UserBenchmark
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Type of site | Computer hardware ranking charts |
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| Products | Computer benchmarking tool |
| URL | www |
UserBenchmark is a computer benchmark program that gives the user's computer hardware scores based on how well their computer performs. The website provides computer hardware ranking charts which compare performance between CPU, GPU, SSD, HDD, RAM, and USB drive models.
Features
[edit]UserBenchmark allows users to upload their hardware score results to the website, which makes the website a frequent source of unreleased hardware leaks. For example, benchmarks of recent CPU engineering samples can be searched for on the website using search queries AMD Eng Sample[1] and Intel 0000[2] then sorting by new.
Users will also see how well their computer hardware compares against other users' computers and be able to quickly identify performance issues.
In 2025, UserBenchmark imposed a $10 per year fee to use its benchmark program during periods of high usage. Only a limited number of users can test for free at any one time, and if no slots are open, then only the subscribers can test. To test with the open free slots, users will have to complete a 3D captcha minigame where the goal is to shoot down 13 ships.[3]
Controversies
[edit]UserBenchmark has been accused of bias against AMD,[4] notably facing backlash over its review of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D,[5][6] in which the high-end CPU was called "pointless for gaming".[7]
In July 2019, UserBenchmark updated how it calculates the effective speed index[8] on its website's CPU hardware rankings, drastically affecting the ranking positions of CPUs, which penalized AMD processors.[9] This resulted in backlash on social media, as well as banning discussion of the website including link sharing on hardware enthusiast boards.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ Deakin, Daniel R. (2019-05-15). "12-core AMD Ryzen engineering sample rips through UserBenchmark and scores over 99%". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ Deakin, Daniel R. (2022-08-17). "Intel Raptor Lake engineering samples produce mind-boggling results on UserBenchmark". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ Matthew Connatser (2024-02-17). "Controversial benchmarking website goes behind partial paywall — Userbenchmark now requires a $10 monthly subscription [Update]". Tom's Hardware. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ Sen, Sayan. "Notorious UserBenchmark is already throwing shade at AMD's new Ryzen 7 5800X3D". neowin.net. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
- ^ Scott, Benjamin (12 November 2024). "No, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is not 'pointless' and comparing it to the i5-13600K misses the mark". PC Guide. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
- ^ Thubron, Rob (11 November 2024). "UserBenchmark faces backlash over Ryzen 7 9800X3D review, suggests 13600K and 14600K instead". TechSpot. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
- ^ Nassir, Hassam (10 November 2024). "UserBenchmark suggests you buy the i5-13600K over the Ryzen 7 9800X3D — says AMD drives sales with 'aggressive marketing' rather than 'real-world performance'". Tom's Hardware. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
- ^ "What is the effective CPU speed index? - Answers - UserBenchmark". cpu.userbenchmark.com. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ Matthew Connatser (2019-07-28). "Updated: Userbenchmark Responds to Criticism Over Score Weighing Revisions". Tom's Hardware. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ eTeknix.com (2020-04-22). "UserBenchmark Gets Banned From 3 Huge Reddit Groups". eTeknix. Archived from the original on 2024-05-23. Retrieved 2025-01-08.