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Head-to-head · PC Benchmark Software

PassMark PerformanceTest vs NVIDIA FrameView

  • 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
NVIDIA FrameView #8 in PC Benchmark Software 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit NVIDIA

PassMark PerformanceTest leads on 0 checks, NVIDIA FrameView 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
  • Most featuresPassMark PerformanceTest · 3 of 3

PassMark PerformanceTest scores higher on our rubric for pc benchmark software: 9.1 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

PassMark PerformanceTest is the better fit for broad PC performance comparisons. NVIDIA FrameView is the better fit for free in-game FPS, latency, and power monitoring.

  • PassMark PerformanceTest fits best

    Broad PC performance comparisons

  • NVIDIA FrameView fits best

    Free in-game FPS, latency, and power monitoring

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Side by side

Feature PassMark PerformanceTest 9.1/10 Visit ↗ NVIDIA FrameView 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.3
Ranking #2 in PC Benchmark Software #8 in PC Benchmark Software
Best for Broad PC performance comparisons Free in-game FPS, latency, and power monitoring
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price — Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Desktop
Platforms Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS Windows
Features PassMark PerformanceTest 3/3 · NVIDIA FrameView 0/3
Comparison database ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Custom test profiles ✓ (best) Not checked yet
CLI or automation ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Workload areas CPU, 2D graphics, 3D graphics, disk, memory, networking, visualized physics, GPU compute Not checked yet
Operating systems Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS Not checked yet
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
  • Measures average FPS, 1% lows, and PC latency in games
  • Tracks GPU and CPU telemetry, power, and performance per watt
  • Logs captures to CSV across DirectX, OpenGL, Vulkan, and UWP
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
  • Windows-only desktop application
  • Focused on game monitoring rather than broad PC benchmarking
  • Support information is limited to documentation
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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For gamers, hardware reviewers, and anyone comparing graphics or system performance on Windows, NVIDIA FrameView records in-game performance and hardware data. Its configurable overlay displays real-time metrics, while capture logs and…

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  1. PassMark PerformanceTestPC Benchmark Software 9.1Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. NVIDIA FrameViewPC Benchmark Software 8.3Free 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

  • NVIDIA FrameView — where it wins

    • Measures average FPS, 1% lows, and PC latency in games
    • Tracks GPU and CPU telemetry, power, and performance per watt
    • Logs captures to CSV across DirectX, OpenGL, Vulkan, and UWP

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows-only desktop application
    • Focused on game monitoring rather than broad PC benchmarking
    • Support information is limited to documentation
  • PassMark PerformanceTest9.1/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

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

    Visit PassMarkFull verdict →
  • NVIDIA FrameView8.3/10 · Free plan

    A focused free tool for tracking in-game FPS, latency, hardware telemetry, and power.

    Visit NVIDIAFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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