A browser speed test is a computer benchmark that scores the performance of a web browser , by measuring the browser's efficiency in completing a predefined list of tasks. In general the testing software is available online, located on a website, where different algorithms are loaded and performed in the browser client. Typical test tasks are rendering and animation, DOM transformations, string operations, mathematical calculations, sorting algorithms , graphic performance tests and memory instructions. Browser speed tests have been used during browser wars to prove superiority of specific web browsers. The popular Acid3 test is no particular speed test but checks browser conformity to web standards (though it checks whether a general performance goal is met).
20-874: Speedometer was originally developed by the WebKit team at Apple and released in 2014 and was updated in 2018. Speedometer 2.0 tests a browser's Web app responsiveness by timing simulated user interactions. This benchmark simulates user actions for adding, completing, and removing to-do items using multiple examples in TodoMVC. Each example in TodoMVC implements the same todo application using DOM APIs in different ways. Some call DOM APIs directly from ECMAScript 5 (ES5), ECMASCript 2015 (ES6), ES6 transpiled to ES5, and Elm transpiled to ES5. Others use one of eleven popular JavaScript frameworks: React, React with Redux, Ember.js, Backbone.js, AngularJS, (new) Angular, Vue.js, jQuery, Preact, Inferno, and Flight. Many of these frameworks are used on
40-655: A website specialising in news and reviews of PC games, called YouGamers. In January 2008, Futuremark announced the formation of the Futuremark Games Studio. In August 2008, at the Leipzig Games Convention, Futuremark Games Studio announced details of its first game, Shattered Horizon . In December 2009, Futuremark's mobile and embedded business unit was spun off and renamed Rightware . In March 2012, Futuremark sold its game development division to Rovio Entertainment (developer of
60-549: Is a computer benchmarking tool created and developed by UL (formerly Futuremark ), to determine the performance of a computer's 3D graphic rendering and CPU workload processing capabilities. Running 3DMark produces a 3DMark score, with higher numbers indicating better performance. The 3DMark measurement unit is intended to give a normalized means for comparing different PC hardware configurations (mostly graphics processing units and central processing units ), which proponents such as gamers and overclocking enthusiasts assert
80-429: Is a weighted sum of the game tests. The results of CPU and other tests are not taken into account. As a complete package, 3DMark03 consists of: The final score is a geometric mean weighting the game tests equally. The CPU results are not taken into account. In the free version only the part 1, "Return to Proxycon", of the demo is shown now. The scoring formula was changed to incorporate CPU tests results: "For
100-512: Is a DirectX 11 test for gaming PCs. Fire Strike Extreme is a variant of Fire Strike used to test high-performance gaming PCs with multiple GPUs. Fire Strike Ultra is yet another variant of Fire Strike, which is meant to test enthusiast-grade PCs that are able to game at 4K resolution. Time Spy is a DirectX 12 test added in July 2016. DirectX 12 is only available in Windows 10 and newer, so the test
120-474: Is a benchmark created by the webkit team that aims to measure JavaScript performance on tasks relevant to the current and near future use of JavaScript in the real world, such as encryption and text manipulation. The suite further attempts to be balanced and statistically sound. Version 0.9 was released by the WebKit team in December 2007. It was well-received, and other browser developers also use it to compare
140-930: Is a cross-platform browser benchmark that runs HTML5- and JavaScript-based workloads. The benchmark provides scores for six individual workloads, as well as an overall score. WebXPRT is published by the BenchmarkXPRT Development Community, which is administered by Principled Technologies, and is one of the BenchmarkXPRT benchmarks. WebXPRT 4 is the most current version of WebXPRT. Performance test for HTML5 3D applications. It tests performance in both Canvas3D and WebGL . A Mozilla test suite based on SunSpider tests. It takes several minutes for execution and displays very detailed information about every single test task. Another JavaScript test suite from Mozilla, released September 14, 2010. A JavaScript test suite developed by Apple. SunSpider
160-598: Is a mobile-only test introduced in March 2015 for Android and iOS, which is aimed at recent mobile devices and flagship phones. Cloud Gate is a DirectX 11 feature level 10 test for typical home PC and notebooks. Sky Diver is a DirectX 11 test aimed at gaming laptops and mid-range PCs that cannot achieve double-digit frame rates in the more demanding Fire Strike test. Night Raid is a DirectX 12 test designed for systems using integrated graphics, such as tablets, laptops, and desktops lacking dedicated graphics hardware. Fire Strike
