SPEC updates its test suite

The Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC) Graphics and Workstation Performance Group (GWPG) was formed in 1986 under the National Computer Graphics Association (NCGA). GWPG joined SPEC in 1996 joined SPEC in 1996, and today is one of five groups developing benchmarks and tools under the SPEC umbrella. SPEC offers six benchmarks based primarily on commercial applications, and they can be downloaded for free. There are three primary committees within SPEC: SPECapc—Develops application-based benchmarks that measure total system performance. Offers five benchmarks based on CAD/CAM and media/entertainment applications. SPECgpc—Develops SPECviewperf, the world’s most widely used benchmark for computer systems running graphics-intensive