How much RAM do you need?
A practical guide to 8, 16, 32 and 64 GB of RAM, why dual channel matters and how to check whether your PC needs more memory.
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Benchmark news and field notes.
Clear explanations of hardware performance, test methodology and the browser technologies behind every result.
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Why the same processor scores differently in two laptops
Power limits, cooling and power settings explain why two laptops with the same CPU can finish a benchmark far apart.
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17 new processors added to the PCBenchmark catalog
Core i5-14400F, Ryzen 7 5700X3D, Core Ultra 9 275HX, Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and 13 more CPUs requested by visitors are now in the catalog.
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How to read your PCBenchmark score
What the overall score, the CPU, GPU and memory results and the run quality label tell you about your PC.
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CPU or GPU bottleneck? How to tell what is holding your PC back
The signs of a CPU or a GPU bottleneck in games, how to check your own system and which part to upgrade first.
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What a browser benchmark can measure, and what it cannot
Browser tests measure real CPU, GPU and memory performance, but browsers hide exact RAM size, VRAM and temperatures. Here is why.
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Running a PC stress test safely
How to prepare, which temperatures to watch and which signs point to throttling or instability during a CPU and GPU stress test.
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