Search for free games with pre-built performance checks.
Search for free games with pre-built performance checks.
Check out some free titles with built-in performance checks. Your friend’s PC might be lagging, so try these on both systems to see how they compare.
Superposition and 3DMark would be a solid beginning. They provide free benchmarks. I also suggest HWinfo64—it tracks temperatures, clock speeds, etc., and can help reveal issues like thermal throttling. Use it together with the benchmark tools. Edited August 8, 2020 by Spotty
Borderlands 3 offers a deal, and it's available this weekend. You might be able to take advantage of it right now.
Both Star Swarm and Final Fantasy XV now offer the benchmark update for free.
You seek a game that includes a benchmark because it offers immediate performance insights, whereas a custom benchmark might lack relevance or practicality.