I do wonder if Apple can find a way to also display what the AB is doing. It is claimed to offload some of the work that otherwise would be given to the CPU and/or the GPU, but how can this be determined without some sort of measurement.Īpple's Activity Monitor provides insights to CPU use, RAM(memory) use, disk activities, file cacheing, and so on. Unfortunately, there's no Apple bundled application for measuring the AB's use. Obviously we're are hoping it does provide benefits as it's not a $2 item. We have one included with our MP7,1 order and we're trying to figure out the best way for determining its benefits with our workload. Now compare the scores you got when you ran the Benchmarking software without the overclock with the score that you have achieved with the overclock and there is the improvement in your GPU’s performance.I continue to struggle with knowing the benefits (if any) of the Apple's Afterburner. Then, activate your overclock and run the program again.

The software’s will push your GPU to the limit and see how much pressure they come under. The first thing you need to do is run these software’s and select the ‘Benchmark’ option. Using one of the many Benchmarking software’s available is very easy once you have downloaded them and installed them on your computer. One of the most reliable and trusted names among software’s for checking overclock, GPU-Z is a very useful tool for checking your GPU’s health.Ĭan be downloaded here.

Just like the two software’s listed above, Future Mark’s 3D Mark basic edition is a Benchmarker that will meet all your needs and is available here. Like Heaven, Valley also comes loaded with all the necessary qualities but has a more scenic background for Benchmarking. This is another great offering from the Unigine stable. Unigine HeavenĪnother very useful software for Benchmarking, Unigine’s Heaven is preferred by many games for testing the effects of overclocking. It is also available for download separately from the same website. This Benchmarking software usually comes with MSI Afterburner. Here Is a List Of Some Of The Prominent Benchmarking Software’s: MSI Kombustor For all those engaged in Overclocking your graphics card, Benchmarking tools is a must-have to make sure that things are going smoothly and you are able to overclock effectively.īenchmarking software’s are easily available online and most of them are free.

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