PCMark 10

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"PCMark 10 is a benchmarking tool for Windows, offering relevant tests that replicate real-world activities. It's ideal for comparing system performance, choosing upgrades, and assessing the impact of updates. Its tests cover a wide range, from browsing to gaming, and it's faster and more user-friendly than its predecessors."

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 166 reviews

optimization6 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

PCMark 10 provides a comprehensive benchmarking tool that accurately reflects real-world performance for everyday tasks like web browsing and office applications.
The software is easy to use and offers valuable insights into a computer's performance, making it a good choice for IT professionals and system integrators.
It is a reliable tool for assessing system performance and can help users determine if their PC needs an upgrade, especially for business-oriented tasks.

Many users find the benchmarks to be focused on basic office tasks, lacking in depth and not suitable for gaming or high-performance evaluations.
The software has been reported to be buggy, with frequent crashes and issues running tests, leading to frustration among users.
The high price point is considered unjustifiable by many, especially given the availability of free alternatives that offer similar benchmarking capabilities.

optimization
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
74%
9%
The optimization aspect of the software is generally well-received for its ability to benchmark and assess overall PC performance, particularly for everyday tasks like web browsing and office applications. However, it is noted that the tool lacks depth in analysis and is not suitable for gaming benchmarks, with users suggesting that it primarily serves a niche audience focused on business performance rather than high-performance gaming. While it provides valuable insights for users looking to monitor and improve their PC's efficiency, those with high-performance rigs may find it less beneficial.
- “It's a comprehensive benchmark to get insight about your computer's performance.”
- “Great tool to baseline machines and then measure performance improvements of upgrades.”
- “With PCMark 10, they aim to provide a comprehensive tool for assessing PC performance in everyday tasks.”
- “Not much value for high performance PC and gaming.”
- “The lack of depth in the analysis is another drawback, especially for those who crave detailed insights into their PC's performance.”
- “If you've found your workstation lacking in these respects, putting a number on said lack of performance won't do you much good and perhaps PCMark 10 shouldn't be the number one priority for your next purchase in that scenario.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Users report mixed experiences with graphics benchmarking software, noting that while 3DMark is praised for its effectiveness in assessing gaming and graphics performance, PCMark is criticized for frequent crashes and poor reliability, particularly with Nvidia graphics cards. Despite attempts to resolve these issues through software updates and driver changes, many users remain frustrated with the lack of consistent results.
- “Tried and tried and tried again, the software crashes during the first benchmark and can never get a result. All the FAQs and forums talk about this problem with AMD graphics cards; however, I'm using NVIDIA. I've waited for patches for this software (been through a couple now) and new graphics drivers, but neither provides any change to the outcome of the software. 3DMark is great, PCMark is garbage.”
- “3DMark, for example, is better suited for gamers and those focused on graphics performance.”
- “Useful general benchmark for PCs and laptops - not specifically gaming and graphics focused.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The narrative quality of PCMark 10 is not centered on a traditional storyline, but rather conveys a story through the performance results it generates, highlighting the user's experience indirectly.
- “While PCMark 10 isn’t a story-driven game, it tells a story through its results.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay mechanics of PCMark 10 are simple and user-friendly, allowing players to easily select a test and initiate it with a single click, streamlining the overall experience.
- “The mechanics of PCMark 10 are straightforward—select your test, hit run, and let the software do its thing.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent crashes reported during benchmarks, rendering it nearly unusable for players.
- “The game is incredibly buggy and useless; it keeps crashing halfway through the benchmark.”
- “Frequent crashes make it impossible to enjoy the game.”
- “I experienced constant instability, with the game freezing and crashing repeatedly.”