CUDABurner is a stress and benchmark utility designed specifically for NVIDIA GPUs. It measures performance across different precisions like FP64, FP32, TF32, FP16, and INT8. Additionally, it allows you to monitor real-time vitals such as power usage, temperature, and clock speeds. This tool helps you ensure that your GPU performs to its maximum potential while providing critical data on its health during stress testing.
To get started with CUDABurner, follow the steps below to download and run the software on your computer. You won't need any technical skills; just a basic understanding of your computer.
- Operating System: Windows 10 or later, or Linux (Ubuntu 18.04 or later)
- GPU: NVIDIA GPU supporting CUDA
- Memory: At least 4 GB of RAM
- Storage: Minimum 100 MB of free disk space
To download CUDABurner, please visit the Releases page.
- Click on the link to go to the Releases page.
- Look for the latest version.
- Download the appropriate executable file for your operating system.
Once the download completes:
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For Windows:
- Locate the downloaded file (usually in your Downloads folder).
- Double-click the
.exefile. - Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
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For Linux:
- Open your terminal.
- Navigate to your Downloads directory.
- Make the file executable by running:
chmod +x CUDABurner. - Run the application with:
./CUDABurner.
After installation, open CUDABurner by double-clicking the application icon on your desktop or navigating to the installation directory and running the executable.
Once CUDABurner is open, you’ll see the main interface. Here’s how to configure your tests:
- Select Precision: Choose the precision level you want to test (FP64, FP32, TF32, FP16, or INT8).
- Set Test Duration: Decide how long you want to run the stress test.
- Monitor Vitals: Check the boxes to enable real-time monitoring of power usage, temperature, and clock speeds.
Click the “Start” button to begin your stress test. CUDABurner will display the performance metrics in real-time. You can pause or stop the test at any moment.
Once you complete the test, CUDABurner provides a summary of the performance metrics. You can save this data for future reference or share it with others who wish to compare results.
- Multi-Precision Benchmarking: Tests across various precisions for comprehensive performance evaluation.
- Real-Time Monitoring: Keep track of important metrics like power, temperature, and clock speeds during testing.
- User-Friendly Interface: Simple and intuitive design to help users of all levels operate easily.
- Supports NVIDIA GPUs: Specifically optimized for NVIDIA graphics cards with CUDA support.
If you encounter any issues or have questions, please check the issues page on the GitHub repository. You can also request help from the community or developers.
Want to contribute to CUDABurner? We welcome contributions! Please follow the guidelines provided in the repository’s contributing section.
We value your feedback. If you have suggestions for improvements or features, feel free to open an issue on GitHub.
CUDABurner is released under the MIT License. You are free to use, modify, and distribute this software, but please refer to the license for details.
For detailed documentation, please refer to the Wiki section of this repository. You can find helpful guides and additional tips there.
By following these steps, you can easily download and use CUDABurner to stress test and benchmark your NVIDIA GPU efficiently.