HWBOT Competitions

Moderation ongoing, judges will check the IC pictures DISCORD CHANNEL: https://discord.com/channels/662303512948113439/1466854333495906622 GENERAL RULESIntel LGA1700/1851 Platforms & G.SKILL DDR5 memory (no 12th Gen allowed) RETAIL components (No ES hardware) HWBOT & G.SKILL reserve the right to reject any entry HWBOT & G.SKILL have the right to ask for video proof or BenchMate datafile if needed Employees of PC Hardware manufacturers are not allowed to compete No hardware/score sharing is allowed It is not allowed to remove submissions once it has been submitted, or make crucial changes after submission. After the end of the competition, no more submissions…

Round 1: Intel Pentium 4 524 - Mandatory usage of the Official PTH competition wallpaper, download here (click link) - Standard HWBot Benchmark Rules apply, - Stage 1 only CPU-Z for CPU, Stages 2-5 require CPU-Z for CPU and memory - CPU-Z version 2.00 or newer allowed ( at least one CPU-Z must read out Pentium 4 524 ) - Include a picture of your benching rig Stage 1: CPU Frequency (use CPU-Z v2.15 or newer) Stage 2: Cinebench 2003 Stage 3: PiFast Stage 4: Super Pi 32M Stage 5: wPrime 32M OFFICIAL WALLPAPER:

The Rookie Rumbles are back, one for Intel users and one for AMD user. The goal is to get aquainted with benchmarking, submitting at HWBOT and to get involved with the OC community. The goal is not to win, but to learn to tune your PC hardware for best or optimal performance. So how to participate: A) Rookie Members only, meaning you are less than 3 months active at HWBOT B) Software requirement: Windows Operating sytems only 8.1/10/11, no Linux, MacOS BenchMate benchmarking tool grab it here: https://benchmate.org/ The Official Rookie Rumble Wallpaper (must be used,; otherwise the score will not be eligible for Rookie Rumble ranking) C) Running benchmarks is easy a…

The Rookie Rumbles are back, one for Intel users and one for AMD user. The goal is to get aquainted with benchmarking, submitting at HWBOT and to get involved with the OC community. The goal is not to win, but to learn to tune your PC hardware for best or optimal performance. So how to participate: A) Rookie Members only, meaning you are less than 3 months active at HWBOT B) Software requirement: BenchMate benchmarking tool grab it here: https://benchmate.org/ Windows Operating sytems only 8.1/10/11, no Linux, MacOS CPU-Z for CPU and Memory must be opened before saving the screenshot, see The Rookie Guide Thread The Official Rookie Rumble Wallpaper (must be used,; othe…

COUNTRY CUP:

Cheapaz Chips 2026 Round 1 - May 18th until June 21st 2026 Hardware: nVidia GeForce GTX 960 General rules/info: Only make submissions with a nVidia GeForce GTX 960 videocard Use 1 videocard core in total Processor speed is limited to 5005 MHz. 6 cores, 12 threads maximum. Disabling cores is allowed No ES or mobile or Server Hardware allowed All hardware mods allowed, as long as the core remains a GM206-300 and it's still identified as a GTX 960 in each benchmark and GPU-Z No cooling restrictions Benchmark verification screenshot must contain: Windows taskbar, desktop wallpaper, benchmark window and score, CPU-Z (CPU, memory and mainboard tab), GPU-Z (GPU tab) Use UL sys…

HWBOT Team Cup 2026Standard HWBOT HW rules apply: No ES hardware (unless specifically mentioned) No Server or Workstation or Mobile hardware (unless specifically mentioned) Single CPU sockets (unless specifically mentioned) Single GPU/Core (unless specifically mentioned) Software Limitations: CPU-Z versions from 2.15 or newer, on older problematic platforms older CPU-Z versions are allowed CPU-Z tabs for CPU, Memory and Motherboard are required BenchMate 13.5 or newer GPU-Z version from 2.65 or newer for 3D submissions UL Benchmarks Systeminfo 5.90+ mandatory Mandatory usage of the Official Team Cup 2026 wallpaper (click here) Add a picture of your OC setup Stage 1:…

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What is considered server hardware for this stage? A) Singel socket white WS in thé name ,Multi-socket motherboard, Xeon / Opteren / Epyc CPU and reg ECC ram? Yes as usual 🤣 B) raid / hba controler , Intel optane , u.2 / u.3 / e3.s in a ( Singel / quad ) converter , quad m.2 Card from Asus / MSI / gigabyte / ASRock / ...? C) A+B?

