Draft:UserBenchmark
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| Founded | 2011 |
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| Website | userbenchmark.com |
UserBenchmark is a computer benchmark program that gives the user's computer hardware scores based on how well their computer performs. The UserBenchmark website provides computer hardware ranking charts which compare performance between CPU, GPU, SSD, HDD, RAM, and USB drive models.
Features
[edit]The benchmark program allows users to upload their hardware score results to the website. This made the website a frequent source of unreleased hardware leaks. For example, benchmarks of recent CPU engineering samples can be searched for on the website using search queries AMD Eng Sample[1] and Intel 0000[2] then sorting by new.
Users will also see how well their computer hardware compares against other users' computers and be able to quickly identify performance issues.
Controversies
[edit]In July 2019, UserBenchmark updated how it calculates the effective speed index[3] on its website's CPU hardware rankings, drastically affecting the ranking positions of CPUs.[4] This resulted in backlash on social media, as well as banning discussion of the website including link sharing on hardware enthusiast boards.[5]
In 2025, UserBenchmark imposed a $10 per year fee to use its benchmark program during periods of high usage.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Deakin, Daniel R. (2019-05-15). "12-core AMD Ryzen engineering sample rips through UserBenchmark and scores over 99%". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ Deakin, Daniel R. (2022-08-17). "Intel Raptor Lake engineering samples produce mind-boggling results on UserBenchmark". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ "What is the effective CPU speed index? - Answers - UserBenchmark". cpu.userbenchmark.com. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ Matthew Connatser (2019-07-28). "Updated: Userbenchmark Responds to Criticism Over Score Weighing Revisions". Tom's Hardware. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ eTeknix.com (2020-04-22). "UserBenchmark Gets Banned From 3 Huge Reddit Groups". eTeknix. Archived from the original on 2024-05-23. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ Matthew Connatser (2024-02-17). "Controversial benchmarking website goes behind partial paywall — Userbenchmark now requires a $10 monthly subscription [Update]". Tom's Hardware. Retrieved 2025-01-08.