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Super PI 2.1

Super PI is a single-threaded benchmark that calculates pi to a specific number of digits. It uses the Gauss-Legendre algorithm and is a Windows port of a program used by Yasumasa Kanada in 1995 to compute pi to 232 digits. It’s a good indicator of CPU and memory performance, and a good stress test for things like the VRM and cooling hardware too.

Available now on Super PI.

Wprime 2.11

wPrime 2.11 is a multi-threaded benchmark tool designed to stress-test your CPU by performing complex calculations. It specifically focuses on evaluating your CPU’s ability to handle heavy multi-core workloads, making it useful for overclockers, system builders, and anyone looking to gauge their CPU’s performance under demanding conditions. The benchmark calculates square roots using the Newton method, providing results for both 32 million and 1024 million iterations, testing different levels of computational intensity. It offers both single-threaded and multi-threaded modes, allowing you to see how well your CPU scales with additional cores.

Available now from WPrime.

Y-Cruncher

Y-Cruncher is a specialized benchmarking tool designed to measure the computational power of your system by calculating the mathematical constant Pi (π) to trillions of digits. It’s a multi-threaded application, leveraging the full capabilities of modern multi-core processors and large amounts of RAM. Y-Cruncher is often used by enthusiasts and overclockers to stress-test their systems, assess stability, and compare performance with other configurations. While it doesn’t directly measure gaming or 3D rendering performance, its focus on heavy computational tasks makes it a good indicator of a system’s raw number-crunching abilities, particularly for memory-intensive operations.

Available now from numberworld.org.