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Version History

Novabench 6

Novabench 5

Earlier Versions

Version 6.1.2 (7/6/2026)

Adds PDF export and printing of test results
[Linux] Fixes storage test cache bypass issue on some distros, which may have caused higher than expected storage scores
Redesigned share sheet for easier sharing of results
Minor fixes and improvements

Version 6.1.1 (6/29/2026)

[Linux] Fixes sensor compatibility on some systems
Improves storage test reliability on some systems
Fixes LibreOffice application test issue on some systems
Minor fixes and improvements

Version 6.1.0 (6/17/2026)

Adds battery rundown testing (Pro)
Improves NPU hardware compatibility
NPU scores may increase on more capable hardware due to improved workload calibration
Many minor fixes and improvements throughout

Version 6.0.3 (5/27/2026)

Adds dark mode UI
Many minor fixes and improvements throughout

Version 6.0.2 (5/15/2026)

Improves DNS and traceroute test reports
Improves system information detection on some hardware
Fixes incorrect test failures on some hardware
[Linux] Adds battery monitoring and RPM package
Many minor fixes and improvements throughout

Version 6.0.1 (4/9/2026)

Fixes an issue displaying SIMD and scalar results on some systems
Fixes an issue retrieving battery info on some laptops
Minor bug fixes and improvements

Version 6.0.0 (4/7/2026)

Scoring remains the same as v5
Redesigns the UI with more test customization and unified results reporting
Adds NPU benchmarking, network testing, and application tests
Expands CPU, memory, and storage benchmarks
Improves stress testing with throttle detection, and parallel execution
Introduces Explain, which analyzes your results for key insights and recommendations