HWBOT PCMark7 Benchmark Validation Regulations

• No version restriction
• It is highly recommended to use the latest version and the latest Systeminfo
• Key PCM7-ADV-2W9R9-4U6RJ-X43A9-J3RE5

• All Windows based released before Windows 8
• See when Windows 8/10 based operating systems can be used

• SystemInfo must be enabled

• Enabling/Disabling HyperThreading
• LOD
• Adjust priority and affinity
• Specify disk drive for HDD subtests
• Hardware ramdisk (eg: GIGABYTE i-Ram)
• Ramcaching

• Altering benchmark files or the rendering
• Software ramdisk
• MFT Software
• Any software or human interaction altering the perceived speed of the benchmark program, tricking it to believe it ran faster
• Lucid Virtu MVP

• CPU-Z CPU tab (Require CPU-Z 1.91 or newer version)
• CPU-Z Memory tab (Require CPU-Z 1.91 or newer version)
• GPU-Z Graphics Card tab
• New 2020 scores: Full desktop screenshot required (no clipping)

With Key:

• Benchmark window (details and score)

Without Key:

• Benchmark window (view result on PCMark.com)
• Web browser with link, score and run details visible

Red: Mandatory Green: Optional

It is your responsibility, and the responsibility of your team captain(s) that these rules are followed properly. Your submission may be blocked by HWBOT moderators without notice if your submission is in violation of one of these rules. Multiple infractions may lead to a warning, and eventually an account ban.

• Jan 09, 2020: Latest CPUZ to be used and full desktop screenshot
• Sep 13, 2016: link
• December 24, 2012: Clarify ramcaching allowed
• May 15, 2008: Initial draw