canned benchmark

noun

A computer program designed for the sole purpose of benchmarking the hardware it's being run on.

Meanings

nouncanned benchmark (plural canned benchmarks)

plural canned benchmarks

  1. computingA computer program designed for the sole purpose of benchmarking the hardware it's being run on.
  2. broadlyvideo gamesAn automated benchmark sequence built into a video game.
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