SPECviewperf vs VRMark
SPECviewperf
gwpg.spec.orgVRMark
benchmarks.ul.comSide by side
| Figure | SPECviewperf | VRMark |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $132.92/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Spec score · Game Benchmark Software | 7.9 (#7) | 7.6 (#13) |
| Maker | SPEC is a non-profit corporation that develops and publishes standardized benchmarks and tools for evaluating computing system performance and energy efficiency. | UL Solutions lists its headquarters at 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, Illinois, and says UL was founded in 1894. |
| Purpose | SPECviewperf measures 3D graphics performance on systems running OpenGL, DirectX, and Vulkan APIs. | VRMark benchmarks VR performance and indicates whether a PC meets the requirements for HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. |
| Support | 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. | Professional Edition includes priority support by email and phone, and the product page links to a support guide and technical guide. |
Plans
SPECviewperf
- Free non-commercial licenseFree
- Commercial license$2,500, paid once
VRMark
- VRMark Basic EditionFree
- VRMark Professional Edition for Android$499, paid once
- VRMark Professional Edition$1,595 a year
- VRMark Advanced EditionPrice not published
In their own words
SPECviewperf
SPECviewperf has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
VRMark
VRMark benchmarks virtual reality performance and indicates whether a PC meets the requirements for HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. Its PC edition includes Orange Room, Cyan Room, and Blue Room tests; Blue Room renders at 5120 × 2880 resolution. Tests and experiences can run on a desktop monitor without a headset or on a connected headset. Advanced and Professional editions include detailed results and hardware monitoring charts. Professional Edition adds private offline results, command-line automation, Testdriver compatibility, commercial licensing, and priority support by email and phone. The Android edition offers Peak, Sustained, and Experience modes, with Sustained Mode able to estimate VR battery life. Basic Edition is free for personal use; Advanced Edition includes custom settings and offline results. The PC edition requires 64-bit Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 or later, a dual-core CPU with SSE 4.1, 2 GB memory, DirectX 11 graphics with 1.5 GB memory, and 2 GB free storage. Professional Edition costs $1,595 a year, and Professional Edition for Android costs $499, paid once.