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Corona Benchmark
Corona Benchmark · Karlsruhe, Germany · founded 1997
What it is
Corona Benchmark is a free application for measuring a computer’s CPU rendering speed on Windows and macOS. It renders a scene using the Corona 10 rendering core and reports performance in rays per second, with higher figures indicating faster rendering. Each run lasts exactly one minute and begins when launched; no additional software is required. Results include processor details, operating frequency, physical and logical core counts, and installed RAM. Users can compare a machine with scores in the comparison database, optionally submit their own result, or save results locally to revisit after system changes. The product page says the benchmark can help assess hardware before purchase and stress test cooling through its command console. It uses path tracing and supports animation rendering and denoising, but not GPU or cloud rendering. CLI or automation is supported, and separate downloads are offered for Windows and macOS. Chaos documentation is linked for usage guidance.
For and against
For
- Free to use, with no additional software required.
- Runs for exactly one minute.
- Results include processor, core, frequency, and RAM details.
- Scores can be compared, submitted, or saved locally.
- CLI or automation is supported.
Against
- GPU rendering is not supported.
- Cloud rendering is not supported.
- Available only for Windows and macOS.
The verdict
Corona Benchmark provides a short, repeatable CPU rendering measure with system details and score comparisons. Its focus is limited to CPU rendering, without GPU or cloud rendering.
Who it suits
It suits people comparing CPU rendering performance, checking hardware, or stress testing cooling on Windows or macOS.
Plans and prices
Corona Benchmark
Free benchmark application · renders for exactly 1 minute · uses the Corona 10 rendering core
Read 7 Oct 2026 · chaos.com
On the record
- CLI or automation
- Yeschaos.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Compare and submit scores
- Users can compare their machine’s performance with other scores and optionally submit their own score.chaos.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Comparison database
- Yeschaos.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Downloads
- The page offers separate downloads for Windows and macOS.chaos.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Hardware testing
- The page says users can use the benchmark to assess hardware before buying and stress test cooling through the command console.chaos.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Maker
- Chaos develops technology for architecture, engineering, construction, product design, manufacturing, and media and entertainment.chaos.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- No additional software
- The benchmark runs without requiring users to run or install any additional software.chaos.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Operating systems
- Windows,macOSchaos.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Performance score
- It reports performance in rays per second, with higher values indicating better performance.chaos.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Corona Benchmark measures a system’s rendering speed by rendering a scene with the Corona 10 rendering core.chaos.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Run duration
- The benchmark begins rendering when launched and stops after exactly one minute.chaos.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Save results
- Completed results can be saved to a local file for comparison after system changes.chaos.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Support documentation
- The product page links to Chaos documentation for detailed information about using the benchmark.chaos.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- System information
- The results include the processor, its operating frequency, physical and logical core counts, and installed RAM.chaos.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Workload areas
- CPU rendering performance,system performance comparison,hardware stress testingchaos.com · read 22 Sep 2026