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WhatFPS Benchmark

Free#12 of 21 in Game Benchmark Software

WhatFPS Benchmark: A broad, free Windows benchmark covering core gaming-PC components and comparable results. Ranked #12 of 21 in Game Benchmark Software by our editors (7.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free all-around Windows benchmark testing.

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At a glance

  • Editor score
    7.7 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Free all-around Windows benchmark testing
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    Free
  • Workload type
    Both
  • Facts checked
    20 Sep 2026
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  • Where it wins

    • Covers GPU, CPU, RAM, and disk workloads in one application
    • Signed, server-verified runs support trustworthy comparisons
    • Public percentiles and rig comparisons require no account

  • Where it doesn't

    • Available only on Windows
    • The product is currently in beta
    • Passive in-game FPS tracking is optional rather than core testing

Our verdict on WhatFPS Benchmark

WhatFPS Benchmark is a free Windows application for measuring gaming-PC performance across graphics, processor, memory, and storage workloads. It suits players, PC builders, and troubleshooters who want a broad view of system performance rather than a benchmark focused on one component. The application uses fixed 3D scenes and reports FPS, 1% lows, draw calls, bandwidth, latency, and component scores. Four graphics APIs are supported: DirectX 11, DirectX 12, DirectX 12 Ultimate, and Vulkan.

Its main strength is coverage. GPU tests include scenes with ray tracing, mesh shaders, and variable rate shading, while CPU tests measure floating-point, integer, AVX, cache-latency, and draw-call performance. RAM testing covers bandwidth and DRAM latency, and disk testing includes sequential reads, 4K random IOPS, and p99 latency. This combination gives users a single place to examine both gaming-oriented graphics performance and supporting system components. Optional passive in-game FPS tracking adds a separate way to observe performance during play.

Comparison is another central feature. Benchmark runs are cryptographically signed and server-verified, then published to a public leaderboard with percentile rankings and side-by-side rig comparisons. Fragz can also provide AI-generated performance explanations, which may help interpret results beyond raw scores. The Free plan includes the full listed benchmark coverage, leaderboard comparison, and no account requirement. The main boundary is platform support: Windows is required, so it is not a fit for systems outside that platform. The product is also in beta, which may matter to buyers seeking a mature, narrowly validated benchmarking utility. Choose WhatFPS Benchmark for broad, comparable Windows testing; choose an alternative if cross-platform support is essential.

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WhatFPS Benchmark pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
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WhatFPS Benchmark fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromFree
Workload typeBoth
Platform supportWindows
Custom workloadsNot verified
Result comparisonYes
Online result databaseYes
Result exportNot verified
Benchmark presetsNot verified
DeploymentDesktop
PlatformsWindows
Compliance & securityGDPR
SupportEmail, Docs
Built forSolo, Small business (editorial estimate)
PricingFree plan (source)
Websitewhatfps.com
Facts checked20 Sep 2026

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