Geekbench review
A broad benchmark suite for comparing CPU and GPU performance across five platforms.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
Geekbench is a cross-platform benchmarking application from Primate Labs for measuring CPU and GPU performance on personal computers and mobile devices. It supports macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android, making it suitable for comparing systems across desktop and mobile environments. Geekbench 7 includes single-core and multi-core CPU tests, GPU compute benchmarks, practical workloads, result sharing through the Geekbench Browser, and benchmark charts based on aggregated user results. It is a strong fit for users who want broad comparisons rather than a benchmark focused on one component or workload.
Its main strength is workload breadth. Alongside CPU and GPU compute testing, Geekbench covers audio and video encoding, decoding and processing, machine learning, image processing, content creation, game physics, photo editing, ray tracing, and fluid simulation. GPU compute testing supports OpenCL, Metal, Vulkan, and CUDA. The Geekbench Browser adds online result uploads and result history, while comparison charts provide a wider context for interpreting performance. Choose Geekbench when cross-platform coverage and varied workloads matter; choose a more specialized tool when you need custom benchmark profiles or a narrower test focus.
The paid Pro edition is aimed at professional testing workflows rather than casual personal comparisons. It adds benchmark automation through the command line, standalone operation, offline result management, online and offline result management, and a commercial use license. The free edition is intended for personal use and includes the core benchmark and online results features. Geekbench therefore suits individuals, reviewers, and teams comparing CPU and GPU performance across supported operating systems. Users who require commercial licensing, repeatable automation, or offline management should choose Geekbench 7 Pro, while those needing only personal benchmarking can start with Geekbench 7.
Geekbench pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Benchmarks CPU performance and GPU compute across five platforms
- Covers practical workloads, media processing, and machine learning
- Browser results, history, and aggregated comparison charts support analysis
- Where it doesn't
- Pro-only automation and offline result management limit advanced workflows
- Free edition is intended for personal use
- Custom benchmark profiles and export formats are not part of the documented offering
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