At PCWorld, we take the testing of PCs seriously. It is our aim to use reliable, repeatable tests that provide a broad and accurate picture of how well a laptop, desktop, or all-in-one PC performs. We want you to be able to tell immediately whether one computer is faster than another--and more important, whether it is fast enough for your needs.
The cornerstone of this philosophy is WorldBench 7, our primary PC testing suite. Recently rebuilt from the ground up, WorldBench runs a set of tasks in real-world applications such as Internet Explorer 9, Adobe Photoshop CS5, and VLC, and distills performance down to a single number. A WorldBench 7 score of 100 represents an “average” PC; a higher score indicates a faster system, and a lower score represents a slower machine. You can compare that score across all PCs, from laptops to desktops to all-in-one systems.
Our goal is to deliver reliable, lab-tested data that gives you the information you need to make the right purchase decision. Does the computer play modern games well? Does it use a lot of energy? Is it a good choice for video and photo editing? Does it boot up quickly? We know that these questions and others matter to PC buyers, and it is the goal of the PCWorld Labs to answer them.
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