Geekbench vs 3DMark

GGeekbench9.3Visit 3DMark9.1Visit

Higher score G Geekbench #1 in PC Benchmark Software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Geekbench

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3DMark #3 in PC Benchmark Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit 3DMark

• Geekbench fits best

  Cross-platform CPU and GPU benchmarking

• 3DMark fits best

  Gaming and graphics performance testing

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Side by side

Feature	GGeekbench 9.3/10 Visit ↗	3DMark 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	9.1
Ranking	#1 in PC Benchmark Software	#3 in PC Benchmark Software
Best for	Cross-platform CPU and GPU benchmarking	Gaming and graphics performance testing
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Windows, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Email	Docs, Email
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Geekbench 2/3 · 3DMark 2/3
Comparison database	✓	✓
Custom test profiles	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
CLI or automation	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Workload areas	CPU single-core and multi-core; GPU compute; machine learning; image processing; video editing; video conferencing; streaming; game physics	GPU graphics, CPU, ray tracing, API performance, stability stress testing
Operating systems	macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android	Windows, Android, iOS
Result export formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Benchmarks CPU performance and GPU compute across five platforms Covers practical workloads, media processing, and machine learning Browser results, history, and aggregated comparison charts support analysis	Covers GPU, ray tracing, CPU, storage, and stress testing Supports Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android Adds comparison charts, custom settings, CLI, and XML export
Cons	Pro-only automation and offline result management limit advanced workflows Free edition is intended for personal use Custom benchmark profiles and export formats are not part of the documented offering	Basic Edition Demo has limited benchmark and feature-test coverage Benchmark coverage varies by platform Storage Benchmark is offered as DLC
Our verdict	Geekbench is a cross-platform benchmarking application from Primate Labs for measuring CPU and GPU performance on personal computers and mobile devices. It supports macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android, making it suitable for comparing… Read the review →	3DMark is benchmark software for gamers, overclockers, system builders, reviewers, and hardware professionals. It focuses on gaming and graphics performance while also covering ray tracing, CPU performance, storage performance, graphics… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Geekbench — where it wins

  • Benchmarks CPU performance and GPU compute across five platforms
  • Covers practical workloads, media processing, and machine learning
  • Browser results, history, and aggregated comparison charts support analysis

  Where it doesn't

  • Pro-only automation and offline result management limit advanced workflows
  • Free edition is intended for personal use
  • Custom benchmark profiles and export formats are not part of the documented offering

• 3DMark — where it wins

  • Covers GPU, ray tracing, CPU, storage, and stress testing
  • Supports Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
  • Adds comparison charts, custom settings, CLI, and XML export

  Where it doesn't

  • Basic Edition Demo has limited benchmark and feature-test coverage
  • Benchmark coverage varies by platform
  • Storage Benchmark is offered as DLC

• GGeekbench9.3/10 · Free plan

  A broad benchmark suite for comparing CPU and GPU performance across five platforms.

  Visit GeekbenchFull verdict →
• 3DMark9.1/10 · Free plan

  A broad benchmark suite for comparing GPU, CPU, storage, and gaming performance.

  Visit 3DMarkFull verdict →