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By Andrew Burnes on September 04, 2020
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FrameView In-Depth

If you wish to know more about the metrics FrameView measures, and why they’re important for your gaming experience, keep reading.

Performance Testing

All performance monitoring applications use system resources, affecting the recorded results. With our army of expert engineers we’ve been able to greatly reduce the cost of stat tracking and recording, giving you more accurate results.

Our configurable overlay shows several performance metrics:

Rendered Frame rate: FrameView will measure and report timestamps at the beginning of the graphics pipeline. This metric indicates the smoothness of the animation delivered to the GPU
Displayed Frame rate: FrameView will measure and report timestamps at the end of the graphics pipeline. This metric provides an indicator of what the user actually sees displayed on screen

90th, 95th and 99th Percentile Frame rates: Reviewers typically use 99th percentile calculations to determine whether a game’s minimum frame rate or frame time is close to its average.
If the 99th percentile frame rates are close to the average, the game is smooth and consistent. If they’re not, the game’s frame rate is likely inconsistent, resulting in micro-stutter during gameplay, negatively affecting your experience
Rendering Present Latency: Rendering Present latency is the time from when present was called on the render thread to when the present was actually completed by the GPU. This measurement includes the driver’s latency, how long the command sat in the queue waiting for the GPU to render, and the actual GPU render time. Rendering latency can help determine how responsive a game can feel to an end user.

Pressing the benchmark hotkey assigned in the settings begins data capture for the predefined number of seconds, saving these and other stats to file. To maximize performance, the overlay is hidden while the benchmark is conducted.

Power Testing

Power efficiency is of critical importance in the world of GPUs. With better power efficiency you generate less heat, which means the GPU can be cranked up to higher levels, resulting in higher clock speeds, and giving the GPU’s designers the thermal and power capacity to add more Ray Tracing Cores and other doodads to the chip.

Power efficiency comes from all aspects of a graphics card’s design, not just the size of the process node it was built on. In the case of GeForce RTX graphics cards, numerous industry-firsts enable unprecedented performance efficiency on a 12nm process node, that is still to date more efficient than any other architecture. And of course, with increased performance efficiency comes better overall performance-per-watt, giving you more frames for every watt of power.

Altogether, this means you get a faster GPU that operates at lower temperatures, enabling quieter fan speeds, ensuring your gaming isn’t drowned out by fan noise. And when you’re not gaming, the GPU has quieter or even idle

operation,
and emits less heat, which we can all appreciate on hot summer days.

In-game, the power consumption of the GPU chip, in watts, will be shown as CHP.

And beneath, the total power consumption of the chip and board will be displayed as TGP, minus the power consumption of any device connected to a GeForce RTX USB-C output, such as a phone charger.

PPW, meanwhile, represents the perf per watt every 100 milliseconds, calculated as F/J = (F/S) / (J/S):

F/J = Frame Rate ÷ Joules

One Joule: equivalent of one watt of power radiated or dissipated for one second

(F/S) = Frames per second (FPS)
(J/S) = Watts per second (TGP)

Performance per Watt = FPS ÷ TGP

If you’d prefer to know the performance per watt using CHP chip power, the data is available in the saved log files, telling you the level of performance efficiency across your entire benchmark.

Data Analysis

When you initiate a FrameView benchmark, over 40 metrics are collected and saved using a variety of methods including PresentMon, an open source tool that tracks performance events in Windows. By integrating these low level data collectors with FrameView, anyone can now use it with a single press of their benchmarking key.

With the FrameView 1.4 installer, we have included an Excel Template with embedded VBA scripts to make analyzing frameview CSV log files fast and easy. Additionally, a Summary File is saved to help keep track of your high level stats per benchmark and a reference to each particular log. No more having to rerun benchmarks because you forgot to label the results file!

Using the Excel Analysis Template, you can get the charts below by just clicking a button and browsing to the Log File of choice.

Want To Learn More?

If you’re interested in learning more about the topics discussed here, and want to get detailed info on how to use all of FrameView’s analytical tools, download our comprehensive User Guide, and our Power Primer.

FrameView: Available Now, For Free

To get FrameView, simply head here and click the big ‘ol download button. If you want to see what’s new with FrameView, check out the release notes page for the latest on new features, support, and improvements.

If you have any feedback regarding FrameView, or feature suggestions, let us know in the comments below.