180-576: Is indicative of end-user performance capabilities. Many versions of 3DMark have been released since 1998. Scores cannot be compared across versions as each test is based on a specific version of the DirectX API . 3DMark 11 and earlier versions, being no longer suitable to test modern hardware, have been made available as freeware by providing keys to unlock the full version on the UL website. Windows 98 Windows 98 SE Windows 2000 The final score
200-635: The Angry Birds franchise) for an undisclosed sum. The sale was intended to allow the company to focus on its benchmarking software. On 31 October 2014, Futuremark was acquired by UL for an undisclosed sum. On 23 April 2018, Futuremark was rebranded as UL Benchmarks . The Futuremark website was closed, and its content was moved to a new UL Benchmarks website. Despite the acquisition and rebranding, UL Benchmarks retains its headquarters and R&D operations in Espoo, Finland. 3DMark 3DMark
220-614: The CPU workload, path-finding, physics and engine routines are used instead, across multiple threads . The free version only shows the part 1, "Return to Proxycon", of the demo. Initially the 3DMark Vantage range included a free trial which allowed a single run, the Basic Edition priced at US$ 6.95 and the Advanced Edition priced at US$ 19.95. On March 15, 2011 Futuremark released an update for 3DMark Vantage that discontinued
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#1732775345220240-676: The JavaScript performance of different browsers. Version 0.9.1 was released in April 2010. Version 1.0 was released in April 2013. A JavaScript test suite by Google , used to optimize the Google Chrome web browser. It does not test rendering performance. It was superseded by Google's Octane benchmark. Google's JavaScript test suite which replaces the V8 benchmark. According to Google, "Octane v.1 consists of 13 tests, 5 new ones and 8 from
260-544: The company altered its trading name to "MadOnion.com" until finally settling on "Futuremark Corporation" in 2002. The 3DMark series has been the company's most popular and successful to date. Futuremark's applications are distributed via the Internet as well as offline media. In addition to its benchmarking software, the company has also provided services such as IHV/ISV customised benchmarks, 3D demos as well as online and data services. In March 2007, Futuremark launched
280-409: The first time in its history, the CPU result affects the final 3DMark score. This was done due to the fact that there are more and more games using complex AI algorithms and complex physics calculations." Some of the graphics tests have the following features: The CPU tests in 3DMark06 are different from those found in previous 3DMark versions - instead of using software vertex shading to provide
300-429: The first to enable cross-platform performance comparisons. Unlike previous versions, 3DMark features separate benchmark tests with each producing its own score. Ice Storm is a DirectX 11 feature level 9 / OpenGL ES 2.0 test targeting smartphones, tablets and entry-level PCs. Ice Storm Extreme is a variant of Ice Storm that uses more demanding settings to provide a suitable test for high-end mobile devices. Sling Shot
320-460: The most popular websites in the world, such as Facebook and Twitter. The performance of these types of operations depends on the speed of the DOM APIs, the JavaScript engine, CSS style resolution, layout, and other technologies. Peacekeeper is a platform-independent benchmark by Futuremark that tests rendering, mathematical and memory operations. It takes approx. 5 minutes for execution and tells
340-438: The original V8 Benchmark Suite." Octane v.2 supplanted v.1, consisting of "17 tests, four more than Octane v1." As of April 12 2017, Google no longer maintains Octane. This tests vector, bitmap, and text rendering for both Adobe Flash and HTML5. Futuremark Futuremark Oy was a Finnish software development company that produced computer benchmark applications for home, business, and press use. Futuremark
360-434: The results of other browsers with different CPUs. Futuremark stopped maintaining Peacekeeper in July 2015. The test was taken offline in March 2018 and is no longer available. Microsoft maintains a suite of performance-oriented tests, often designed to test and stress JavaScript and rendering performance. These tests are typically designed to highlight IE 's performance, but are compatible with other major browsers. WebXPRT
380-437: The trial edition and made the Basic Edition free to download. 3DMark 11 included four Graphics tests - Deep Sea 1 & 2, High Temple 1 & 2 - for measuring GPU performance, a Physics test measuring CPU performance, and a Combined test targeting CPU and GPU performance. 3DMark 11 included a Demo that adds a soundtrack to the visual content. Scores from Windows, Android and iOS can be compared making this version of 3DMark
400-517: Was acquired by UL on 31 October 2014, and was formally merged into the company on 23 April 2018. Prior to Futuremark, the founding team developed Final Reality, a benchmarking tool, at Remedy Entertainment , in cooperation with VNU European Labs . Following the tool's release, Futuremark was founded in Espoo in November 1997 and formally launched on 27 February 1998. Soon after being founded
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