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VRMark vs WhatFPS Benchmark

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

VRMark

Free plan AndroidWindows

VRMark offers PC and Android VR benchmarks, with free personal PC use and more advanced capabilities in paid editions. Check the listed Windows requirements and the intended licence use before choosing an edition.

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WhatFPS Benchmark

Free plan Windows

WhatFPS covers several hardware components and publishes verified benchmark runs for leaderboard comparison. Check hardware compatibility first, and note that results and methodology may change during beta.

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The facts

	VRMark	WhatFPS Benchmark
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, Windows	Windows
Lowest paid plan	VRMark Professional Edition: $1,595 a year	Free or on request
Plans published	4	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	benchmarks.ul.com	whatfps.com
On game benchmark software	#16 of 22	#20 of 22

VRMark: what it does well

Basic Edition is free for personal use.
Tests can run without a connected headset.
Blue Room renders at 5120 × 2880 resolution.
Android Sustained Mode can estimate VR battery life.
Professional supports command-line automation.

What to know first

PC edition requires 64-bit Windows 7 SP1 or later.
Basic Edition is limited to personal use.
Professional Edition for Android costs $499, paid once.
Professional Edition costs $1,595 a year.

WhatFPS Benchmark: what it does well

Measures GPU, CPU, RAM and disk
Tests DX11, DX12, DX12 Ultimate and Vulkan
Public leaderboard includes percentiles
In-game FPS tracking is optional

What to know first

Windows 10/11 only; no Mac or Linux support
Processors without AVX2 cannot run it
Some weaker systems may freeze during 4K scenes
Microsoft Store is the only installation route

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