Benchmarking — ArchWiki

Benchmarking is the act of measuring performance and comparing the results to another system’s results or a widely accepted standard through a unified procedure. This unified method of evaluating system performance can help answer questions such as:

Is the system performing as it should?
What driver version should be used to get optimal performance?
Is the system capable of doing task x?

Many tools can be used to determine system performance, the following provides a list of tools available.

Standalone tools

UnixBench

Install unixbench^AUR, to run the benchmark run ubench.

interbench

interbench is an application designed to benchmark interactivity in Linux. It is designed to measure the effect of changes in Linux kernel design or system configuration changes such as CPU, I/O scheduler and filesystem changes and options.

Tip: With careful benchmarking, different hardware can be compared.

interbench is available in the AUR: interbench^AUR.

ttcp

ttcp (Test TCP) measures point-to-point bandwidth over any network connection. The program must be provided on both nodes between which bandwidth is to be determined.

Various flavors of ttcp can be found in the AUR:

ttcp^AUR
nuttcp^AUR

iperf

iperf is an easy to use point-to-point bandwidth testing tool that can use either TCP or UDP. It has nicely formatted output and a parallel test mode.

iperf can be installed, or a different version of iperf is available with iperf3.

time

The time(1) command provides timing statistics about the command run by displaying the time that passed between invocation and termination. time contains the time command and some shells provide time as a builtin command.

$ time tar -zxvf archive.tar.gz

hdparm

Storage media can be benchmarked with hdparm (hdparm). Using hdparm with the -Tt switch, one can time sequential reads. This method is independent of partition alignment!

# hdparm -Tt /dev/sdX

/dev/sdX:
Timing cached reads:   x MB in  y seconds = z MB/sec
Timing buffered disk reads:  x MB in  y seconds = z MB/sec

Note: One should run the above command 2-3 times and manually average the results for an accurate evaluation of read speed per the hdparm man page.

gnome-disks

There is a graphical benchmark called gnome-disks contained in the gnome-disk-utility package that will give min/max/ave reads along with average access time and a nice graphical display. This method is independent of partition alignment!

# gnome-disks

Users will need to navigate through the GUI to the benchmark button («More actions…» > «Benchmark Volume…»). Example

KDiskMark

kdiskmark is an HDD and SSD benchmark tool with a very friendly graphical user interface. KDiskMark with its presets and powerful GUI calls Flexible I/O Tester and handles the output to provide an easy to view and interpret comprehensive benchmark result.

systemd-analyze

$ systemd-analyze plot > boot.svg

Will plot a detailed graphic with the boot sequence: kernel time, userspace time, time taken by each service. Example

dd

The dd utility can be used to measure both reads and writes. This method is dependent on partition alignment! In other words, if you failed to properly align your partitions, this fact will be seen here since you are writing and reading to a mounted filesystem.

Note: This method requires the command to be executed from a mounted partition on the device of interest!

First, enter a directory on the SSD with at least 1. 1 GB of free space (and one that obviously gives your user wrx permissions) and write a test file to measure write speeds and to give the device something to read:

$ dd if=/dev/zero of=/path/to/SSD/tempfile bs=1M count=1024 conv=fdatasync,notrunc status=progress

1024+0 records in
1024+0 records out
v bytes (w MB, x MiB) copied, y s, z MB/s

Tip: See dd-benchmark for an explanation on the requirement to sync and further related dd options.

Next, clear the buffer-cache to accurately measure read speeds directly from the device:

# echo 3 > /proc/sys/vm/drop_caches
$ dd if=tempfile of=/dev/null bs=1M count=1024 status=progress

1024+0 records in
1024+0 records out
v bytes (w MB, x MiB) copied, y s, z MB/s

Now that the last file is in the buffer, repeat the command to see the speed of the buffer-cache:

$ dd if=tempfile of=/dev/null bs=1M count=1024 status=progress

1024+0 records in
1024+0 records out
v bytes (w MB, x MiB) copied, y s, z MB/s

Note: One should run the above command 4-5 times and manually average the results for an accurate evaluation of the buffer read speed.

Finally, delete the temp file

$ rm tempfile

Note: Some SSD controllers have compression hardware, which may skew benchmark results. See https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/SSDs-Advertised-vs-Actual-Performance-179/

dcfldd

Dcfldd does not print the average speed in MB/s like good old dd does but with time you can work around that.

