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Score5.8
Rank#20 of 30
PriceFree
Free planYes
Runs onLinux, macOS, Self-hosted, Windows

Summary

MemTest86 is ranked #20 of 30 in PC overclocking software on Everything Xiaomi. It runs on Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Windows. There is a free plan.

MemTest86 plans and pricing

All plans
Free Edition Free No usage restrictions memtest86.com · 4 Oct 2026
Pro Download $116 once $116.00; free upgrades for 12 months One license per machine running Pro at the same time memtest86.com · 4 Oct 2026
Pro USB Flash Drive $144 once $144.00 plus shipping; free upgrades for 12 months One license per machine running Pro at the same time memtest86.com · 4 Oct 2026
Site Edition $5,557 once $5557.00; free upgrades for 12 months Unlimited users within one organization in one country memtest86.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on PC overclocking software

Free plan
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Platform support
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Memory testing
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Bootable diagnostic media
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Diagnostic reports
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Facts

Purpose
MemTest86 boots from USB and tests computer RAM for faults using memory test algorithms and patterns.memtest86.com · 4 Oct 2026
Use cases
The maker says system builders, PC repair stores, overclockers, and PC manufacturers use it to diagnose faulty RAM or rule RAM out as a cause of system instability.memtest86.com · 4 Oct 2026
Test coverage
The product page lists 14 test algorithms, including SIMD, Row Hammer, and DMA tests.memtest86.com · 4 Oct 2026
Memory support
The product page lists DDR2, DDR3, LPDDR4, LPDDR5(x), ECC, CDIMM, and CAMM2 memory support.memtest86.com · 4 Oct 2026
Diagnostic reporting
It can generate customizable HTML reports and decode an error address to identify a failed DIMM or chip on supported configurations.memtest86.com · 4 Oct 2026
Automation and deployment
Pro supports full test automation and custom tests through a configuration file, while Site Edition adds scalable LAN deployment through PXE boot.memtest86.com · 4 Oct 2026
Integration
Site Edition supports PassMark Management Console integration and reporting.memtest86.com · 4 Oct 2026
Security
The product page says MemTest86 binaries support Secure Boot and are signed by Microsoft to verify code integrity.memtest86.com · 4 Oct 2026
Free edition limit
The Free Edition supports up to 16 CPU cores; Pro supports up to 512 cores.memtest86.com · 4 Oct 2026
Platform requirements
Version 11.7 requires UEFI firmware and x86 or ARM64 hardware, and the maker says it does not support Apple Silicon M-series Macs.memtest86.com · 4 Oct 2026
Operating system independence
MemTest86 runs as a standalone program without an operating system, though Windows, Linux, or Intel-based Mac can be used to create its bootable USB drive.memtest86.com · 4 Oct 2026
Support
Free Edition support is through the public forum; Pro and Site include phone, email, and forum support plus 12 months of free upgrades.memtest86.com · 4 Oct 2026
Company
MemTest86 is a PassMark Software product; PassMark describes itself as a privately owned software development group headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with a California branch office.passmark.com · 4 Oct 2026

Company

Founded
1994memtest86.com · 28 Sept 2026
Headquarters
Sydney, Australiamemtest86.com · 28 Sept 2026

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