New PassMark PerformanceTest Versions Allow for Expanded Cross-platform CPU Results (2024)

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Monday, February 22nd 2021

Passmark Software have recently announced the significant expansion of their cross-platform benchmarking with the latest releases of PerformanceTest. For the first time this cornerstone benchmarking software is now available for Windows ARM, included with every PerformanceTest for Windows license. All CPU, 2D, Memory and Disk Tests have been natively compiled to run on Windows ARM, partial 3D support is also available.

PerformanceTest has also been released as free command line versions for Linux x86 64-bit, Linux ARM 32-bit, Linux ARM 64-bit and for MacOS (CPU Test Suite Only). The Android and IOS Mobile versions have also received updates, with all available versions of PerformanceTest now running the same CPU Test Suite found in V10 for Windows. These releases allow for directly comparable cross-platform CPU results, an apparent necessity as the number of ARM based processors such as Apple's M1 and Qualcomm's Snapdragon enter consumer hardware.

The CPU mark used to compare cross-platform results is a composite average of the integer, floating point, prime, sorting, encryption, compression, single threaded, physics and SIMD test scores. Below is a range of PassMark's most benchmarked CPU's, with the inclusion of recent baseline results from Qualcomm and Apple ARM based chips (in orange) for a cross-platform comparison.

Interestingly, initial baseline results for the Mac mini 9.1 show strong single threaded results, placing it in second position under Intel's CORE i9 11900K on the Single Threaded Performance chart.

PerformanceTest Windows ARM is now included with every purchase of PassMark's PerformanceTest for Windows license.

To download the newly released and free command line versions or for further information, visit this page.

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#1
ViperXTR

Look at that Apple M1 go >:]

#2
1d10t

Alternative to highly controversial geekbench? :p

#3
nguyen

So a lifestyle company in Cupertino make better CPU than both AMD and Intel :roll:

#4
Luminescent

I never look at benchmarks for buying decisions, always look at specific application i use and how fast it performs.

#5
Searing
1d10tAlternative to highly controversial geekbench? :p

We can now see how uncontroversial geekbench really is. Pretty much every benchmark agrees with geekbench, across all hardware and all OS. I think geekbench got a bad rap because Antutu is so bad, and people get those confused.

#6
harm9963

5000 need fast RAM , skew the data with slow ram .

#7
Vya Domus
1d10tAlternative to highly controversial geekbench? :p

Only time will tell, the issue with Geekbench was that it was blatantly optimized specifically for Apple's chips, you could see that because with every new version their chips always got faster somehow compared to everything else.

In fact I can't really trust any benchmark that isn't open source, no way to be sure of anything if I can't see what's under the hood.

#8
stimpy88

Interesting choice of CPU's there, especially the single threaded ones... Does Intel pay towards this? /s

#9
birdie
1d10tAlternative to highly controversial geekbench? :p

Geekbench is alright - it closely matches the SPEC test which is recognized by the industry.

#10
john_

I wonder.

If I was someone expecting to get a paycheck from AMD and Intel, it would have been logical to assume that Intel's paycheck would be bigger.

But what if I was expecting to get a paycheck from Apple and Intel? Who would give me more?

#11
evernessince
nguyenSo a lifestyle company in Cupertino make better CPU than both AMD and Intel :roll:

Cross-platform benchmarking really isn't that simple. Comparing two different architectures means having two different code paths that could very well have wide divergence in regards to efficiency.

Mind you, Apple doesn't top the charts in any of these benchmarks either so even if you ignore the prior mentioned note, in fact a lifestyle company is not beating AMD / Intel. It's only a single bench as well so drawing a broad conclusion is foolish at best. Of course, calling Apple a lifestyle company is disingenuous as well. They are worth over a trillion dollars nor is this their first CPU.

#12
TumbleGeorge

32 bit why? This is so ancient.