Time the run clearing the disk:

# time dcfldd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/sdX bs=4M

18944 blocks (75776Mb) written.dcfldd:: No space left of device
real     16m17.033s
user     0m0.377s
sys      0m51.160s

Calculate MB/s by dividing the output of the dcfldd command by the time in seconds. For this example: 75776Mb / (16.4 min * 60) = 77.0 MB/s.

7z

7z benchmark command can be used to measure the CPU speed in MIPS and also to check RAM for errors. Just install p7zip and run the command below. More detailed information can be found at [1].

$ 7z b

peakperf

peakperf-git^AUR is a microbenchmark that achieves peak performance on x86_64 CPUs. Some issues may reduce the performance provided by your CPU, like CPU cooling. With peakperf you can check if your CPU provides the full power it is capable of doing.

You can calculate the performance (measured in GFLOP/s) you should get using your CPU (see [2]) and compare it with the performance that peakperf gives you. If both values are the same (or very similar), your CPU behaves as it should.

Note: Even though the goal of peakperf is to test the CPU, it is also a great way to test your cooling, since it will throttle your CPU to the limit.

cryptsetup

cryptsetup benchmark can be used to measure the speed of various cryptographic algorithms (ciphers).

$ cryptsetup benchmark

Software suites

Bonnie++

bonnie++ is a C++ rewrite of the original Bonnie benchmarking suite is aimed at performing several tests of hard drive and filesystem performance.

Warning: By default, bonnie++ write at least twice the RAM size on disk. If you want to preserve your SSD, use non default option.

Note: The original Bonnie suite does not appear to have been released under the GPL or other compatible license.

IOzone

IOzone is useful for performing a broad filesystem analysis of a vendor’s computer platform.

This program is available in the AUR: iozone^AUR.

See also BBS Article: iozone to evaluate I/O schedulers… results NOT what you’d expect!.

HardInfo

hardinfo-git^AUR can gather information about your system’s hardware and operating system, perform benchmarks, and generate printable reports either in HTML or in plain text formats. HardInfo performs CPU and FPU benchmarks and has a very clean GTK-based interface: hardinfo-gtk3^AUR.

Phoronix Test Suite

The Phoronix Test Suite is the most comprehensive testing and benchmarking platform available that provides an extensible framework for which new tests can be easily added. The software is designed to effectively carry out both qualitative and quantitative benchmarks in a clean, reproducible, and easy-to-use manner.

The Phoronix Test Suite is based upon the extensive testing and internal tools developed by Phoronix.com since 2004 along with support from leading tier-one computer hardware and software vendors. This software is open-source and licensed under the GNU GPLv3.

Originally developed for automated Linux testing, support to the Phoronix Test Suite has since been added for OpenSolaris, Apple macOS, Microsoft Windows, and BSD operating systems. The Phoronix Test Suite consists of a lightweight processing core (pts-core) with each benchmark consisting of an XML-based profile and related resource scripts. The process from the benchmark installation, to the actual benchmarking, to the parsing of important hardware and software components is heavily automated and completely repeatable, asking users only for confirmation of actions.

The Phoronix Test Suite interfaces with OpenBenchmarking. org as a collaborative web platform for the centralized storage of test results, sharing of test profiles and results, advanced analytical features, and other functionality. Phoromatic is an enterprise component to orchestrate test execution across multiple systems with remote management capabilities.

This suite can be installed with the package phoronix-test-suite^AUR. There is also a developmental version available with phoronix-test-suite-git^AUR.

S

S, an I/O Benchmark Suite, is a small collection of scripts to measure storage I/O performance.

It has been developed by algodev, the team behind the BFQ scheduler.

Download or clone the project, install its dependencies and run it as root (privileges needed to change disk scheduler).

s-tui

s-tui is an aesthetically pleasing and useful curses-style interface that shows graphs of CPU frequency, utilization, temperature, power consumption and has a built in stress tester.

Flash media

Performance characteristics can be measured quantitatively using iozone^AUR. Sustained read and write values can, but often do not, correlate to real-world use cases of I/O heavy operations, such as unpacking and writing a number of files on a system update. A relevant metric to consider in these cases is the random write speed for small files.

The example invocation tests a 10M file using a 4k record size:

$ iozone -e -I -a -s 10M -r 4k -i 0 -i 1 -i 2

...
                                                                random   random
              kB  reclen    write  rewrite    read    reread    read     write
           10240       4      661      649     5802     5822     3892      624

Note: Test values are reported in KB/s.

