Using OctaneBench 2025 to Benchmark Your GPU and Estimate Render Costs

A Guide to Using OctaneBench 2025

Video Tutorial for Using OctaneBench 2025 available at: https://render.otoy.com/octanebench/

How to Use OctaneBench 2025

OctaneBench 2025 is now available - providing a fast, free, and reliable way to benchmark your system’s GPU performance using real-world OctaneRender scenes. Whether you’re new to Octane or just starting on the Render Network, this is the easiest way to estimate rendering costs before submitting a job.

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Why Use OctaneBench?

OctaneBench simulates realistic rendering workloads using official Octane scenes, providing a numeric score that reflects your system’s rendering performance. This score can then be plugged directly into the Render Network Cost Calculator to give you accurate pricing and time estimates.

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How to Download OctaneBench 2025

1. Head over the OctaneBench download page OctaneBench • OTOY
2. Select the 2025 OctaneBench

3. Download the latest version for your operating system.

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How to Run the Benchmark

1. Unzip the downloaded folder.

   There’s no installer - OctaneBench runs out of the box.

2. Launch the OctaneBench application. (Make sure your GPUs are available and drivers are up to date.)

3. Select the GPU(s) you’d like to benchmark.

4. Click "Run". OctaneBench will now process a series of official test scenes and measure your GPU performance.

5. Review your score. Once complete, you’ll receive a numeric score based on your system's performance.

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Using Your Score on the Render Network

When submitting a job on the Render Network, you’ll be prompted to enter a benchmark score. Input your OctaneBench 2025 score in the designated field of the estimate page:

• Get accurate time and cost estimates for your render job

• Optimize your workflow based on your system’s performance