Testing a video card for performance is most often used before selecting a game or graphics application. In addition, choosing a video card, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the results of its testing before buying.
The performance of the video card can be estimated by applying various loads to it. This article contains a variety of utilities for testing and checking the performance of video cards.
Programs for testing the video card at the end of the work will reveal the load at which it worked more stably, and will allow you to evaluate the real possibilities for comparison with similar models.
Furmark
A small program to test the video card and processor. It is used to check the compatibility of video cards in stress mode with the OpenGL API. The utility allows you to compare the performance of the video adapter with other users' systems. FurMark works with the video adapter according to the stress testing algorithm and allows you to flexibly configure configurations for verification. Testing is possible both in window and in full screen mode. For overclockers and advanced users who are engaged in overclocking video cards, the application provides for the setting of various modes with maximum load. In this case, the graphics core is fully loaded to the peak level. In addition, the utility has a built-in mode for testing a graphics card - type, core frequency values, memory type and technology.
Using FurMark is recommended only on a fully debugged and configured system, with the latest drivers installed.
The advantages of this utility include:
- the ability to check the stability or performance of the video card by choosing the resolution and duration of testing;
- the program is free and in Russian;
- easily find the limiting frequencies for overclocking;
- test results are compared by other user results.
And the main drawback of some users noted the hard load of the video card during the test. But for this she was created.
3DMark Utility
A powerful application to scan your computer. Designed to measure performance in the main graphics subsystem. It makes it possible to measure the power of both a personal computer and a variety of gadgets, smartphones and tablet devices.
The latest graphics technology is used by the program to test the nVidia graphics card, including the capabilities of the latest version of DirectX. In addition, it is designed to work with previous generations of video cards.
At the end of testing, 3DMark will show the number of points scored by your device. Many of the advantages of this application include the ability to test the performance of devices on the platforms Windows, Android and iOS.
The utility resembles an ordinary computer toy in its interface and structure, but the user does not affect the testing process.
Key features and features:
- support for various operating systems and device types;
- during the test, comprehensive testing of system components;
- beautiful graphics of interactive tests;
- modern graphic technologies;
- general device monitoring system for computers, phones and tablets
For the most part, 3DMark is a utility for gamers and a specific benchmark in the computer world that checks the state of the graphics system.
Program for testing the video card OSST
OSST is designed to verify the stability and overlocking of various system components. It will allow not only to assess the potential harm from working at selected frequencies, but also to overclock the GPU and CPU. This is one of the best completely free video adapter testing tools. The OCCT utility reports information about the temperature, load, voltage, and frequency of the GPU / CPU.
The program shows the current, minimum and maximum values of the sensors recorded at the time of its launch. The user can change the clock frequencies of the graphics adapter and central processor at any time and run a test that can create an artificial load on the above components. During the operation of the application, follow the readings of voltage and temperature sensors, which should not exceed the permissible values declared by the manufacturer. Otherwise, lower the frequency or upgrade the power / cooling systems.
OCCT displays graphs of voltage, load and temperature, exports the received data to either a text file or tables.
Features and functions:
- supports processors up to 16 cores;
- serves to check the stability of the GPU / CPU;
- customizable frame rate threshold and resolution for graphical testing;
- carries out statistics both independently and through third-party applications;
- automatically detects the model of the CPU, motherboard and GPU;
- builds voltage, load and temperature graphs in real time.
EVEREST Ultimate Edition Full Computer Diagnostic Pack
This tool will show information about any parameters of your computer, from installed drivers and hardware to data on stability and security of the operating system. In addition to the fact that EVEREST Ultimate Edition will give a complete picture of the state of the system, this utility will allow you to check hardware with increased loads and monitor the status of hardware tools in online mode.
This program for testing a video card in Russian:
- supports a huge number of different devices;
- monitors software installed on a computer;
- allows you to find out the potential capabilities of memory, processor and hard drives installed on the computer;
- able to track their temperature.
The utility interface is convenient and intuitive. You can view the general characteristics of the system, video card, processor, sound card, parameters of devices installed on the motherboard, time of the last reboot and shutdown, etc.
Functional Features:
- displaying information about installed equipment;
- system diagnostics and testing;
- Real-time performance tracking
- convenient structure of all displayed parameters;
- creating reports with information about the system.
Testing a video card with SiSoftware Sandra Lite
This program for testing a video card shows the most detailed information about the system compared to other similar utilities. It provides a large amount of information about the components of a computer and its software. With its help, you can find out information about the video adapter, central processor, ports, chipset, connected printers and external devices, network, system memory and much more.
The application is constantly evolving. Improvements for each next version are implemented by the following utility functionality:
- supported hardware and software is constantly growing;
- latest benchmarking and analysis technologies;
- for more effective work, simplification and improvement of the user interface;
- new features and filling gaps in current versions to meet user needs.
MSI Kombustor
This program for testing a video card provides the ability to check the performance of the current system configuration.
The main utility window has three sections with tests for various components. Separation into individual tools will significantly reduce the time of performance testing. In addition, MSI Kombustor allows you to test each component individually.
The disadvantage of this application is its limitations in cooperation with outdated equipment. Testing older devices will show a performance score far from the truth.
The program takes about three minutes to fully analyze the system. Operating time depends on the configuration. After completing the analysis and getting a score, you can compare the result on the main site of the application with others. MSI Kombustor is a reliable and fully functional tool for testing performance. The program is free and has a convenient interface.
Advantages:
- support for 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems;
- free access;
- display of all the main parameters of the video card, including voltage, temperature, GPU load level, core frequency, video memory size, number of active GPUs;
- setting the number of 3D objects displayed on the screen.
Disadvantages: non-Russian-language interface of the program.
In general, MSI Kombustor includes all the necessary tools for stress testing, allowing you to detect changes in all important parameters after overclocking the video card.
Video Memory Stress Test App
This program for testing a video card in Russian is designed to analyze and diagnose video memory. The user can independently configure the complexity of the memory checks, possibly rapid testing. Test results are logged. Diagnostics of memory is carried out on a bit-by-bit basis. There is a function to create a boot disk for analyzing and diagnosing video memory of computers without loading the operating system.
At the end of the test, a window with the results is displayed. You can get acquainted with the performance indicators of the GPU and compare them with the performance of other graphics cards. In addition, a three-dimensional screen saver is delivered with the program, which is an animated view of our planet from space.
As a graphic object, which is used when testing a video card, a three-dimensional display of the rotating Earth is used.