MemTest86
7.5#1 in pc overclocking softwareFrom $76 a yearFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
VisitMemTest86 vs ZenMaster
What both publish
| Fact | MemTest86 | ZenMaster |
|---|---|---|
| Integration | Site Edition supports PassMark Management Console integration and reporting. | ZenMaster provides a typed Python library and a JSON CLI output mode for use by scripts and other programs. |
| 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. | Linux use requires root privileges, Windows requires Administrator privileges, and macOS requires root privileges. |
| Purpose | MemTest86 boots from USB and tests computer RAM for faults using memory test algorithms and patterns. | ZenMaster configures power limits, thermal thresholds, VRM current limits, clocks, voltages, and Curve Optimizer offsets on AMD Zen processors through the SMU. |
MemTest86 plans
- Pro Site Edition$5,557, paid once
- MemTest86 Pro Support Extension$76 a year
- Free EditionFree
- Pro Support Extension$76 a year
- Pro Download$116, paid once
- Pro USB Drive$144, paid once
ZenMaster plans
No prices published.
Pick MemTest86 if…
MemTest86 suits people diagnosing RAM faults or checking whether memory is contributing to system instability. Its Pro and Site editions add automation or LAN deployment for users who need those capabilities.
Pick ZenMaster if…
It suits users tuning supported AMD processors from Linux, macOS, or Windows, and developers using Python or JSON interfaces. It is not intended for Intel processors.