PC Game Booster vs Special K
PC Game Booster
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Special K
special-k.infoSide by side
| Figure | PC Game Booster | Special K |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1.58/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 0 |
| Spec score · Graphics optimisers | 8.1 (#9) | 6.9 (#30) |
| Spec score · Game Graphics Optimization Software | 7.8 (#12) | 6.7 (#30) |
| Purpose | PC Game Booster optimizes PCs for gaming, boosts in-game FPS, and reduces lag, crashes, and interruptions. | Special K describes itself as a PC gaming tool for fixing and enhancing graphics, analyzing performance, and addressing issues affecting PC games. |
| Support | The Pro edition includes 24/7 priority support, and Smart PC Utilities provides support tickets, FAQs, license recovery, and product manuals. | The site recommends joining its Discord for discussions and help. |
Plans
PC Game Booster
- PC Game Booster FreeFree
- PC Game Booster Pro$18.95 a year
- PC Game Booster Pro$18.95 a year
- PC Game Booster Pro$31.58, paid once
In their own words
PC Game Booster
PC Game Booster is Windows software for adjusting a PC’s resources and settings for gaming. Its game manager imports titles from Microsoft Store, Battle.net, Steam, Epic Games, Ubisoft Connect, and other platforms; games that do not appear can be added manually. The software can allocate CPU, memory, and disk resources to active games and applications while restricting unnecessary background processes. Its System Optimizer tunes system, internet, application, and visual-effect settings to reduce lag and interruptions. A hardware monitor tracks CPU, GPU, motherboard, and other component temperatures and alerts users when temperatures exceed optimal levels. The software does not overclock hardware, and its optimizations can be reversed by turning off Game Mode or restarting Windows. The free plan includes basic game optimizations, game management, monitoring, and automatic boosting on launch. PC Game Booster Pro costs $18.95 a year, and a 30-day trial is available. It requires Windows 8.1, 10, or 11 and.NET Framework 4.8 or later.
Special K
Special K has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.