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Head-to-head · PC Benchmark Software

PassMark PerformanceTest vs Basemark GPU

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score PassMark PerformanceTest #2 in PC Benchmark Software 9.1/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit PassMark
Basemark GPU #31 in PC Benchmark Software 6.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Basemark

PassMark PerformanceTest leads on 0 checks, Basemark GPU on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePassMark PerformanceTest · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly PassMark PerformanceTest

PassMark PerformanceTest scores higher on our rubric for pc benchmark software: 9.1 against 6.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #31.

PassMark PerformanceTest is the better fit for broad PC performance comparisons. Basemark GPU is the better fit for cross-platform GPU performance testing.

  • PassMark PerformanceTest fits best

    Broad PC performance comparisons

  • Basemark GPU fits best

    Cross-platform GPU performance testing

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Side by side

Feature PassMark PerformanceTest 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Basemark GPU 6.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 6.3
Ranking #2 in PC Benchmark Software #31 in PC Benchmark Software
Best for Broad PC performance comparisons Cross-platform GPU performance testing
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android
Features PassMark PerformanceTest 3/3 · Basemark GPU 3/3
Comparison database ✓ ✓
Custom test profiles ✓ ✓
CLI or automation ✓ ✓
Specs
Workload areas CPU, 2D graphics, 3D graphics, disk, memory, networking, visualized physics, GPU compute GPU graphics rendering, game-like 3D scenes, desktop graphics, mobile graphics
Operating systems Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS
Result export formats CSV, HTML Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Benchmarks CPU, graphics, disk, memory, networking, physics, and GPU compute
  • Searchable baseline database supports comparisons with other computers
  • CSV and HTML exports plus command-line benchmarking on Linux and macOS
  • Runs across Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, and Android
  • Supports OpenGL, Vulkan, DirectX 12, Metal, and OpenGL ES
  • Corporate adds automation, custom configurations, details, and exports
Cons
  • Advanced tests and searches require the paid tier
  • Test coverage differs across Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, and iOS versions
  • The advanced license is specified for a single Windows user
  • Free edition provides only a single system performance score
  • Free results are automatically submitted to Basemark Powerboard
  • Corporate pricing requires contacting Basemark's sales team
Our verdict

PassMark PerformanceTest is benchmarking software for comparing computer hardware across CPU, 2D and 3D graphics, disk, memory, networking, physics, and GPU compute workloads. It suits people evaluating a PC, comparing systems, or…

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Basemark GPU is a graphics performance benchmarking application for consumer desktop and mobile devices. It evaluates GPU performance with game-like 3D workloads, desktop graphics, and mobile graphics across Windows, Linux, macOS, Android,…

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  1. PassMark PerformanceTestPC Benchmark Software 9.1Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. Basemark GPUPC Benchmark Software 6.3Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • PassMark PerformanceTest — where it wins

    • Benchmarks CPU, graphics, disk, memory, networking, physics, and GPU compute
    • Searchable baseline database supports comparisons with other computers
    • CSV and HTML exports plus command-line benchmarking on Linux and macOS

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced tests and searches require the paid tier
    • Test coverage differs across Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, and iOS versions
    • The advanced license is specified for a single Windows user

  • Basemark GPU — where it wins

    • Runs across Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, and Android
    • Supports OpenGL, Vulkan, DirectX 12, Metal, and OpenGL ES
    • Corporate adds automation, custom configurations, details, and exports

    Where it doesn't

    • Free edition provides only a single system performance score
    • Free results are automatically submitted to Basemark Powerboard
    • Corporate pricing requires contacting Basemark's sales team
  • PassMark PerformanceTest9.1/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A broad benchmark suite with free standard tests and a $39 one-time advanced tier.

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  • Basemark GPU6.3/10 · Free plan

    A broad GPU benchmark with useful free scoring and deeper paid controls.

    Visit BasemarkFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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