HD Tune Pro vs MemTest64
HD Tune Pro
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| Figure | HD Tune Pro | MemTest64 |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $29.95/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Hardware Diagnostic Software | 7.8 (#7) | 7.3 (#17) |
| Purpose | HD Tune Pro is a hard disk and SSD utility for measuring drive performance, scanning for errors, checking S.M.A.R.T. health, and securely erasing data. | MemTest64 checks system memory for hardware-level problems. |
| Support | The maker lists [email protected] as its support contact. | The product page links to a MemTest64 support forum. |
Plans
HD Tune Pro
- Single user license$29.95 a month
- Single user license$29.95, paid once
- HD Tune Pro single user license$29.95, paid once
In their own words
HD Tune Pro
HD Tune Pro has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
MemTest64
MemTest64 is a free, standalone Windows utility for checking system memory for hardware-level problems. It runs inside Windows with a graphical interface, loading physical memory with test patterns and applying detection algorithms that identify errors automatically. You choose how much memory to test, which can limit the effect on other work. The utility runs without a reboot or DOS mode, does not require administrator privileges, needs no installation, and makes no registry changes. Listed processor support includes modern Intel Core and AMD Ryzen systems. Supported systems are 64-bit Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11. TechPowerUp describes it as useful to overclockers adjusting memory timings and DRAM speeds. The utilities listing identifies version 1.0, dated April 20, 2017, and the product page links to a support forum.