Novabench
7.2#4 in pc benchmark softwareFrom $36 a yearFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitNovabench vs Prime95
What both publish
| Fact | Novabench | Prime95 |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy | Novabench says it limits the data it collects, and Free testing does not require an account. | GIMPS says it will not sell, distribute, or release participants’ email addresses or other supplied information except where required by law. |
| Stress testing | Free includes CPU, GPU, and VRAM stress tests, while Pro adds parallel stress testing. | Prime95 runs a heavy, consistent workload across CPU cores to test CPU and L1/L2/L3 cache stability. |
| Support | Support is available through documentation, support chat, and [email protected]. | The download page directs users to the Mersenne Forum for help and lists email contacts for networking/server issues and other software questions. |
Novabench plans
- FreeFree
- Plus Monthly$6 a month
- Plus$36 a year
- Pro$216 a year
Prime95 plans
- Prime95Free
Pick Novabench if…
Novabench suits people who want to benchmark a personal computer across several hardware components, with optional network and AI tests. Its Novabench for Work offering is aimed at IT professionals seeking an endpoint performance suite.
Pick Prime95 if…
Prime95 suits people who want to contribute computer work to GIMPS or run a consistent CPU workload to check processor and cache stability. The GUI-less Windows service build is intended for Windows Server experts.