Hardware Benchmark Database Pro

Raw benchmark numbers are noisy and vendor-specific, so this database normalizes performance to a single 0–100 relative index per part — tuned to reflect well-established relative ordering across generations rather than any one suite's score. It lets you line a 2020 flagship up against a 2025 mid-ranger and see, at a glance, where each really lands. CPUs additionally carry single- and multi-thread indices (a gaming chip like the 7800X3D ranks high single-thread but lower multi-thread), and GPUs split gaming versus compute/AI.

The two columns that change buying decisions are derived, not raw: perf-per-dollar (index per $100 of launch MSRP) and perf-per-watt (index per 100W of TDP). The fastest part is rarely the smartest purchase — sort by perf-per-dollar and the mid-range almost always wins; sort by perf-per-watt and efficiency-first designs (Apple silicon, the newest nodes) jump to the top. Tiers (S→D) bucket the index into Flagship / Enthusiast / High-end / Mainstream / Entry so you can shop by class.

Process node and release year tell the architectural story: smaller nodes (5nm → 4nm → 3nm) generally bring better perf-per-watt, and pairing them with the index reveals generational efficiency gains. Click any row to open the full spec sheet — cores, clocks, cache, memory subsystem and every derived metric.

This is a curated reference dataset (launch specs and MSRP), not a live price feed — use it for relative comparison, upgrade planning and class shopping. Then jump to the CPU/GPU Compare tool for head-to-head detail or the Tier List for the full ranking.