SPEC/GWPG) releases SPECwpc V1.0

GAINESVILLE, USA: SPEC's Graphics and Workstation Performance Group (SPEC/GWPG) has released SPECwpc V1.0, the first benchmark to measure all key aspects of workstation performance based on diverse professional applications.

More than 30 workloads are included in SPECwpc V1.0 to test CPU, graphics, I/O and memory bandwidth. The tests are divided by application categories that include media and entertainment (3D animation, rendering), product development (CAD/CAM/CAE), life sciences (medical, molecular), financial services, energy and general operations. Individual scores are generated for each test and a composite score for each category.

The benchmark does not require the full application and associated licensing to be installed on the system under test, simplifying set-up, running and results reporting.

SPECwpc expects the benchmark to be used by vendors to optimize performance and publicize benchmark results for different vertical market segments. Users can employ the benchmark for buying and configuration decisions specific to their industries.