Graphics

Basemark GPU

Basemark GPU is an evaluation tool to analyze and measure graphics API (OpenGL 4.5, OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan and Microsoft DirectX 12) performance across mobile and desktop platforms. Basemark GPU targets both Desktop and Mobile platforms by providing both High Quality and Medium Quality modes. The High-Quality mode addresses cutting-edge Desktop workloads while the Medium Quality mode addresses equivalent Mobile workloads.

If you are using AMD GPU and have several vulkan implementations installed simultaneously, in the Test page you will see them as separate GPUs in Graphics Device dropdown list.

Basemark GPU is available in basemark^AUR package.

Blender-benchmark

Blender-benchmark will gather information about the system, such as operating system, RAM, graphics cards, CPU model, as well as information about the performance of the system during the execution of the benchmark. After that, the user will be able to share the result online on the Blender Open Data platform, or to save the data locally.

Blender-benchmark is available in the blender-benchmark^AUR package.

GFXBench

GFXBench is a high-end graphics benchmark that measures mobile and desktop performance with next-gen graphics features across all platforms. As a true cross-API benchmark, GFXBench supports all the industry-standard and vendor-specific APIs including OpenGL, OpenGL ES, Vulkan, Metal, DirectX/Direct3D and DX12.

Vulkan API tests are currently under development and are only available for their corporate partners.

GFXBench is available in gfxbench^AUR package.

glmark2

glmark2 is an OpenGL 2.0 and ES 2.0 benchmark.

glmark2 is available in glmark2 package.

glxgears

glxgears is a popular OpenGL test that renders a very simple OpenGL performance and outputs the frame rate. Though glxgears can be useful as a test of direct rendering capabilities of the graphics driver, it is an outdated tool that is not representative of the current state of GNU/Linux graphics and overall OpenGL possibilities. glxgears only tests a small segment of the OpenGL capabilities that might be used in a game. Performance increases noted in glxgears will not necessarily be realized in any given game. See here for more information.

glxgears can be installed via the mesa-utils and lib32-mesa-utils (for multilib) packages.

GpuTest

GpuTest is a cross-platform (Windows, Linux and Max OS X) GPU stress test and OpenGL benchmark. GpuTest comes with several GPU tests including some popular ones from Windows’world (FurMark or TessMark).

GpuTest is available in gputest^AUR package.

intel-gpu-tools

intel-gpu-tools gives you some top-like info for the integrated GPU. This can be quite useful in diagnosing GPU acceleration issues.

To use it, install the intel-gpu-tools package.

MangoHud

See MangoHud.

Unigine Engine

Unigine corp. has produced several modern OpenGL benchmarks based on their graphics engine with features such as:

Per-pixel dynamic lighting
Normal & parallax occlusion mapping
64-bit HDR rendering
Volumetric fog and light
Powerful particle systems: fire, smoke, explosions
Extensible set of shaders (GLSL / HLSL)
Post-processing: depth of field, refraction, glow, blurring, color correction and much more.

Unigine benchmarks have found recent usage by those looking to overclock their systems. Heaven especially has been used for initial stability testing of overclocks.

These benchmarks can be found in AUR:

unigine-sanctuary^AUR (2007)
unigine-tropics^AUR (2008)
unigine-heaven^AUR (2009)
unigine-valley^AUR (2013)
unigine-superposition^AUR (2017)

vkmark

vkmark is an extensible Vulkan benchmarking suite with targeted, configurable scenes.

vkmark is available in vkmark package.

8 programs for checking the video card

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Synthetic tests and validation on real-time game graphics.

1. Geekbench

Price: free for personal use, from $10 Pro license.
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux.

One of the most popular utilities for testing video cards, as well as other components of computers and mobile gadgets. The program has long become a kind of standard in this area. For example, when new smartphones come out, the power of their video processors is tested through Geekbench. The same with fresh laptops from Apple and other top brands. nine0003

This all-in-one solution helps you evaluate overall system performance in complex programs, including graphics. Geekbench is not focused on games, but it can also be used to test a gaming computer.

Geekbench →

2. 3DMark

Cost: from $30, free demo available.
Platforms: Windows.

