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Cinebench

Free#33 of 72 in PC Benchmark Software

Cinebench: A focused free benchmark for CPU, GPU rendering, and ray-tracing workloads. Ranked #33 of 72 in PC Benchmark Software by our editors (6.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free CPU and rendering benchmarks.

6.2/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.2 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Free CPU and rendering benchmarks
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Workload areas
CPU rendering; GPU rendering; ray tracing; shader execution; geometry processing; lighting; global illumination; scene complexity
Facts checked
19 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Tests CPU single-thread, single-core, and multi-thread performance
- Includes GPU rendering and detailed ray-tracing workloads
- Supports consistent scenes, custom runtimes, and CLI execution
Where it doesn't
- Results are not saved as a file
- Results from Cinebench 2026 should not be compared with earlier versions
- Supports Windows and macOS only

Our verdict on Cinebench

Cinebench is free PC benchmarking software from Maxon Computer GmbH for evaluating CPU and GPU performance through production-quality 3D rendering workloads. It is suited to computer owners, IT administrators, hardware reviewers, and manufacturers assessing rendering performance, sustained load behavior, and hardware capabilities. The software runs on Windows and macOS, with CPU single-thread, single-core SMT, and multi-thread benchmarks alongside GPU rendering tests.

Its strongest area is workload depth within rendering-focused benchmarking. Cinebench covers ray tracing, shader execution, geometry processing, lighting, global illumination, and scene complexity, using consistent render scenes across platforms and devices. Configurable minimum benchmark runtimes support longer or shorter runs, while command-line execution enables automation. The product also integrates with Cinema 4D and Redshift, making it a natural fit for workflows connected to Maxon’s rendering ecosystem. These capabilities make Cinebench a good choice when the goal is to compare rendering-oriented CPU and GPU performance rather than measure a broad set of PC tasks.

Cinebench is free, which keeps it accessible for individual users and organizations evaluating hardware without a paid plan. The main limitation is result handling: Cinebench 2026 results are not saved as a file, so users needing documented export should account for that constraint. Maxon’s current materials also state that results from Cinebench 2026 should not be compared with earlier versions. Pick Cinebench for free, repeatable CPU and rendering benchmarks with CLI support; choose another tool when file-based result export or broader non-rendering coverage is central to the evaluation.

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Cinebench pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Cinebench fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Workload areas	CPU rendering; GPU rendering; ray tracing; shader execution; geometry processing; lighting; global illumination; scene complexity
Operating systems	Windows; macOS
Comparison database	Not verified
Result export formats	none documented; results are not saved as a file
Custom test profiles	Yes
CLI or automation	Yes
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS
Integrations	2 integrations: Cinema 4D, Redshift
Pricing	Free plan
Website	maxon.net
Facts checked	19 Sep 2026

Cinebench integrations

Cinebench lists 2 integrations on its own site.

Cinema 4D
Redshift

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