In order to evaluate the performance of computer chips, it is necessary to run standardized tests on them that demonstrate what they can do. The ideal case is where a computer is to perform just one type of task all the time. In that case, it would...

In computing, a benchmark is the act of running a computer program, a set of programs, or other operations, in order to assess the relative performance of an object, normally by running a number of standard tests and trials against it. The term,...

What's in a Benchmark? Benchmarking is big business. Not that people make much money benchmarking, but the results of benchmarking figure prominently in selling computers. Vendor claims of performance supremacy are often backed up with a benchmark speed rating. Benchmarks are...

How do you judge when it's time for a video card upgrade? With card chipset vendors introducing new video chipsets about every six to nine months, it doesn't take very long for your PC's video capabilities to fall several generations behind the state...

Government Accountability Office findings on the status of 18 military and political goals set by Congress for Iraq. The Bush administration's July assessment of progress in these areas is noted parenthetically. Another administration assessment is due Sept. 15.___IRAQ HAS FULLY MET REQUIREMENTS TOWARD:_Establishing supporting political,...

The White House gave a mixed progress report Thursday on 18 so-called benchmarks for political, military and economic reforms in Iraq. What follows is a look at obstacles confronting some of these U.S.-set goals. The grade in each case is from the Bush administration, and...