Tech riderRev. 24 Sept 2026
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Workload areasdatabase/OLTP, file I/O, CPU, memory, threads, mutex
  4. 4Operating systemsLinux, macOS, Windows via Windows Subsystem for Linux
  5. 5Custom test profilesYes
  6. 6CLI or automationYes
5 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
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Overview

sysbench is ranked #39 of 65 in PC benchmark software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows.

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Free plan
Yesgithub.com
Workload areas
database/OLTP, file I/O, CPU, memory, threads, mutexgithub.com
Operating systems
Linux, macOS, Windows via Windows Subsystem for Linuxgithub.com
Custom test profiles
Yesgithub.com
CLI or automation
Yesgithub.com

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