PCMark 8

About

PCMark 8 is a benchmarking tool that measures the performance of your PC with a variety of tests, simulating real-world activities such as web browsing, video chat, and gaming. It provides detailed analysis and comparisons of your system's performance, helping you understand the impact of hardware upgrades or software changes. The software offers customizable settings, allowing you to tailor the tests to your specific needs.

Play Modes

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

58%

Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

Offers a comprehensive look at PC performance across various tasks, making it a valuable tool for serious users.
Allows users to compare their hardware with thousands of others online, providing insights for performance improvement.
Includes a battery life testing feature that is highly regarded and easy to use.

Experiences frequent crashes and compatibility issues, making it unreliable for many users.
Benchmark tests are excessively long, often taking 20-90 minutes, which frustrates users seeking quick assessments.
Lacks detailed metrics and insights, providing only abstract scores that do not help in identifying specific performance bottlenecks.

optimization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users appreciating the ability to compare hardware performance against a large database, while others criticize the lengthy benchmarking process (20-40 minutes) that yields little useful data for performance tweaking. Although the tool is effective for assessing overall PC performance, it lacks in-depth customization options, leaving some users wanting more from their benchmarking experience. Overall, it serves its purpose but may not meet the expectations of those seeking detailed insights.
- “Then you can compare your exact hardware with thousands of others and both make sure it is running like it should and get ideas for how to improve performance.”
- “PCMark 8 excels in its breadth of testing, particularly for those looking to gauge overall PC performance.”
- “It's designed for those serious about their PC performance, offering detailed insights at the cost of time and patience.”
- “This is, without a second thought, the worst modern performance test.”
- “The tests take way too long (20-40 minutes) and do not provide any useful data in the end when tweaking performance.”
- “Does the job to test our performance on laptop and desktop, but it would have been great if there were more custom in-depth ways to benchmark. For the price, it's an okay purchase.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is straightforward, focusing on selecting tests, executing them, and analyzing the outcomes, which contributes to a user-friendly experience.
- “Mechanically, it’s simple—select tests, run them, and analyze the results.”
- “The gameplay feels overly simplistic and lacks depth, making it repetitive quickly.”
- “The mechanics are basic and don't offer much variety, leading to a dull experience.”
- “The gameplay is frustratingly linear, with little room for creativity or exploration.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics prioritize functionality over visual appeal, featuring a minimalistic design that enhances user navigation and usability.
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “The art style is bland and uninspired, making the game visually unappealing.”
- “Character models are poorly designed, which detracts from the overall experience.”