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Head-to-head · PC Benchmark Software

PassMark PerformanceTest vs SPECworkstation

  • 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
SPECworkstation #17 in PC Benchmark Software 7.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Try SPECworkstation

PassMark PerformanceTest leads on 0 checks, SPECworkstation 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 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #17.

PassMark PerformanceTest is the better fit for broad PC performance comparisons. SPECworkstation is the better fit for professional workstation workload testing.

  • PassMark PerformanceTest fits best

    Broad PC performance comparisons

  • SPECworkstation fits best

    Professional workstation workload testing

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Side by side

Feature PassMark PerformanceTest 9.1/10 Visit ↗ SPECworkstation 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 7.6
Ranking #2 in PC Benchmark Software #17 in PC Benchmark Software
Best for Broad PC performance comparisons Professional workstation workload testing
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $5,000 one-time
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Desktop
Platforms Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS Windows
Features PassMark PerformanceTest 3/3 · SPECworkstation 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 AI and machine learning; energy; financial services; life sciences; media and entertainment; product design; productivity and development; accelerator; CPU; graphics; storage
Operating systems Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS Windows 11 Professional
Result export formats CSV, HTML HTML; CSV; JSON
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 23 workloads and more than 80 subtests
  • Reports AI, industry, CPU, graphics, accelerator, and storage scores
  • Supports HTML, CSV, JSON, ZIP, graphical, and command-line outputs
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
  • Supports Windows 11 Professional only
  • Commercial license costs $5,000 one time
  • Commercial licensing is required for computer sellers
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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SPECworkstation 4.0 is a Windows benchmark suite for engineers, scientists, developers, and other professional workstation users. It measures application-oriented workloads across AI and machine learning, energy, financial services, life…

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  1. PassMark PerformanceTestPC Benchmark Software 9.1Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. SPECworkstationPC Benchmark Software 7.6Free 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

  • SPECworkstation — where it wins

    • Covers 23 workloads and more than 80 subtests
    • Reports AI, industry, CPU, graphics, accelerator, and storage scores
    • Supports HTML, CSV, JSON, ZIP, graphical, and command-line outputs

    Where it doesn't

    • Supports Windows 11 Professional only
    • Commercial license costs $5,000 one time
    • Commercial licensing is required for computer sellers
  • 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 →
  • SPECworkstation7.6/10 · Free plan

    Broad workstation testing with detailed exports, but limited to Windows and costly for commercial sellers.

    Try SPECworkstationFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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