Primate Labs Launches Geekbench 7, Upgrading CPU and GPU Benchmarks for Heavier Workloads
The popular performance benchmarking software releases a new version featuring larger datasets, new audio and video testing including AV1 and Opus, alongside refined multi-core systems to better reflect real-world software behavior.
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- Geekbench 7 features larger datasets and higher processing demands for CPU and GPU.
- Adds new audio/video encoding and decoding tests, including AV1, Opus, and mobile video tasks.
- Pro license priced at $99 USD, discounted to $79 USD through August 6.
- Benchmark scores from Geekbench 6 cannot be compared or used interchangeably with Geekbench 7.
Primate Labs has announced the release of Geekbench 7, the latest version of its hardware benchmarking software, designed to push computers and mobile phones to handle heavier workloads than before. Externally, the application retains a familiar look and feel similar to Geekbench 6, but beneath the surface lies a major overhaul featuring massive datasets, new audio and video tests, and several minor adjustments to more accurately simulate modern hardware workloads.
Key highlights of this version's upgrade include:
- Higher processing demands for CPU and GPU datasets.
- New audio and video encoding and decoding tests.
- Support for popular workloads such as AV1, Opus, video conferencing, streaming, and digital content consumption.
- Redesigned multi-core testing to reflect real-world software behavior, running multi-threaded tasks only when specific simulated workloads dictate.
Regarding pricing and availability, the Pro license for Geekbench 7 will be available at its regular price of $99 USD, with a promotional discount down to $79 USD until August 6. The Pro license allows users to run offline tests without having to upload score results to the Geekbench Browser and continues to fully support major desktop platforms including Windows, macOS, and Linux as before.
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