Many users are concerned about whether their computer is “powerful”. At the same time, the main difficulty is that in different tasks the computer demonstrates different performance, and, in general, there is no single numerical expression for "computer power". There are a huge number of testing programs that determine the ability of a computer to perform certain tasks, with varying degrees of specialization.
Necessary
Computer, basic computer skills, 3DMark, PassMark test software packages or similar
Instructions
Step 1
Microsoft came closest to creating a unified rating scale. In the latest versions of their operating systems, there is such a function as evaluating the performance of a computer. To use this feature, activate the Computer tab in the Start menu. In the window that appears, select the "System Properties" menu item. Find the line "Score", which displays a certain number. This is an assessment of the performance of a computer. By clicking on the Windows Performance Index hyperlink next to it, you can find out what constitutes the score. The disadvantage of this estimate is its very low accuracy and low information content.
Step 2
The rest of the methods for determining the "power" of a computer are focused on certain types of applications. One of the most popular benchmarks, 3DMark, mainly determines the performance of a computer in games. To find out the "gaming score" of your computer, install 3DMark and run a standard benchmark. You will receive a number in points, which will reflect the power of the computer in games. You can compare your result with others on the Internet.
Step 3
The computing power of a computer is determined using other test programs, one of which is PassMark. After completing it, you will receive an estimate of the processor power, also in points. The developer's website contains a huge statistics of the tests performed, and on it you can compare your result with the ratings of other users.
