Novabench

What is Novabench and what does it test?

Novabench is a free benchmarking, stress testing, and monitoring application for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It tests the core components of your computer - CPU, GPU, memory, storage, and NPU - using workloads designed for modern hardware. Each test produces a score that represents real-world capability, not just theoretical throughput. Beyond benchmarking, Novabench includes network speed testing with download, upload, latency, and jitter measurements, real-time sensor monitoring for temperatures, power draw, and battery health, and configurable stress tests to push your system under sustained

Is Novabench free?

Yes. Novabench Free includes the full benchmark suite - CPU, GPU, memory, storage, and NPU tests - along with network speed testing, comparison reports, and sensor monitoring. There is no time limit, no trial period, and no account required to run tests and view your results. Novabench Plus adds features for users who want more depth: extended stress testing modes, detailed historical sensor logging, advanced comparison charts, and priority access to new features. Novabench Pro is designed for power users and professionals who need persistent monitoring, batch testing, and deeper data export c

What platforms does Novabench support?

Novabench runs natively on Windows 10 and 11, macOS 12 (Monterey) and later, and most recent Linux distributions. Each platform version is built to take full advantage of platform-specific hardware and APIs - including Apple Silicon on macOS, DirectX and Vulkan on Windows, and OpenCL and Vulkan on Linux. The benchmark tests produce comparable scores across platforms, so you can directly compare a Windows desktop against a Mac laptop or a Linux workstation. Novabench also supports virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) environments for IT teams that need to benchmark virtualized endpoints.

How accurate are Novabench benchmark results?

Novabench tests are designed to produce consistent, repeatable results that reflect real-world performance. Each benchmark workload targets a specific component - CPU integer and floating point, GPU compute and 3D rendering, memory bandwidth and latency, storage read and write - using operations that mirror how modern software actually uses hardware. Scores are normalized and validated against reference hardware to ensure comparability across different systems and configurations. To get the most accurate results, close other applications before testing. Novabench will flag common issues that c

What is the Novabench score and how is it calculated?

The Novabench score is a single number that summarizes your system's overall performance across all tested components. It is calculated by combining weighted sub-scores from each benchmark category - CPU, GPU, memory, and storage - with each category contributing based on its impact on typical computing workloads. Higher scores indicate better performance. The scoring system is designed so that scores are directly comparable: a system scoring 2000 is roughly twice as capable as one scoring 1000 in the tested workloads. You can compare your overall score and individual component scores against

How does Novabench compare to other benchmark tools?

Novabench is designed to give you a complete picture of your system in one tool. Where most benchmark utilities focus on a single component or a single type of test, Novabench covers CPU, GPU, memory, storage, NPU, network speed, stress testing, and sensor monitoring in a single application. Tests run in minutes rather than hours, and results include plain-language explanations alongside the numbers. The comparison database with millions of results means you get immediate context - not just a score, but an understanding of where your system stands. Novabench is also cross-platform, so you can

Can I compare my results with other systems?

Yes. After running a benchmark, Novabench generates a comparison report that places your results in context against millions of validated results from other users. You can see percentile rankings for each component, compare against specific hardware configurations, and identify which components are performing above or below expectations. The comparison database includes detailed system information - processor model, GPU, RAM configuration, storage type - so you can find systems similar to yours or evaluate hardware you are considering. Comparison reports are available in Novabench Free and inc

Does Novabench include stress testing?

Yes. Novabench includes stress testing that puts your CPU, GPU, and memory under sustained load to test stability and thermal performance. Stress tests are useful for verifying that a new build, overclock, or hardware upgrade is stable under prolonged use, and for identifying thermal throttling or cooling issues that only appear under heavy load. During stress testing, Novabench monitors and logs temperatures, clock speeds, and power draw in real time, so you can see exactly how your system responds to sustained workloads. Extended stress testing modes and additional configuration options are