Installation and Requirements

Novabench is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux on the download page.

• Windows Requirements
• Windows 7 or newer (64-bit)
• .NET Framework 4.5.2. You can download .NET during installation, if needed.
• Mac requirements
• macOS 10.11 El Capitan or newer
• Graphics test: Approx. mid-2012 newer Mac for Metal API
• Linux requirements
• Most newer 64-bit distributions
• A Pro or Commercial license

Overview

Novabench tests your computer's performance in minutes. Your computer's Novabench Score is easy to compare online - letting you know if your computer isn't running as well as it could be, or helping you make informed upgrade decisions.

Quick Start

• Download, install, and run Novabench
• Press Start Tests on the main screen
• Wait 1-2 minutes for the tests to run
• Don't use your computer during the tests
• It's best to close other applications before testing
• Press View Performance Charts and Comparisons to compare your score online

Next Steps

• Learn more about comparing your scores
• Tuning your computer for better performance