Geekbench 3
Geekbench 3 is a synthetic benchmarking tool for macOS that measures CPU and GPU performance by running standardized compute workloads and comparing results against a database of other Macs. It was widely used by tech enthusiasts, reviewers, and buyers to understand relative system performance, particularly during processor transitions. The app produces a score that can be shared and compared on Geekbench's public results database. Geekbench 3 was released in the mid-2010s and has since been superseded by newer versions (Geekbench 4, 5, and 6).
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1 suggestionGeekbench 3 is an older benchmarking tool that has not been actively maintained or updated for several years. It is unlikely to receive a native Apple Silicon build and will stop launching entirely when Apple removes Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028). If you need a benchmarking tool to test your Mac's performance, Primate Labs (the developer) continues to ship and update Geekbench 6, which includes native Apple Silicon support and produces results compatible with current hardware. Download Geekbench 6 from the official Primate Labs website or the Mac App Store to replace Geekbench 3 — the newer version includes significant improvements to its test suite and is actively maintained. If you specifically need historical Geekbench 3 results for comparison or archival purposes, you can continue using the Intel version under Rosetta 2 today, but you should plan to migrate away before September 2028.
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