Complete Windows PC Performance Testing
PCMark 7 is a complete PC benchmarking solution for Windows 7 and Windows 8. It includes 7 tests combining more than 25 individual workloads covering storage, computation, image and video manipulation, web browsing and gaming. Specifically designed for the full range of PC hardware from netbooks and tablets to notebooks and desktops, PCMark 7 offers complete Windows PC performance testing for home and business use.
- The industry standard PC benchmark test for Windows 7 and Windows 8.
- 7 different tests combining more than 25 targeted workloads.
- Measure performance under common use scenarios or at the hardware component level.
- Ideal for testing the performance of SSDs and other storage devices.
PCMark test
Complete PC testing with one click
The PCMark test is a complete PC benchmark that measures overall system performance during typical desktop usage across a range of activities such as handling images and video, web browsing and gaming. This is the most important test since it returns the official PCMark score for the system.
Creativity test
Advanced and Professional Editions
The Creativity test contains a collection of workloads to measure the system performance in typical creativity scenarios. Individual workloads include viewing, editing, transcoding and storing photos and videos. At the end of the benchmark your PC is given a Creativity test score.
Entertainment test
Advanced and Professional Editions
The Entertainment test measures your PC performance in common entertainment scenarios such as recording, viewing, streaming and transcoding TV shows and movies, importing, organizing and browsing new music and playing games. Some workloads require DirectX 10.
Productivity test
Advanced and Professional Editions
The Productivity test is a collection of workloads that measure system performance in typical productivity scenarios. Individual workloads include loading web pages and using home office applications.
Computation test
Advanced and Professional Editions
The Computation test measures CPU and GPU computation performance without being unduly influenced by the system memory, chipset or storage devices. Some workloads require DirectX 11.
Storage test
Advanced and Professional Editions
The Storage test is a collection of workloads that isolate the performance of your PC's HDD or SSD. You can choose to test other storage devices in addition to the main system drive.
Lightweight test
Advanced and Professional Editions
The Lightweight test is ideal for benchmarking entry-level desktops, tablets and notebooks using the Windows 7 Starter operating systems, or other systems that are unable to run the main PCMark test.
PCMark 7
Basic Edition
Free download
With PCMark 7 Basic Edition you can run the PCMark test an unlimited number of times. Upgrade to the Advanced Edition to unlock the other tests.
Free download
Advanced Edition
The complete PC benchmark
PCMark 7 Advanced Edition includes all 7 tests and unlimited results storage - everything you need for PC benchmarking in one easy to use application.
$39.95
BuyProfessional Edition
The industry standard
Designed for our business customers, PCMark 7 Professional Edition unlocks all tests and features including command line automation.
$995
BuyWhat's new in PCMark 7 v1.4.0
Released March 4, 2013
Benchmark scores are affected by the changes in this update and you should not compare scores from PCMark 7 v1.4.0 with any previous version.
- Enhanced accuracy in video playback drawn frames measurement.
- Enable or disable hardware accelerated video transcoding from the help-tab for troubleshooting.
- The Storage test produces an additional "raw" result with metric idle values excluded from the score calculation.
Ready for Windows 8
PCMark 7 version 1.4.0 is fully compatible with Windows 8. Check out our other Windows 8 benchmarks.
Minimum system requirements
| OS: | Microsoft Windows 7 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 1 GHz, 32-bit(x86) or 64-bit(x64) |
| Memory | 1 GB (x86), 2GB (x64) systems |
| Graphics | DirectX 9.0c compatible |
| Hard drive | 10 GB free hard disk space |
All systems that meet the minimum requirements will be able to get a PCMark score. Internet connection required for some features.
Recommended system requirements
| OS: | Windows 7 Home Premium |
|---|---|
| Processor | 1 GHz, 32-bit(x86) or 64-bit(x64) |
| Memory | 1 GB (x86), 2GB (x64) systems |
| Graphics | DirectX 11 compatible |
| Hard drive | 10 GB free hard disk space |
Some workloads in the Entertainment and Computation tests require more powerful hardware. These workloads are skipped when testing systems with less than the recommended hardware.
PCMark 7 for business use
PCMark 7 Professional Edition is the only edition licensed for business use. For details of our site licensing program please contact us.PCMark 7 for press
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Latest version: PCMark 7 v1.4.0
