What is Benchmark Testing?
Benchmark testing is a type of performance testing that involves comparing the performance, capabilities, or metrics of a software system or component against predefined standards or benchmarks. It helps determine the quality standards of every software application that belongs to your organization. Benchmark testing typically covers software, hardware, and network performance.
The purpose of benchmark testing is to compare the previous, present, and future updates of your application against a set benchmarks/criterion. Benchmarks are predetermined criteria or metrics that represent a standard of comparison, helping to evaluate the software’s performance and determine whether it meets desired levels of functionality, speed, reliability, scalability, or other relevant attributes.
How Benchmark Testing Works
Benchmark testing must be both repeatable and quanti