. Its broad feature set and Python customization are useful for varied workflows, while GPL source-publication terms matter when distributing modified versions.

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The facts

	Basemark GPU	Blender
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Yes
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows	Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	2	1
Maker	Not published	Blender
Website	gpuscore.com	blender.org
On pc benchmark software	#3 of 73	#1 of 73

Basemark GPU: what it does well

Runs the same workload across supported platforms
Supports multiple graphics APIs depending on system
Powerboard provides result comparisons
Downloads cover desktop and mobile operating systems

What to know first

Free edition is restricted to private use
Free results are submitted automatically
Free edition provides a single score without breakdown
Free edition requires internet access

Blender: what it does well

Free and open-source under the GNU GPL.
Covers modeling, animation, rendering, and video editing.
Cycles supports CPU and GPU rendering.
Supports 2D drawing in a 3D viewport.
Can run without installation or internet access.

What to know first

Desktop platforms listed are Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Distributing modified versions requires publishing the source.

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