Benchmark Scores for Estimation
To accurately estimate the cost of your projects, we compare the power of your machine to that of our servers. We use standardized benchmark scores that measure the performance of processors (CPU) and graphics cards (GPU).
📊 1. CineBench Benchmark (CPU)
Developed by Maxon, CineBench evaluates the performance of your processor (CPU).
- Compatibility: Windows and macOS.
- Usage: Cost estimation for projects rendered on the CPU farm.
- Supported Versions: R23, R20, R15. (Use the Multi-Core score for accurate estimation.)
- Download Cinebench
- List of CPUs and their scores (Use the Multi-Core score value)
📊 2. OctaneBench Benchmark (GPU)
Developed by OTOY, OctaneBench measures the performance of CUDA-compatible graphics cards (GPU).
- Supported Versions: 2020.1 and 2025.2.
- Compatibility: Windows, macOS, Linux (CUDA-compatible GPUs).
- Usage: Cost estimation for projects rendered on the GPU farm.
📊 3. LuxMark Benchmark – Experimental Support (GPU)
Developed by LuxCoreRender, LuxMark evaluates the performance of all types of graphics cards (GPU).
- Compatibility: Windows, macOS, Linux.
- Usage: Cost estimation for projects rendered on the GPU farm.
- Supported Version: LuxMark V3 (Use the LuxBall HDR scene for estimation).
⚠️ Important Note: LuxMark is not yet directly integrated into our cost estimator. Please send us a screenshot of your score (contact@ranchcomputing.com) so we can convert it to OctaneBench points.
💡 Tips for Accurate Estimation
- Ensure no other applications are running during the benchmark test.
- Submit a few test images to the farm before the final render.
- Always use the Multi-Core score for CineBench (CPU).
- For OctaneBench and LuxMark, make sure:
- Your graphics card is correctly recognized by the benchmark.
- No other resource-intensive processes are running in the background.
- If using LuxMark, send us your score for conversion (we will convert it to the OctaneBench equivalent).