Best Game Benchmark Software in 2026
Updated
In short: GameBench is ranked #1 of 20 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Basemark GPU and 3DMark. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Basemark GPU. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Evolve Benchmark at $45/mo.
When choosing a game benchmark, start with the workloads you need to measure and how you want to review the results. Compared on workload type, benchmark presets, and custom workloads, these options also differ in platform support and in whether results can be compared, exported, or stored in an online database. Free plan availability and paid-from pricing round out the comparison. GameBench, Basemark GPU, and 3DMark are among the named tools, alongside PerfDog and NVIDIA ShadowPlay. Check which benchmark features and result-handling options match your intended use, rather than assuming every tool measures or shares results in the same way.
20 game benchmark software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
20ranked
8free plans on this page
$45/molowest paid tier
4 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Game Benchmark Software 20 channels on this page · 77 of 160 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromWorkload typePlatform supportCustom workloadsResult comparisonOnline result databaseResult export Spec sheet Score
01 GameBench Free planNoPaid fromnot statedWorkload typegamePlatform supportmultiCustom workloadsYesResult comparisonYesOnline result databaseYesResult exportboth 7/8spec lines stated 8.2
02 Basemark GPU Free planYesPaid fromnot statedWorkload typegraphicsPlatform supportmultiCustom workloadsYesResult comparisonYesOnline result databaseYesResult exportnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 7.7
03 3DMark Free planYesPaid from29.99 one-timeWorkload typebothPlatform supportmultiCustom workloadsYesResult comparisonYesOnline result databaseYesResult exportnot stated 7/8spec lines stated 7.6
04 PerfDog Free planYesPaid fromnot statedWorkload typegamePlatform supportmultiCustom workloadsnot statedResult comparisonYesOnline result databasenot statedResult exportnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 7.5
05 NVIDIA ShadowPlay Free planYesPaid fromnot statedWorkload typenot statedPlatform supportnot statedCustom workloadsnot statedResult comparisonnot statedOnline result databasenot statedResult exportnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 7.0
06 glmark2 Free planYesPaid fromnot statedWorkload typegraphicsPlatform supportmultiCustom workloadsYesResult comparisonnot statedOnline result databasenot statedResult exportcsv 5/8spec lines stated 6.9
07 OpenVR Benchmark Free planYesPaid fromnot statedWorkload typegamePlatform supportwindowsCustom workloadsNoResult comparisonYesOnline result databaseYesResult exportnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 6.9
08 UNIGINE Heaven Benchmark Free planYesPaid from14.95 one-timeWorkload typenot statedPlatform supportnot statedCustom workloadsnot statedResult comparisonnot statedOnline result databasenot statedResult exportnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.7
09 WhatFPS Benchmark Free planYesPaid fromnot statedWorkload typebothPlatform supportwindowsCustom workloadsnot statedResult comparisonYesOnline result databaseYesResult exportnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 6.7
10 UNIGINE Superposition Benchmark Free planYesPaid from19.95 one-timeWorkload typenot statedPlatform supportnot statedCustom workloadsnot statedResult comparisonnot statedOnline result databasenot statedResult exportnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.6
11 SPECapc for Solidworks 2025 Free planYesPaid from2,500 one-timeWorkload typenot statedPlatform supportnot statedCustom workloadsnot statedResult comparisonnot statedOnline result databasenot statedResult exportnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.3
12 Evolve Benchmark Free planYesPaid from17.99 one-timeWorkload typebothPlatform supportmultiCustom workloadsYesResult comparisonYesOnline result databaseYesResult exportcsv 8/8spec lines stated 6.2
13 UNIGINE Valley Benchmark Free planYesPaid from14.95 one-timeWorkload typenot statedPlatform supportnot statedCustom workloadsnot statedResult comparisonnot statedOnline result databasenot statedResult exportnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.1
14 FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail Official Benchmark Free planYesPaid fromnot statedWorkload typegamePlatform supportwindowsCustom workloadsnot statedResult comparisonnot statedOnline result databasenot statedResult exportnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 5.8
15 Hardware Busters GPU Test Suite Free planYesPaid fromnot statedWorkload typebothPlatform supportwindowsCustom workloadsYesResult comparisonnot statedOnline result databasenot statedResult exportnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 5.8
16 vkmark Free planYesPaid fromnot statedWorkload typegraphicsPlatform supportlinuxCustom workloadsYesResult comparisonnot statedOnline result databasenot statedResult exportnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 5.8
17 Black Myth: Wukong Benchmark Tool Free planYesPaid fromnot statedWorkload typegamePlatform supportwindowsCustom workloadsnot statedResult comparisonnot statedOnline result databasenot statedResult exportnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 5.6
18 VRMark Free planYesPaid fromnot statedWorkload typenot statedPlatform supportnot statedCustom workloadsnot statedResult comparisonnot statedOnline result databasenot statedResult exportnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 5.6
19 NVIDIA FrameView Free planYesPaid fromnot statedWorkload typenot statedPlatform supportnot statedCustom workloadsnot statedResult comparisonnot statedOnline result databasenot statedResult exportnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 5.5
20 VJmachine Free planYesPaid from3.99 one-timeWorkload typebothPlatform supportwindowsCustom workloadsnot statedResult comparisonnot statedOnline result databasenot statedResult exportnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 5.5
Compare all 20 in a table
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Workload type | Platform support |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GameBench | 8.2 | Free plan | Free | No | — | game | multi |
| 2 | Basemark GPU | 7.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | graphics | multi |
| 3 | 3DMark | 7.6 | Free plan | Free | Yes | 29.99 one-time | both | multi |
| 4 | PerfDog | 7.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | game | multi |
| 5 | NVIDIA ShadowPlay | 7.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 6 | glmark2 | 6.9 | No | — | Yes | — | graphics | multi |
| 7 | OpenVR Benchmark | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | game | windows |
| 8 | UNIGINE Heaven Benchmark | 6.7 | No | — | Yes | 14.95 one-time | — | — |
| 9 | WhatFPS Benchmark | 6.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | both | windows |
| 10 | UNIGINE Superposition Benchmark | 6.6 | No | — | Yes | 19.95 one-time | — | — |
| 11 | SPECapc for Solidworks 2025 | 6.3 | No | — | Yes | 2,500 one-time | — | — |
| 12 | Evolve Benchmark | 6.2 | Free plan | $45/mo | Yes | 17.99 one-time | both | multi |
| 13 | UNIGINE Valley Benchmark | 6.1 | No | — | Yes | 14.95 one-time | — | — |
| 14 | FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail Official Benchmark | 5.8 | No | — | Yes | — | game | windows |
| 15 | Hardware Busters GPU Test Suite | 5.8 | No | — | Yes | — | both | windows |
| 16 | vkmark | 5.8 | No | — | Yes | — | graphics | linux |
| 17 | Black Myth: Wukong Benchmark Tool | 5.6 | No | — | Yes | — | game | windows |
| 18 | VRMark | 5.6 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 19 | NVIDIA FrameView | 5.5 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 20 | VJmachine | 5.5 | No | — | Yes | 3.99 one-time | both | windows |
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Questions about this list
Which game benchmark software is ranked first on Specifiction?
GameBench is ranked #1 of 20 with a score of 8.2. Basemark GPU is second and 3DMark third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 of the 20 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Evolve Benchmark has the lowest first paid tier we found: $45/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing.
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