UnixBench is the original BYTE UNIX benchmark suite, updated over the years to provide a basic indicator of the performance of Unix-like systems.
It runs multiple tests across different areas of system performance, compares the results against a baseline system to produce index values, includes simple 2D and 3D graphics tests, and handles multi-CPU systems by running both single-copy and parallel test workloads.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Provides a broad system benchmark for Unix-like operating systems rather than focusing on only one subsystem.
- Combines the results of multiple tests into index values that are easier to compare than raw scores.
- Includes benchmark tests such as Dhrystone, Whetstone, file copy, process creation, pipe throughput, shell scripts, and system call overhead.
- Includes simple graphical tests to give a rough indication of 2D and 3D graphics performance.
- Supports multi-CPU systems by running workloads in both single-task and multi-task modes.
Website: github.com/kdlucas/byte-unixbench
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Developer: Kelly Lucas and contributors
License: GNU General Public License v2.0
UnixBench is written in C and Perl. Learn C with our recommended free books and free tutorials. Learn Perl with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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