The popular 3DMark program is considered one of the best options for determining the performance of video cards. Utility developers are always among the first to add support for the latest technologies. For example, testing with the DirectX 12.9 framework0003

3DMark benchmarks are often used to compare gaming graphics cards. The program displays detailed charts showing clock speed, GPU temperature and frame rate. Based on the numbers from this application, you can make an informed choice when buying components for your computer.

The utility offers a set of tests that show the performance of a video card in real graphics processing conditions. The application allows you to adjust the screen resolution for a specific test up to 8K. nine0003

3DMark →

3. AIDA64

Cost: from $49.95 with free trial.
Platforms: Windows, Chrome OS, Sailfish OS.

AIDA64 analyzes the GPU and other system components in detail. Based on the results, you can evaluate the performance level of the video card. The program monitors in real time and displays a list of key indicators.

The application uses multi-threaded stress testing modules to push the graphics card and CPU to their limits. AIDA64 monitors the temperature and speed of their work. nine0003

In addition, the utility will help you find weaknesses in components. For example, it will become clear whether there are problems in the hardware itself or problems related to the software part.

AIDA64 →

4. FurMark

Price: free.
Platforms: Windows.

Quite a popular utility with a simple interface. Unlike 3DMark, FurMark evaluates graphics card performance using OpenGL technology. Since many games use the DirectX framework, this program will not allow you to know the full capabilities of the GPU in entertainment projects. But for other purposes, the application is quite suitable. nine0003

FurMark can monitor GPU temperature in test mode. The application is considered useful for fans of overclocking PC components — speeding up performance by changing the clock frequency and other device parameters.

FurMark →

5. Unigine Superposition

Cost: free for personal use, starting at $19.95 for the Pro version.
Platforms: Windows, Linux. nine0014

The Superposition application allows you to conduct detailed tests of your video card to evaluate its performance level and stability. The program uses the Unigine 2 Engine to run fairly resource-intensive visual effects and 3D environments.

Superposition offers an interactive mode with free mini-games. During testing, you can use virtual reality helmets through the SteamVR platform.

Unigine Superposition →

6. Novabench

Price: Free for personal use, $19 Pro.
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux.

Novabench collects tools for system testing, optimization and repair of GPUs. The application checks the operation of the processor and video card, the speed of data transfer to memory, the frequency of reading and writing the hard disk.

You can compare your test results with other users on the Internet to identify potential problems. These metrics will help you optimize GPU performance. nine0003

Novabench →

7. OCCT

Cost: free for personal use, $249/year Pro.
Platforms: Windows.

OCCT is a set of tests for various devices, including several tools for evaluating the performance of a video card. During the study, changes in parameters can be observed in real time.

The utility displays the number of frames per second, temperature, frequency, voltage, cooler rotation speed and many other indicators. The program is also useful for monitoring the status of PC components in the process. nine0003

OCCT →

8. MSI Kombustor

Cost: is free.
Platforms: Windows.

This benchmark was developed by MSI, which is directly involved in the production of GPUs for computers and game consoles. Also, its engineers create utilities for overclocking video cards.

The Kombustor program is able to load the computer components to the maximum in order to identify its strengths and weaknesses. It also displays all critical parameters, including heat level, voltage, memory size, frames per second and more. nine0003

MSI Kombustor →

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In theory, a particular graphics card may seem ideal, but there may be certain tasks that other graphics cards can perform better.

Therefore, there is a need for an accurate method for testing GPUs. Graphics card testing software can help in this regard.

Video card performance test methods
- Synthetic or artificial comparison
Synthetic benchmarking is a GPU performance test under ideal conditions to check if the execution frequency matches the request frequency for the given parameters. The results will be general and will be presented in the form of scores / points.

While it can give you a clear idea of GPU performance, it largely ignores an important aspect that gamers are looking for — frame rate (FPS). nine0003

Real-time benchmarking or benchmarking in the real world

Real-time testing is performed on specific games to determine the exact FPS. This allows gamers to know how the graphics card performs in real-life gaming environments, with all of its issues such as internet traffic, lags, game settings, etc.

This is more like testing graphics card performance while playing. Therefore, such a test presents a more realistic picture. nine0003

Despite using both test methods, a high quality graphics card can still deliver low frame rates. The problem may lie elsewhere, such as low memory, incompatible processor, etc.

Let’s discuss some of the best graphics card testing software available today.

