Best Game Benchmark Software in 2026
Updated
In short: GameBench is ranked #1 of 20 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Basemark GPU and PerfDog. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Basemark GPU.
Whether you’re checking a graphics workload or comparing game performance, benchmark tools differ in what they run and how they present results. The ranked entries can be compared on workload type, benchmark presets, custom workloads, and platform support. Check whether results can be compared, exported, or viewed in an online database, and weigh free-plan availability against the published starting price. GameBench and Basemark GPU appear among the first entries, alongside PerfDog and 3DMark. Use the listed criteria to see which measurement and result-handling options suit the work you want to do.
20 game benchmark software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 GameBench Top pick · 8.1 Free plan · Free
#2 Basemark GPU Runner-up · 7.4 Free plan · Free
#3 PerfDog Also great · 7.3 Free plan · Free- Free planFree trial AndroidapiiOSLinuxmacOSself-hostedWebWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Workload type
- game
- Platform support
- multi
- Custom workloads
- Yes
- Result comparison
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free plan AndroidiOSLinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Workload type
- graphics
- Platform support
- multi
- Custom workloads
- Yes
- Result comparison
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free plan AndroidiOSmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Workload type
- game
- Platform support
- multi
- Result comparison
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free plan AndroidiOSmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 29.99 one-time
- Workload type
- both
- Platform support
- multi
- Custom workloads
- Yes
- Result comparison
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Workload type
- both
- Platform support
- windows
- Result comparison
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - AndroidLinuxWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Workload type
- graphics
- Platform support
- multi
- Custom workloads
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 14.95 one-time
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - LinuxWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 19.95 one-time
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - WindowsAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 17.99 one-time
- Workload type
- both
- Platform support
- multi
- Custom workloads
- Yes
- Result comparison
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 2,500 one-time
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - LinuxWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 14.95 one-time
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Workload type
- game
- Platform support
- windows
- Custom workloads
- No
- Result comparison
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Workload type
- game
- Platform support
- windows
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Workload type
- both
- Platform support
- windows
- Custom workloads
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Linux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Workload type
- graphics
- Platform support
- linux
- Custom workloads
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Workload type
- game
- Platform support
- windows
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms -
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 3.99 one-time
- Workload type
- both
- Platform support
- windows
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms
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Questions about this list
Which game benchmark software is ranked first on The Geeks Club?
GameBench is ranked #1 of 20 with a score of 8.1. Basemark GPU is second and PerfDog third.
How many of these have a free plan?
7 of the 20 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.