PCMark 7 includes 7 PC tests for Windows 7, combining more than 25 individual workloads covering storage, computation, image and video manipulation, web browsing and gaming. Specifically designed to cover the full range of PC hardware from netbooks and tablets to notebooks and desktops, PCMark 7 offers complete PC performance testing for Windows 7 for home and business use.

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Computer stress test designed for Windows 7

Windows 7 PC testing features by PCMark 7 edition


    • Basic Edition
    • Advanced Edition
    • Professional Edition
    • Licensed for commercial use*

    • Featured PC tests

    • PCMark test
    • Lightweight test
    • Entertainment test
    • Creativity test
    • Productivity test
    • Computation test
    • Storage test

    • PC test features

    • Unlimited runs
    • Offline result management
    • Command line automation

    • Online Features

    • Your own personal account
    • Search and compare results
    • Unlimited results storage
    • Hide results from public view
    • Advert-free
    • Priority support
    • MSRP price
    • FREE
    • $39.95
    • $995.00

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Minimum requirements

All systems that meet the minimum requirements are able to run the main PCMark test and obtain a PCMark score.

OS:
Microsoft Windows 7
Processor:
1 GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64)
Memory:
1 GB for x86 systems or 2GB for x64 systems
Graphics:
DirectX 9 compatible graphics adaptor
Display:
1024x600 minimum display resolution
Hard drive:
10 GB free space, NTFS file system
Internet connection:
required for product activation in the Professional Edition
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Recommended system requirements

Some tests require more powerful hardware. For the complete PCMark experience and the ability to run all tests use a PC that meets or exceeds the recommended system requirements.

OS:
Windows 7 Home Premium or higher
Processor:
1 GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64)
Memory:
1 GB for x86 systems or 2GB for x64 systems
Graphics:
DirectX 11 compatible graphics adaptor
Display:
1280x1024 display resolution
Hard drive:
10 GB free space, NTFS file system
Internet connection:
required for product activation in the Professional Edition

Specifically some tests require certain hardware in order to run all workloads:
- Entertainment test requires DirectX 10
- Computation test requires DirectX 11

When running these tests on a system with less than the recommended hardware, some workloads will be skipped. Scores from such systems will be lower than systems that meet the recommended requirements.

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Licensed for commercial use

PCMark 7 Professional Edition is the only edition licensed for commercial use. The Professional Edition unlocks all features including custom testing options, unlimited test runs, automation and priority customer support. A commercial license enables you to use the benchmark for business purposes including testing for performance, conformance and stability, for research and development including component evaluation, burn-in testing and competitor analysis and for promotional use including trade shows, consumer events, overclocking competitions and other sales and marketing activities. If you are a member of the press please contact us for special licensing terms.

PCMark system performance tests

PCMark 7 includes a range of tests that give different views of your system’s performance. In the Advanced Edition you can choose which tests to run. The common use and hardware component tests are unavailable in the Basic Edition.

Overall system performance is measured by the PCMark test. This is the only test that returns an official PCMark score. The Lightweight test measures the system capabilities of entry-level systems and mobility platforms unable to run the PCMark test, but it does not generate a PCMark score.

Common use performance is measured by the scenario tests – Entertainment, Creativity and Production – each of which results in a scenario score.

Hardware component performance is measured by the hardware tests – Computation and Storage – each of which results in a hardware score.

PC test descriptions

The PCMark test is a collection of workloads that measure system performance during typical desktop usage. This is the most important test since it returns the official PCMark score for your system.

Lightweight test

The Lightweight test contains a collection of workloads to measure the performance of systems unable to run the PCMark test. On entry-level desktops, tablets and notebooks, only one application tends to be in active use at a time and it is rare to run computationally heavy applications. The Lightweight test is ideal for benchmarking systems using the Windows 7 Starter operating system and is also compatible with Windows Vista. At the end of the test your system is given a Lightweight test score.

Entertainment test

The Entertainment test is a collection of workloads that measure system performance in entertainment scenarios. Individual workloads include recording, viewing, streaming and transcoding TV shows and movies, importing, organizing and browsing new music and several gaming related tasks. If the target system is not capable of running DirectX 10 workloads then those tests are skipped. At the end of the test your system is given an Entertainment test score.

Creativity test

The Creativity test contains a collection of workloads to measure the system performance in typical creativity scenarios. Individual workloads include viewing, editing, transcoding and storing photos and videos. At the end of the test your system is given a Creativity test score.

Productivity test

The Productivity test is a collection of workloads that measure system performance in typical productivity scenarios. Individual workloads include loading web pages and using home office applications. At the end of the test your system is given a Productivity test score.

Computation test

The Computation test contains a collection of workloads that isolate the computation performance of the system. At the end of the test your system is given a Computation test score.

Storage test

The Storage test is a collection of workloads that isolate the performance of the PC’s storage system. You can choose to test other storage devices in addition to the system drive. At the end of the test your system is given a Storage test score.

Testing features

Unlimited runs

All PCMark 7 editions, including the free Basic Edition, offer unlimited benchmark runs.

Offline result management

By default, PCMark 7 submits and stores your benchmark results online on the PCMark website. If you have PCMark 7 Advanced Edition you can also save your result files to your hard drive or other local offline location.

Command line automation

This feature, which is only available in the PCMark 7 Professional Edition, allows the benchmark to be configured and automated using scripts running from the command line.

PCMark 7 online features

PCMark 7 is complemented by online services at pcmark.com that offer additional features and tools. Access to these services is free though the features on offer vary depending on the PCMark 7 edition used.

Your own personal account

A personal account allows you to save your results in one place, add and edit descriptions and comments as well as granting access to all the available features and tools.

Browse, search and compare results

One of the most common questions from users after running a benchmark is “Is my score OK?” The PCMark online service lets you browse, search and compare results from millions of other users. In addition, every time you submit a result you will see how your score compares to those from others with similar hardware.

Unlimited results storage

The PCMark 7 online service allows you to store your benchmark results for reference at a later date. PCMark 7 Basic Edition users are limited to storing just one result. When submitting new results you can choose whether to keep or overwrite the previous result. PCMark 7 Advanced and Professional Edition users can store an unlimited number of results online.

Hide results

By default, all results submitted to the PCMark website are visible to others. PCMark 7 Advanced and Professional Edition users have the option to hide individual results from public view if they wish.

Advert-free

We are able to offer the PCMark online services free of charge because they are part-funded by advertising. We aim to ensure that all advertising on our websites is relevant to our users. PCMark 7 Advanced Edition users who have logged in to the online service will not see any advertising on that section of the website. Please note this does not apply to the main pages on Futuremark.com.

PCMark 7 Windows 7 PC test support

Support

Futuremark offers community powered online support where you can find the answers to common questions and problems. Members of the team read all posts and we aim to respond within 24 hours during normal European working hours. PCMark 7 Professional Edition users have direct email and telephone access to Futuremark staff for priority support.