Cinebench for Mac

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Cinebench Analysis

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Cinebench is a free benchmarking application designed for Mac systems, primarily used to evaluate CPU and GPU performance. This utility provides a comprehensive assessment of system capabilities by running a series of tests that simulate real-world rendering tasks. The results help users understand how their hardware stacks up against various standards, making it a valuable tool for professionals in fields such as 3D rendering and video editing.

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The application features a straightforward interface, allowing users to initiate tests with ease and interpret results clearly. Cinebench utilizes the Cinema 4D engine to conduct its tests, providing reliable scores that reflect the performance of both single-core and multi-core processing capabilities. This functionality makes it an essential resource for anyone interested in optimizing their Mac's performance for multimedia applications.

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GENERAL

Release: August 8, 2007

Latest update: June 11, 2026

Version: 10.1

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Mac

Operating System

Mac OS X
Mac OS X 10.4
Mac OS X 10.3.9

Additional Requirements: Mac OS X 10.4 or later, universal binary

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Total Downloads: 17,499

Downloads Last Week: 2

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4/5

4 User Votes

Did what a noob had hoped
mikeblaze22October 30, 2012
Pros
Ridiculously easy to use. Does exactly what I was looking for. Cool comparisons with other systems. (I promise I don't work for this company)
Cons
None that I can see. I could imagine that a more advanced user would like to see some other functionality, but as a noob I have no idea what that could be.
Summary
I am about to install a new graphics card and wanted to benchmark my older card in order to see the difference in performance. Hopefully the new card will score considerably higher. At least I know that I have a FREE software that will give me a great baseline. Honestly, this was the easiest install and use of any software I have ever downloaded from CNET. Did I mention I'm a noob? THANKS CNET AND CINEBENCH!
This is not version 10.1, it is 11.5.
Don-JensenJune 16, 2011
Pros
It runs the same CPU and GPU tests on both Macs and PCs.
Cons
This latest version will not work on many older Macs. On my G4 it declined to run a graphics test because it says my video card does not use OpenGL. In fact it does.
Summary
Don't download this unless if you have an older Mac. The older version 10 of Cinebench works well. However, finding the older version 10 that works on older Macs is difficult. The vendor doesn't offer it and nor does CNET--as they falsely indicate here.
zavioMarch 30, 2003
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />blueskymining...please think before you review!! this app was intended to compare the benchmarks of computers you as an individual have tested, not to some stupid
Dave Lister--2008March 17, 2003
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />No way to print or save? Noticed the two buttons: ->' To Clipboard and ->' To Database. ?

Developer’s Description

By Maxon Computer

Get a benchmarking solution based on Cinema 4D.

A free and useful benchmarking solution for Windows and Mac OS based on the powerful 3D software CINEMA 4D. CINEBENCH is a free and useful benchmarking solution for Windows and Mac OS based on the powerful 3D software CINEMA 4D. CINEBENCH is a real-world test suite that assesses your computer's performace capabilities. MAXON CINEBENCH is based on MAXON's award-winning animation software, CINEMA 4D, which is used extensively by studios and production houses worldwide for 3D content creation.