#13
Vya Domus
evernessinceMind you, Apple doesn't top the charts in any of these benchmarks either so even if you ignore the prior mentioned note, in fact a lifestyle company is not beating AMD / Intel. It's only a single bench as well so drawing a broad conclusion is foolish at best. Of course, calling Apple a lifestyle company is disingenuous as well. They are worth over a trillion dollars nor is this their first CPU.

And people still have no idea what these companies are about and what is it that they want to achieve with the chips they make. They still have this dumb and simplified view that since they all make CPUs that must mean they wall want to perform the best in X metric and if one of them performs the best in X everyone else is a loser.

#14
nguyen
evernessinceCross-platform benchmarking really isn't that simple. Comparing two different architectures means having two different code paths that could very well have wide divergence in regards to efficiency.

Mind you, Apple doesn't top the charts in any of these benchmarks either so even if you ignore the prior mentioned note, in fact a lifestyle company is not beating AMD / Intel. It's only a single bench as well so drawing a broad conclusion is foolish at best. Of course, calling Apple a lifestyle company is disingenuous as well. They are worth over a trillion dollars nor is this their first CPU.

Mind you I was quoting P.Gelsinger, Intel's new CEO that Apple is a "Lifestyle Company", surely you don't really think you are smarter than Intel new CEO do you
And I was clearly making a light-hearted joke.
Also in the single core benchmark the M1 only lose to unreleased Intel 11th Gen, so clearly there are some truths to my joke :D

#15
InVasMani

Doesn't really matter how fast Apple's M1 chip is if it's overtly locked down with a confined usage scope. By contrast Intel/AMD x86 will run circles around it in terms of the swath of programs people can run on said chips. Especially true in the case of programs that are freely available like Fortnite. Speaking of let's compare how Fortnite is on the M1 versus Intel/AMD oh wait.

#16
nguyen
InVasManiDoesn't really matter how fast Apple's M1 chip is if it's overtly locked down with a confined usage scope. By contrast Intel/AMD x86 will run circles around it in terms of the swath of programs people can run on said chips. Especially true in the case of programs that are freely available like Fortnite.

I don't use or care about Apple products either, just putting credit where credit is due I guess.

#17
InVasMani

Just pointing out the difference Intel/AMD are more open and general purpose both in regard to software used with the hardware, but also the hardware platform options while Apple is a state of the art prison complex by comparison.

#18
Nater

CPU speed clearly scales with market cap. :laugh:

#19
Makaveli
harm99635000 need fast RAM , skew the data with slow ram .

Indeed there Zen 3 system is most likely all stock and not tuned.

I'm seeing 3619 on my system for 5800X.

New PassMark PerformanceTest Versions Allow for Expanded Cross-platform CPU Results (3)

#20
InVasMani

I wonder how the Xbox X would do at Passmark.

#21
ThrashZone

Hi,
I find it a little odd people buy this benchmark.

#22
WeeRab

Interesting that Intel should make their as yet unreleased halo chip available to Passmark and not any other b/marking utility.
Just sayin'.......
As for Apple's M1...Well it's kind of irrelevant. They only have a miniscule share of the PC market.

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New PassMark PerformanceTest Versions Allow for Expanded Cross-platform CPU Results (2024)

FAQs

How does the PassMark performance test work? ›

PerformanceTest contains many individual sub-tests and tests all the main components of a computer (CPU, video card, disk & RAM). It produces an overall score (the “PassMark rating” and scores for each component, e.g. the “CPUMark”). Some invalid submissions are filtered out of the main charts.

What is a good CPU benchmark score? ›

You can find a chart of all the CPUMark values on the CPUbenchmark.net web site. A the time of writing 20,000+ was a high CPUMark while 8000 was more typical for a newish machine. The Mark values are good for a quick assessment of the hardware's performance.

Is PassMark free? ›

Versions of Performance Test are avilable for FREE on Linux, Mac, Android, and iOS. All CPU Tests have been designed to be fully comparable across all operating systems and CPU architectures. Our entire Suite of tests; CPU, Memory, Disk, Graphics. Available on iOS and Android devices.

