Your score on this graph is denoted by a red point, and the blue points are others’ results. The x-axis on this graph shows the processor speed, and the y-axis denotes the Geekbench score. This is a graph which shows the results of all the computers (shown as dots, or ‘points’) that resemble the specs of your computer. Now you’ll be presented with a ‘performance chart’. You can also choose to compare with the top scores as well. Then click ‘Similar Systems Chart’ to display a graph with various computers of similar specs. Once the benchmarking process completes, you’ll see a rundown of all the details, and your Geekbench score as well. Be patient, since this might take a while. Once you’re ready, press the ‘Run Benchmarks” button. The Geekbench main window will display some system specs, which will also be included in the final results. Now you’re ready to run the benchmark test. When downloaded, you need to make sure no extra apps are running (have a look at the menu bar and quit any background apps). There’s just one problem, you’ll have to purchase it for 64-bit benchmarks (but anyway, the 32-bit version works just fine). Go to the Geekbench download page and download it. It mainly focuses on benchmarking your computer’s performance (processor and memory). The first benchmarking utility is called Geekbench. This is how you can check if the ~$1200 hackintosh you recently built is as powerful as (if not more powerful than) a $2500 Mac Pro! And that’s even better, because this is how you will be able to see how well your hackintosh stands up against the big guns (real Macs), so Hackintosh users must try this. In short, these benchmark tests are not specifically for Macs, they can also be run on Hackintoshes.
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