Best Software for Video Card Testing

3DMark GPU test

If you’re looking for a good synthetic benchmarking tool, 3DMark Basic Edition should fit the bill as it allows you to quickly evaluate your graphics card’s performance against other GPUs. In addition, the basic version is free software, while the advanced version is also available for in-depth analysis and 4K testing. nine0003

This software automatically scans your device and helps you select the test to run. In addition, it displays detailed charts showing clock speed, GPU temperature, and frame rate. As a result, it is one of the most accessible software tools to use.

It allows you to run seven different benchmark tests with support for DirectX9, 10 and 11 versions. In addition, the 3D Mark testing software is compatible with Android and iOS. nine0003

Three different versions of 3DMark are available for download, as shown below.
1. 3DMark Vantage : DirectX 10 testing application for older DirectX 10 graphics hardware.
2. 3DMark: A version of 3DMark that contains Time Spy (DirectX 12 Test), Fire Strike, Sky Diver, Cloud Gate, and Ice Storm tests.
3. 3DMark 11: For testing DirectX 11 video cards. It contains Deep Sea and High Temple graphics tests, as well as physical and combined test. nine0014
Depending on your graphics hardware, you can download and test any of the above versions of 3DMark. The basic version of 3DMark is completely free to download and use.

PassMark

performance test
Passmark

is a widely used Windows GPU testing software that performs synthetic performance tests.

The Passmark 3D Graphics Test can be used to determine the performance of your PC’s 3D graphics hardware. At 4K resolution, it supports DirectX 9- DirectX 12.

You can check the speed of your 3D graphics card by selecting settings such as Fog, Lighting, Aplha Blending, Texture, Wireframe, Resolution, Color Depth, Object Rotation and Object Movement.

These custom tests give you a deeper understanding of your graphics card’s performance. Technical support and updates are available free of charge. The program performs 28 standard performance tests.

MSI Afterburner

nine0002 MSI Afterburner is a great option because it allows you to run in-game tests. By providing regular information about your graphics card, it allows you to overclock your GPU, create a custom fan profile, run benchmarks, and record and capture screenshots.

Beginners and amateurs can use this program comfortably. This allows you to easily access the graphics card settings. Although overclockable, MSI Afterburner provides users with detailed real-time hardware information. nine0003

Afterburner requires an additional stress testing tool called MSI Kombustor to be installed, but it’s simple and works well with the software’s best overclocking feature. MSI Afterburner is one of the best graphics card overclocking software.

Stress test Furmark GPU

FurMark is a robust GPU testing software tool used to test GPU stability and ability to handle load. It is also known as a GPU recorder. nine0003

However, it needs an OpenGL compatible GPU. Since it monitors GPU temperature in test mode, it is considered as a useful software for overclockers.

It can run in full screen or windowed mode. While FurMark allows for individual testing, it does warn you if the graphics card’s temperature is too high.

Heaven Unigine

Gamers and overclockers prefer Heaven Unigine because of its advanced features to help test hardware stability. nine0003

This is a synthetic test software that pushes your graphics card to its limits to determine its stability under extreme operating conditions. In addition, it can be used to judge the efficiency of the video card cooling system.

Heaven Unigine supports multiple platforms such as DirectX9, DirectX11 and OpenGL 4. 0. In addition to determining hardware stability and checking graphics cooling performance, it offers multi-monitor settings with stereo 3D configurations. What’s more, it is compatible with various OS such as Windows, macOS and Linux. nine0003

Heaven Unigine is one of the best graphics card overclocking software.

Read: Should I overclock my graphics card?

GFXBench GPU test

GFX Bench is a popular free graphics card benchmarking program that makes it easy to compare results with other users. All you have to do is download the software, select the desired API, run the test, and wait for the program to display the results.

You can also personalize GPU performance tests with this software. nine0003

It supports low-level APIs such as Metal , DirectX 12 and Vulkan. Also, since GFXBench is compatible with Android, iOS, Windows and macOS, you can perform GPU performance benchmarks on your smartphones and PCs.

In addition, it also allows you to check the battery life.

Read: Best GeForce RTX 3080 graphics cards

Unigine Superposition

Superposition is a good offering from Unigine as it allows you to run rigorous benchmarks on your GPU to evaluate performance and stability levels. nine0003

The program uses the UNIGINE 2 Engine to test high quality visual effects, and it’s completely free.

It also offers an interactive mode with free mini-games. Other features include the Loop stress test to test hardware stability, VR mode with Oculus, over 900 interactive objects, and SteamVR VR headsets.

