Linpack Xtreme is an aggressive console frontend benchmarking app best suited for testing overclocked PC's stability. Linpack uses the latest build of Linpack (Intel Math Kernel Library Benchmark).

Linpack Xtreme is an aggressive console frontend benchmarking app best suited for testing overclocked PC's stability. Linpack uses the latest build of Linpack (Intel Math Kernel Library Benchmark).

Linpack Extreme was created because IntelBurnTest, OCCT, and Prime95 all use outdated Linpack libraries from 2012 all use outdated Linpack libraries from 2012.

Linpack solves a dense (real*8) system of linear equations (Ax=b), measures the amount of time it takes to factor and solve the system, converts that time into a performance rate, and tests the results for accuracy. The generalization is in the number of equations (N) it can solve, which is not limited to 1000. Linpack uses partial pivoting to assure the accuracy of the results.

The goal behind this is to determine how long your computer can remain stable. One should expect their computer to crash at some point. While Linpack Extreme is console-based, it can be run directly. You are given a choice to Benchmark, Stress Test or view the Readme.txt, which is just the description and changelog. We'd like to see some more information on using the Benchmark and Stress test, although they are simple to use.

The Benchmark test is simple enough to use. The Stress test gives you the option of how much RAM to use, how many times you want to run Linpack, use all available threads, disable sleep mode, and launch CPUID HWmonitor in the background.

Details of what is running are displayed including the number of equations to solve, leading dimension of array, number of trials, and more. Naturally, any errors detected will also appear.

Linpack Extreme is easy to use whether for both first time and seasoned overclockers.

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