If you mess up while creating a custom suite on the command line, don’t worry about it you can simply open the suite XML file located in the folder ~/.phoronix-test-suite/test-suites/local. Tests and suites are all defined in XML files that you can edit as you see fit. The System Profiler application leaves a lot to be desired in the benchmarking
When tests are completed, you can choose to upload the test results to, where other users can see your results and even run the exact same tests on their PC. PTS offers some built-in suites (collection of tests), or you can design your own suite.
The Phoronix Test Suite is a powerful program that can run a single test, or an entire battery. Keep your eye out for an entry called Phoronix Test Suite, or PTS for short. These can be fine to use, but they can be tedious to open and configure manually.
The Software Center list will also include individual tests. There are several entries for benchmarking tools in Ubuntu’s Software Center. There are six benchmarks total, all of which test the CPU. This program is really useful for getting detailed system information via a GUI, but the benchmarks are a bit lacking and not necessarily indicative of real-world usage. The first will likely be the System Profiler and Benchmark application. The Disks utility benchmark running on the Gnome 3 desktop.Ī quick search for benchmark in Ubuntu’s Software Center will yield a few interesting entries. Simply search for Disks in Ubuntu’s dash (or Gnomes Activities panel) to find the utility. It’s pretty basic, but will suffice for a general overview. Though the utility is most often used to administer disk partitions and software RAID, it features a built-in benchmark. Linux users can find an easy-to-use test for their systems in the Gnome Disks utility, which comes with both the Gnome 3 and Ubuntu’s Unity desktops.