Read: How to choose a good video card and which one to buy?

Cinebench

Cinebench is considered one of the best graphics card testing tools because it is a neat and simple OpenGL testing software. Cinebench can run multiple benchmarks on your GPU and compare them to other users with a similar configuration.

Compared to other GPU testing tools, Cinebench uses larger and more complex test scenes. In addition, it performs stress tests on the PC to check its stability. nine0003

This software runs on Windows and macOS. Grade comparison is available in this software.

UserBenchmark

UserBenchmark evaluates the 3D speed of the GPU and allows you to compare it with other graphics cards. The best aspect of UserBenchmark is that it is freely available for Windows systems.

This software is ad-free with an easy-to-use interface. Because it focuses on real-time graphics card performance, it’s a great comparison tool. nine0003

The program offers six different 3D game simulations. Helping to check the speed tests of others, it offers an online report on even the most reliable components of your PC.

Geekbench GPU test

Like Heaven Unigine, Geekbench is another powerful, cross-platform graphics card testing software that is easy to use. While it’s simple software, Geekbench can determine how well your graphics card performs when you take it to the extreme. nine0003

The program compares the performance of the GPU with other similar GPUs.

What makes Geekbench special is that it uses augmented reality and machine learning to measure CPU and GPU performance. In addition, it works on various systems and platforms.

As a result, Geekbench is the best software for testing gaming, image processing, and video editing capabilities on your PC because it supports CUDA, OpenCL, and Metal APIs. Geekbench also offers a separate browser for downloading and sharing results. nine0003

Novabench GPU test

Novabench is a free software for testing the performance of your computer. It offers tools for testing, optimizing and repairing GPUs. This critically acclaimed software solution tests CPU and GPU performance, memory transfer rates, and hard drive read/write rates.

You can compare your test scores online to identify potential problems. These test results can help you improve and optimize GPU performance. nine0003

Basemark

Basemark GPU is another good graphics card testing software that allows you to perform individual tests on your graphics card to determine its performance under high pressure conditions. It supports all major graphics APIs and operating systems.

Basemark makes tens of thousands of independent draw calls per frame in a complex game scenario. These benchmarks demonstrate the benefits of modern graphics APIs such as Vulkan and DirectX 12, both in terms of performance and content creation. nine0003

Overclock Checking Tool

Overclock Checking Tool is a useful software because it offers a graphical representation of the temperature and voltage of system components during testing. In addition, it supports more than 16 cores.

OCCT contains six tests: OCCT and Linpack for your CPU, Memory for testing system RAM, 3D and VRAM for graphics cards, and Power for loading your power supply.

This multilingual software solution allows you to run customized tests on various parameters such as priority, duration, etc. Overclock Checking Tool software also supports third party applications such as Speedfan and MBM5. nine0003

Catzilla

Catzilla is ideal for determining whether a particular game will run on your PC or not, as it compares the PC’s hardware configuration to the requirements of the game. In addition, the application tests the performance of the video card and offers a graphical and numerical representation of the test results.

Catzilla indicates whether the GPU can handle complex gaming situations or not. Since it displays graphical and numerical results, it is easy to use and understand. nine0003

AIDA64 Extreme

AIDA64 Extreme analyzes the GPU in depth to decide whether it needs to update drivers or overclock processors. Offering real-time monitoring, it offers a touch panel to check all the sensors you have on your PC.

This tool uses 64-bit multi-threaded stress testing modules to push GPUs to their limits. In addition, AIDA64 monitors CPU temperature and diagnoses hardware problems. nine0003

CPUID PowerMax

CPUID PowerMax is one of the best programs for testing the efficiency of the cooling system when performing the GPU burn-in test. In addition, it can test the performance of the GPU under maximum load conditions to check how the power supply is performing.

This GPU testing software tool runs a test based on a 3D scene that stresses the graphics card. CPUID PowerMax contains a simple and intuitive interface. This tool allows you to test multiple CPUs and GPUs at the same time. nine0003
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PowerMAX puts a lot of stress on your computer, which can expose weaknesses in some components and permanently damage your motherboard VRM, graphics card VRM, power supply, or any other component. Therefore, you should use powerMAX solely at your own risk.

How to improve test scores?

The following steps can help you improve your benchmarking results.
- Download and update drivers for compatible video cards regularly.