Geekbench

Geekbench is a cross-platform benchmark suite for comparing processor and graphics-compute performance. It suits people choosing between devices or tracking results across different operating systems and processor architectures. Its free edition covers the core CPU and GPU benchmarks; Pro is the better fit when commercial licensing, automation, or offline result control matters.

Overview

Geekbench brings CPU and GPU compute benchmarks together across Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and Linux. Its CPU tests report single-core and multi-core performance, while its GPU benchmark focuses on compute workloads. That breadth makes it useful for cross-device comparison, though it is a benchmark suite rather than a tool for measuring every aspect of a system.

Practical scenarios, familiar application tasks, and realistic datasets underpin its tests. Users can upload scores to the Geekbench Browser, share them, and use an account to track results from any device. Aggregated charts offer a view of results from real users in real-world environments, but they complement rather than replace an individual device's benchmark score.

Key features

CPU and GPU compute

The CPU benchmark measures single-core and multi-core performance across everyday application areas. The GPU compute benchmark covers machine learning, image processing, and video editing, with support for OpenCL, Metal, Vulkan, and CUDA. This is useful when those compute workloads are relevant; it should not be mistaken for a broad measure of all graphics performance.

Results and workflow

Online result management lets users keep scores together and access them across devices. Pro adds local result storage and the option to keep results out of the public Geekbench Browser, a meaningful distinction for users who need offline control. Its command-line automation and standalone operation from portable storage or a network drive also make Pro more suitable for repeatable or managed benchmark runs.

Pricing

Geekbench uses a freemium model. Geekbench 7 Free costs nothing and includes CPU Benchmark, GPU Compute Benchmark, and Online Results Management. It is the sensible starting point for personal comparisons and sharing, but it does not include the Pro workflow additions.

Geekbench 7 is also described as including CPU Benchmark, GPU Compute Benchmark, and Online Results Management, with no price stated. Geekbench 7 Pro costs $99, paid once per user. It includes benchmark automation, standalone mode, online and offline results management, and a commercial-use license. Choose Pro if you need those capabilities or commercial rights; otherwise the free edition covers the stated core benchmarks. Pro's stated price is per user, so teams should account for each user's license.

Platforms

Geekbench runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows. Support across these five operating-system families is central to its value for cross-platform comparisons, including systems built around different processor architectures.

Who it's for

Geekbench is a strong fit for people comparing CPU and GPU compute results across devices, sharing scores, or following aggregate benchmark charts. Developers and organizations that need automated runs, standalone use, offline result management, or commercial licensing have a clearer case for Pro. It is less suitable when the goal is to assess workloads beyond the CPU and GPU compute areas it benchmarks.

Pros and cons

• Pros: CPU and GPU compute benchmarks span five operating-system families, making cross-platform comparisons practical.
• Pros: Free includes both core benchmark types and online result management, so users can benchmark and share without buying Pro.
• Pros: Pro combines commercial-use licensing with automation, standalone operation, and offline result control for professional workflows.
• Cons: Pro is priced per user, which can raise the cost for teams needing multiple licenses.
• Cons: The free edition lacks the stated Pro automation and offline-management capabilities, limiting its fit for controlled or repeatable workflows.

Alternatives

For a wider set of PC benchmark software, browse the PC Benchmark Software directory.

Choose CrossMark if its freemium model and free trial suit your evaluation, with a free plan that includes a benchmark dashboard and automatic online result submission. Basemark GPU is an option when a home or private-use GPU benchmark is enough; its free plan submits test data to Powerboard, requires internet access, and provides a single score without breakdown analysis. Consider Nexus as a free alternative with no paid tiers.

Blender is the better choice for free, open-source 3D creation rather than benchmarking. For video editing, DaVinci Resolve offers a free plan and a paid Studio edition at $295, paid once. fio is a free, open-source I/O tester for storage testing. Parkdale is a free alternative for Android, macOS, and Windows. ZBrush is worth considering for its free iPad plan with 28 brushes, or its subscription plan for iPad mesh editing.

Verdict

Choose Geekbench if you need a clear way to benchmark CPU and GPU compute performance across operating systems and share or track results. Its free core is useful for personal comparisons; Pro earns its place for commercial use, automated runs, standalone operation, and offline control. Look elsewhere if your priority is a different kind of system or creative-workload tool.