Portable — Novabench 3.0.4

The portable version offers distinct advantages, especially for power users and IT technicians.

| Feature | Installed Version | Portable Version (3.0.4) | |---------|------------------|---------------------------| | Admin rights required | Yes | No (usually) | | Writes to Registry | Yes | No | | Leaves temp files | Yes | No (cleans up after itself) | | Run from USB drive | No | Yes | | Suitable for client PCs | No (requires installation) | Yes (run and remove) |

Perfect use cases:

| Score Range | Performance Level | |-------------|--------------------| | < 500 | Basic office/old PC | | 500–1500 | Everyday use / light gaming | | 1500–3000 | Good gaming / workstation | | 3000+ | High-end gaming / pro use |

Note: Scores vary by hardware generation. NovaBench 3.0.4 Portable

| Component | What It Tests | Typical Time | |-----------|--------------|---------------| | CPU | Prime number calculation, sorting, encoding | ~45 sec | | GPU | DirectX 9/10/11 3D rendering (spinning shapes) | ~30 sec | | RAM | Large block copy operations | ~15 sec | | Disk | 1 GB read/write test | ~30 sec |

Note: The GPU test is DirectX-based, not Vulkan or OpenGL. Older integrated GPUs may produce lower-than-expected scores. | Component | What It Tests | Typical

When stress-testing a new build or an overclocking configuration, you want a clean environment. You don't want previous installation remnants interfering with your results. Keeping NovaBench 3.0.4 Portable on a dedicated “Tools” USB stick means you can perform baseline tests immediately after installing Windows, before any other software touches the registry.

Because NovaBench 3.0.4 is an older version, it is not officially hosted on the developer’s main site (which pushes newer versions). However, it can be found on reputable archival sites like MajorGeeks, PortableApps.com, or through the Internet Archive. Always scan any downloaded executable with antivirus software—the legitimate file should be named NovaBench.exe and be around 2.8 MB. Note: The GPU test is DirectX-based