Getting started with Novabench

Novabench helps you understand computer performance by running a series of controlled, standardized benchmark tests. In just a few minutes you’ll receive a report that scores your CPU, GPU, memory, and storage. This report can be compared against our public database so you instantly see where your system stands. Novabench also records live temperature, power-draw, and battery capacity data, giving you a clear picture of how your hardware behaves under load and over time.

Novabench is strictly a diagnostic tool - it never modifies your system settings.

This guide will walk you through the process of getting started with Novabench, so you can begin understanding your computer's performance.

1. Download and install Novabench

The first step is to download Novabench. Once the download is complete, double-click the installer file to begin the installation process. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.

2. Launch Novabench & begin tests

Once Novabench is installed, you can launch it by clicking on the Novabench icon on your desktop or by searching for it in the start menu.

When Novabench launches, you will be prompted to begin a new performance analysis. Click on the "Start Benchmark Tests" button to begin. Novabench will run a series of tests on your computer to evaluate its performance.

4. View the results

When the analysis is complete, Novabench will display the results in an easy-to-read format. You can view detailed information about each test, including scores and performance metrics.

5. Compare

Novabench provides a variety tools to help you understand your benchmark results, such as online comparison.

6. Repeat the analysis

To confirm the effects of any changes, you can repeat the performance analysis and compare the results to your previous analysis.

Next Steps

That's it! With Novabench, you can easily evaluate the performance of your computer. Next, take a closer look at Novabench's capabilties: