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SYSmark 2012: The Latest Performance Metric for Measuring PC Performance

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SYSmark 2012, the latest version of the premier performance metric, has been released by the Business Application Performance Corporation (BAPCo), a non-profit consortium of leading PC hardware manufacturers and semiconductor manufacturers. This new release extends the SYSmark family, which includes MobileMark and EEcoMark, and has been widely accepted by IT managers, PC OEMs, press, and analysts worldwide. SYSmark 2012 incorporates numerous new features and enhancements, such as an updated GUI, individual scenario execution, and integrated configuration management, making it a ground-up development that reflects usage patterns of business users in various areas.

Key Takeaways:

  • SYSmark 2012 is an application-based benchmark that measures PC performance in areas such as office productivity, data/financial analysis, system management, media creation, 3D modeling, and web development.
  • The new release features the latest and most popular applications from each respective field, including office productivity, data/financial analysis, and system management.
  • SYSmark 2012 is designed to reflect usage patterns of business users and is used by PC OEMs, hardware and software developers, IT departments, system integrators, publishers, and testing labs.
  • BAPCo's SYSmark 2012 builds upon its predecessors, utilizing the strongest and broadest development team in PC benchmark history.
  • The consortium's depth of membership represents the breadth of the computing industry, harnessing a consortium of experts.

Statistics:

  • SYSmark 2012 is an application-based benchmark that measures PC performance in eight scenarios: Office Productivity, Data/Financial Analysis, System Management, Media Creation, 3D Modeling, and Web Development.
  • The new release includes the latest and most popular applications from each respective field, including Microsoft Office 2010 and Adobe Creative Suite 5.
  • SYSmark 2012 undergoes rigorous testing and evaluation by a team of expert developers, ensuring a high level of accuracy and reliability.
  • The benchmark is designed to run on a wide range of PC configurations, including desktops, laptops, and mobile devices.

Sources:

  • Business Application Performance Corporation (BAPCo)
  • Computer Weekly News via VerticalNews.com

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