How to performance test a PC? ›

Use Performance Monitor on Windows
  1. Performance Monitor is a built-in diagnostic tool on Windows. ...
  2. Press the Windows Key + R on your keyboard and type “perfmon /report”
  3. A new window will appear saying Collecting data and will run for 60 seconds.
  4. Go to the Diagnostic Results tab and read through the results.

Is PassMark a good GPU benchmark? ›

Passmark is not the best benchmark out there. Also purely singlethreaded performance is not all that matters for games (though it is very important).

How do you evaluate CPU performance? ›

Check CPU benchmarks any time you buy, build, or upgrade your PC. Synthetic tests are useful for evaluating the overall strength of your CPU. Real-world tests provide insights into application-specific performance. Measure FPS and frame times during both offline play and livestreamed play with in-game benchmarking.

What should my CPU performance be? ›

When your computer is idle, expect 10% CPU usage or less. If you're browsing the web or using standard programs like Microsoft Office, normal CPU usage is between 10% and 30%. Gaming can push your CPU to between 50% and 90%, depending on if you have a powerful gaming PC and the latest GTA 5 mods.

Why is my CPU benchmark so low? ›

If there's a lot of CPU activity in the background during the Benchmark test, it will affect the CPU score significantly. For example if you try to run the Benchmark test when Windows hasn't finished booting yet. Also, anti-virus software might be scanning your harddrive in the background.

What is a good CPU count? ›

8 OR MORE CORES

Octa-core CPUs are great if you're a pro gamer or an aspiring one, a video editor, or an engineer. Video gamers who play, record, and stream intensive games should opt for more cores for as much power as possible.

How do I check my CPU performance? ›

To check for high CPU usage on a computer, you can use the following methods: Using the Task Manager: Open the Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc) and go to the “Performance” tab. The CPU usage will display as a graph; if the computer runs high CPU usage, the chart will be primarily red.

How to increase performance on PC? ›

Improve my PC performance in Windows
  1. Make sure you have the latest updates for Windows and device drivers.
  2. Restart your PC and open only the apps you need.
  3. Use ReadyBoost to help improve performance.
  4. Make sure the system is managing the page file size.
  5. Check for low disk space and free up space.

How to test PC performance before buying? ›

  1. Benchmarking is The Way To Go.
  2. Check Your PC's Performance by Using a Variety of Programs.
  3. Use The Speedfan to Test Your PC's Fan and Temperature Performance.
  4. Use The CPU-Z Software to Check Your CPU.
  5. Use The Disk Management Tool to Check The Partitions on Your Hard Drive.
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What is a good processor speed? ›

Gamers and content creators who need more power should opt for a quad core processor with speeds in excess of 2.5GHz, while power users and enthusiasts may benefit from processors that go up to 3.8GHz or higher.

How do I benchmark my CPU? ›

Method one: Steps for how to benchmark a CPU
  1. Download and install necessary benchmark tools and hardware monitor.
  2. Run the CPU benchmarks three times each and average the resulting scores.
  3. Compare the scores to published scores online to see where your CPU lands.
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What is the shortcut to check CPU performance? ›

You can also use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+Esc. Once the Task Manager is open, you can switch between different tabs to see different aspects of your system. For example, you can use the Performance tab to see your CPU speed, memory usage, disk activity, and network activity.

How does performance testing work? ›

Performance testing is the practice of evaluating how a system performs in terms of responsiveness and stability under a particular workload. Performance tests are typically executed to examine speed, robustness, reliability, and application size.

How does a benchmark test work? ›

A benchmark is simply a test that is used to compare similar products. A computer benchmarking program works by running a series of well-defined tests on the PC to measure its performance. Benchmarks developed by UL Solutions produce a score that you can use to compare PC systems.

What is PassMark CPU mark score? ›

What is the passmark score and how do you use it? The passmark score makes it possible to objectively compare the performance of processors (and other PC components, eg the graphics card). The score is the result of a benchmark, a series of calculations that are performed repeatedly. A higher score is better.

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