MetaBench

MetaBench is an intuitive software application that enables you to run several benchmarks on the computer, in order to test its abilities.

It is quite simple to work with, as it comes packed with an intuitive set of options that can be figured out by all types of users, regardless of their level of experience.

The interface is represented by a familiar window divided into multiple panels. You can view system information when it comes to the signature, CPU name, speed, manufacturer, L1 and L2 cache size, total and available physical memory, along with total and available virtual memory.

It is possible to run the 54 tests at the same time by clicking a button. In the end you will get a MetaBench score for all tests. Results can be saved to XML format and printed for further scrutiny. You can create a graph and select the type (e.g. integer instructions, shell sort). As far as options are concerned, you can specify the number of times to run the test for.

MetaBench has a good response time and does not cause the operating system to hang, crash or pop up error dialogs during a benchmark. We have not come across any issues throughout our evaluation.

However, MetaBench has remained in beta development stage for too many years, and it does not look like the project will be finished any time soon. Other than that, MetaBench includes intuitive options for all types of users, thanks to the overall simpilcity.