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Head-to-head · PC Benchmark Software

PassMark PerformanceTest vs PCMark 10

  • 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
PCMark 10 #4 in PC Benchmark Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit UL Solutions

PassMark PerformanceTest leads on 0 checks, PCMark 10 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 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

PassMark PerformanceTest is the better fit for broad PC performance comparisons. PCMark 10 is the better fit for windows productivity and system benchmarking.

  • PassMark PerformanceTest fits best

    Broad PC performance comparisons

  • PCMark 10 fits best

    Windows productivity and system benchmarking

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Side by side

Feature PassMark PerformanceTest 9.1/10 Visit ↗ PCMark 10 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.8
Ranking #2 in PC Benchmark Software #4 in PC Benchmark Software
Best for Broad PC performance comparisons Windows productivity and system benchmarking
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Desktop
Platforms Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS Windows
Features PassMark PerformanceTest 3/3 · PCMark 10 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 Essentials, productivity, digital content creation, gaming, Microsoft Office applications, battery life, storage
Operating systems Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS Windows 7 64-bit minimum; Windows 10 and Windows 11 supported
Result export formats CSV, HTML PDF, XML (Professional Edition)
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
  • Covers productivity, content creation, gaming, battery life, and storage
  • Basic Edition includes unlimited runs of the main PCMark 10 test
  • Professional Edition adds automation, exports, and commercial-use licensing
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
  • Basic Edition locks other benchmarks, features, and settings
  • Professional Edition costs $1,795 per annual license
  • Applications benchmarking requires Windows 10
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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PCMark 10 is a Windows benchmarking suite from UL Solutions for home users, hardware enthusiasts, businesses, procurement organizations, and PC manufacturers. Its workload coverage spans everyday essentials, productivity, digital content…

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  1. PassMark PerformanceTestPC Benchmark Software 9.1Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. PCMark 10PC Benchmark Software 8.8Free 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

  • PCMark 10 — where it wins

    • Covers productivity, content creation, gaming, battery life, and storage
    • Basic Edition includes unlimited runs of the main PCMark 10 test
    • Professional Edition adds automation, exports, and commercial-use licensing

    Where it doesn't

    • Basic Edition locks other benchmarks, features, and settings
    • Professional Edition costs $1,795 per annual license
    • Applications benchmarking requires Windows 10
  • 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 →
  • PCMark 108.8/10 · Free plan

    A broad Windows benchmark suite with a useful free tier and paid automation features.

    Visit UL SolutionsFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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