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<\/a>An example of a benchmark test.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n There are plenty of free computer benchmark tests available, but I wanted to focus on a few that I think are most relevant to video editors. Some of these test recommendations crossover to areas like 3D software and gaming. This is because video editing programs often require similar hardware specs in areas like the CPU and GPU.<\/p>\n Alright, let’s dive into the tests!<\/p>\n Cinebench is a simple-to-use CPU benchmark test from Maxon. The current version is Cinebench R20<\/a>. Once you download and launch the app, you can run the CPU test. Before running any benchmark test, close down all other apps you have open, and leave the computer idle while it performs the test.<\/p>\n With Cinebench, you can see where your CPU ranks on the list.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n During the test, you’ll see Cinebench render a test scene of a room with a window. On the left side of the interface, you can see your system’s specs and a ranking board for CPUs. Once the benchmark test completes, you can see where your CPU ranks on the list. Cinebench works on both Windows and Mac.<\/p>\n Blackmagic RAW Speed Test<\/a> is a benchmarking tool that checks a computer\u2019s CPU and GPU speeds using Blackmagic RAW footage. The test will check multiple footage resolution sizes at multiple RAW bitrate settings. After the test, you’ll see a green checkmark on various B-RAW resolutions that should work on your system.<\/p>\n The Blackmagic RAW Speed Test checks your computer’s CPU and GPU speeds.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n The results also show how many frames per second your computer can decode at all resolutions. The Blackmagic RAW Speed Test is a solid benchmark because the whole test runs in about one minute, and it tests both the CPU and GPU. The test is included when you download DaVinci Resolve<\/a>, and works on both Windows and Mac.<\/p>\n Puget Systems<\/a> is a computer-building company, and is regarded as one of the best for building high-end video editing computers. They’ve created their own custom benchmark tests for several popular video editing programs. Check out the full list of Puget System Benchmark Tests<\/a>.<\/p>\n Leave your computer idle while you run your benchmark tests.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n I decided to check out their benchmark test for After Effects. Once downloaded, you’ll need to install it and configure a few settings. (The benchmark is packaged as an Adobe plugin and must be installed before running the test.)<\/p>\n In After Effects, once the plugin is installed, just navigate to Window>Extensions>PugetBench<\/strong> for After Effects. This will begin the benchmark test and automatically run through several pre-built After Effects scenes. It’s best to leave the computer idle as it runs through the test. Puget Systems’ benchmarks can take a while, so keep that it mind. I typically run any PugetBench tests at the end of the day so it can take as long as it needs.<\/p>\n PugetBench is one of the top-rated benchmark tests for video editing.\u00a0<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n Once the test is completed, you’ll see your overall score and some sub-category scores. Results are automatically uploaded online, along with system specs. You can then compare your score with several others on the Puget Systems Benchmark Database<\/a>. This makes it really easy to see what systems are performing the best.<\/p>\n
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