Our Testing Procedures

AIDA64

AIDA64 Cache and Memory Benchmark is run and read, write, copy, and latency are documented

7-Zip

Built-in benchmark set to 32MB, which runs 10 passes. Combined GIPS is documented

HandBrake

Tested using 2d 4k 60 FPS version, resized using the Fast 1080p30 preset, average FPS used. Here is the file download location http://bbb3d.renderfarming.net/download.html

3DMark

3DMark Time Spy is run and CPU Score is documented

PCMark

Normal test ran, not the express or extended. Overall Score is documented

TF2

1080p – high, very high, high, reflect world, high, enabled, 8x msaa, x16, multicore on.    https://bit.ly/2vOebin

CS:GO

This test is done using the workshop map called CS:GO Benchmark. You can find more information at this link. https://www.gamingpcbuilder.com/how-to-install-csgo-fps-benchmark-map/  I test at 1080p resolution. All auto settings are turned off and detail is set to their highest settings. shadow quality high, model texture detail high, shader detail very high, AA set to 16x, uber shaders enabled

Metro Exodus

Default benchmark with High profile which has 1080p and low detail

Far Cry 6

1080p with High Detail setting using the built-in benchmark

Borderlands 3

In-Game benchmark, 1080p, Medium detail preset

Ghost Recon: Wildlands

Built-in Benchmark, 1080p, High Detail setting

Temps

AIDA64 Stress Test on memory setting is run for a half hour or more until temperatures level off. That temp is documented and thermal images are taken of the ram