CrystalMark Retro
You compare CPU, storage and graphics performance from Windows computers, including older systems.
Developer Crystal Dew World
2.1.0 · Open source · Windows
Looking for an alternative to CrystalMark Retro?Compare CrystalMark 3D25, PerformanceTest, CrystalDiskMark.Compare alternativesCrystalMark Retro combines tests for CPU, disk, 2D via GDI and 3D through OpenGL. You can run parts separately or start the whole sequence. There are packages for various Windows generations and processor architectures.
You can register and compare results optionally in CrystalMarkDB. Use the same test version and similar settings. Especially with old PCs, background processes, drivers and storage settings make a big difference in the outcome.
Get more from CrystalMark Retro
A benchmark is especially useful when you capture the circumstances. Close unnecessary background tasks and record energy plan, hardware and storage. In this way you can better judge later whether a difference is due to a change or another test condition.
A total score sums up several parts and can therefore conceal a specific bottleneck. Check out the individual results. Compare only measurements carried out according to the same procedure and do not use a score as the only measure for everyday convenience.
Version and updates
Version 2.1.0. Released on 31-03-2026.
Compare CrystalMark Retro with alternatives
Compare benchmarks only under similar conditions: the same test version, energy settings and background load. A total score does not give a complete view of one specific app. So look at part tests for the parts that are important to your work.
| Software | What can it do? | Platform and licence |
|---|---|---|
| CrystalMark RetroYou are viewing this app | You perform system tests for, among others, processor, memory, storage and graphical components. The result is part of the test version and settings used. | WindowsOpen source |
| CrystalMark 3D25View this alternative | You measure graphic performance with a 3D benchmark. With that, you focus on a different part than just processor or disk tests. | WindowsFree to use |
| PerformanceTestView this alternative | You measure performance of multiple PC components with separate tests and scores. This gives a broader overview than a test that only measures storage. | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOSFreemium |
| CrystalDiskMarkView this alternative | You measure reading and writing rates of storage with adjustable block sizes and test patterns. That tells you about the chosen disk load, not all computer performance. | WindowsBSD-3-Clause |
Choose an alternative to explore its features, system requirements and download options.
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Advantages
- CPU, storage and image in one package Also packages for old Windows versions Save results optionally online
Things to consider
- Scores depend on test version No prediction of any modern app
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Our verdict
CrystalMark Retro is interesting if you want to put different generations of Windows hardware side by side. The individual tests show better which part changes then only a total score.
Keep drivers, energy settings and background tasks as equal as possible. Do not compare scores from different test methods as if they are measuring the same. For retro hardware the wide support is attractive, but an OpenGL or GDI result says little about all effects in a modern game. Use the numbers to measure these specific tests and combine them with the apps you actually use.
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