PCMark benchmarks measure overall system performance by using tests based on real-world applications and use cases. In this latest version, workloads reflect tasks performed in the modern workplace. There are three versions of PCMark 10 launching, a basic, advanced and professional edition. The basic version is free and officially became available yesterday. The Advanced Edition is also now available via FutureMark and on Steam. It currently costs $23.99 but after the 5th of July, it will go up to $29.99. The Professional Edition is reserved for businesses, press and government users- this is the edition that became available three weeks ago.
Here is what’s new in PCMark 10:
- Improved design produces a single PCMark 10 score that reflects the system’s performance for typical tasks in a modern office. There are extended, express, and custom run options for exploring other aspects of system performance if needed.
- Just click run and start benchmarking. In PCMark 10 you don’t have to choose between the Accelerated and Conventional benchmarking modes used in PCMark 8.
- We’ve streamlined the workloads so that running the main PCMark 10 benchmark takes less than half the time of the equivalent test in PCMark 8.
- Multi-level reporting – each benchmark run produces a high-level benchmark score, mid-level test group scores, and low-level workload scores. What’s more, you can now compare two results side by side in the app.
- New yet familiar design – PCMark 10 uses the same style of user interface as 3DMark and VRMark.
Here are the three different tests you can run with PCMark 10:
- PCMark 10 benchmark: The main PCMark 10 benchmark test measures your PC’s performance for a wide range of activities from everyday essentials and productivity applications to demanding work with digital media content.
- PCMark 10 Express: A shorter benchmark that focuses on basic home PC use. It includes the Essentials and Productivity test groups. It is less demanding than the main PCMark 10 benchmark.
- PCMark 10 Extended: Expands the main benchmark with demanding gaming tests that measure GPU and CPU performance. The PCMark 10 Extended benchmark gives you a complete view of your PC’s performance for the widest range of activities.