Novabench vs SPECviewperf
Novabench
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| Figure | Novabench | SPECviewperf |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $3/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 2 |
| Spec score · PC Benchmark Software | 8.5 (#7) | 7.8 (#39) |
| Spec score · PC benchmark tools | 8.6 (#9) | 8.5 (#11) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Operating systems | Windows,macOS,Linux | Windows,Linux |
| Platforms | Novabench offers downloads for Windows 10 or 11, macOS 12 or higher, and most Linux distributions from 2022 onward. | The user guide specifies Windows 11 Pro version 23H2 as the minimum operating system, and SPEC lists a separate Linux Edition for purchase. |
| Privacy | Novabench says it limits the data it collects, and Free testing does not require an account. | The benchmark does not automatically send or upload results or system configuration details to SPEC. |
| Support | Support is available through documentation, support chat, and [email protected]. | SPEC offers technical assistance for benchmark-related issues but does not assist with hardware installation, hardware problems, non-SPEC software issues, or hardware/software-specific tuning. |
| Workload areas | CPU,GPU,RAM,disk | 3D graphics rendering,CAD,digital content creation,professional visualization |
Plans
SPECviewperf
- Free non-commercial licenseFree
- Commercial license$2,500, paid once
In their own words
SPECviewperf
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