This is the improved version of the x264 HD Benchmark 2.0 benchmark which has become a standard CPU benchmark for Tech ARP as well as many other hardware enthusiasts. The new x264 HD Benchmark 3.0 ups the ante by using the latest r1342 x264 encoder as well as other changes under the hood. This makes the x264 HD Benchmark 3.0 the new best tool for testing the full capabilities of modern multi-core processors. Do note that due to the changes, the results from x264 HD Benchmark 3.0 are NOT comparable with results from older versions of the benchmark.

Changelog:
- Added the Intel Core i7-960 desktop processor (overclocked to 3.6 GHz).
- Added the Intel Core i7-960 desktop processor (overclocked to 3.3 GHz).
- Added AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition desktop processor (overclocked to 3.7 GHz)
- Added the AMD Phenom II X4 940 Black Edition desktop processor.
- Added the Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 desktop (overclocked to 3.68 GHz).
- Added the Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 mobile processor.

Program Information Category: Benchmarks Type: Free Version: 3.16 Size: 32.2MB Works on: Windows Product page: here