WHAT is OC TRASH CUP 2026? A Budget-Afflicted, Hardware-Restricted, Time-Period-Conflicted, Air-Cooled-Only, Low-Stakes, Super-Bodged, Only-Kind-Of-Official, Tongue-in-Cheek, Retro-ish HWBot Benchmarking Competition Organized by watsonad2000 (aka y2kman2k) and NattyKathy 1.) BUILD a TERRIBLE (but Perhaps Oddly Nostalgic?) PC in the style of 2000s - 2010s POVERTY RIGS 2.) MOD that HEAP - Custom AIRCOOLING, Ancient OC Lore, Hardmods, & COOL + SILLY AESTHETICS 3.) TELL us the STORY of your Build- WHY those Specs? Does any of the Hardware have an INTERESTING or FUNNY History? 4.) COMPETE the BEST you CAN on CLASSIC BENCHMARKS while making a SPECTACLE for your Fellow Parti…

OFFICIAL TEAM CUP 2025 Thread Running from 2025/07/15 12:00 till 2025/09/15 12:00 AMD CPU ( No ES samples ) Stage1: HWBOT X265 1080P - Godavari - 3 scores AMD Godaveri CPUs only, according HWBOT database Stage 2: wPrime 1024M - 3 scores one score per socket, Socket A, socket 939 and socket AM2 no Opterons Stage 3: Geekbench 3 Single core 2 - 4 - 6 cores - 3 scores Unlocking cores allowed, Disabling cores not Stage 4: 7-Zip 1 - 3 - 5 cores - 3 scores Unlocking cores allowed, Disabling cores not Standard HWBOT HW rules apply: No ES hardware (unless specifically mentioned) No server…

Country Cup Stages design thread at Discord (click link) Here at HWBOT we try our best to deliver a fair and enjoyable playing field for all those who participate in the rankings and competition. To be able to provide this kind of service we have tried to design some submission and general rules to help remove any doubts about whether something is allowed or not. Based on continued experience these rules will be updated, expanded and completed as time goes by. Please check back for any updates. The HWBOT Country Cup 2025 allows only: Single CPU socket retail motherboards and single GPU retail Videocard submissions (unless specifically stated otherwise). No Laptop or o…

Cheapaz Chips 2025 Round 1 - June 20th until July 20th 2025 Hardware: • GeForce GTX 660 (GK106) Stages: • Stage 1: Time Spy (GPU) • Stage 2: Wild Life Extreme • Stage 3: Cloud Gate (GPU) • Stage 4: GPUPI v3.3 1B General Rules: • Single GeForce GTX 660 (GK106) videocard only • Processor speed is limited to 5005 MHz. (monitored by UL Systeminfo or BenchMate) • Maximum of 6 processor cores and 12 threads. Disabling cores is allowed • Use 1 videocard core(s) in total • Full desktop screenshot (no clipping) and usage of CPU-Z 2.10 or newer (CPU, memory and mainboard tab) and GPU-Z 2.60.0 or newer (GPU tab) are mandatory • Other standard benchmark rules apply • Please attach…

Hwbot team, Alby, all other countries. As discussed last year, November/December isn't a good time for overclocking in general any more due to hardware launches, family and work stresses, limited annual leave availability and frankly Australia will be on fire again shortly. (Global warming woo!) As such, talking amongst ourselves we've elected for March 2024 to be the best time for Country Cup going forward. Australia would be happy to host any guests who'd like to visit. We could go to a sportsball game, see a show, tour the country side and visit the many wineries. Maybe boot a computer subzero if there is time as well. Please s…

Competition Rules for Inline Ray Tracing Verification screenshot: Evolve results menu with scores tab visible. CPUZ tab for CPU and memory (V2.00+). GPUZ tab for GPU. The entire desktop must be captured including the taskbar. Latest version of Evolve (1.0.6) Use Windows 11 only. Evolve benchmark result web link required (Can be retrieved from the “View Your Result” button in the results menu or from the command line when running the offline submit tool) Desktop scores only An image of your overclocked setup is required GPU that supports hardware accelerated ray tracing (required by Evolve) Use the official Evolve Trial background ( click link ) Stage 1: Inline Ray Tra…

Round 1: AMD A10-5800K from 01st of Feb till 02nd of March 2025 Round 2: TBA at 01st of May from 01st of June till 01st of July 2025

Welcome to Hyperless Havoc by TAGG, ShaggySVK and Ground Hardware: any CPU that fits into 1366 any RAM except Elpida Hyper (TAGG and Ground will be checking plausibility - Mem Kit pics required) DIY sticks are allowed (as long as not Elpida Hyper) no populated second CPU socket allowed Rules: Standard Hwbot verification rules apply + SPD Tab Legacy CPU-Z allowed no cooling restrictions Verification screenshots must contain official Hyperless Havoc wallpaper All scores must include a picture of the benching rig as well as a picture of the memory sticks used with labels or IC text visible if OE…

Intel Z890 and Arrow Lake CPUs only, 6 Performance cores only (no HT nor E cores) - Disabling P cores allowed Benchmark list: Maximum Memory Frequency 3DMark 11 Physx 7-Zip HWBOT X265 1080P Geekbench 3 Mulit Core score Geekbench 4 Multi score PYPrime 32B SuperPi 32M Y-Cruncher 2.5-5B Ge…

Discord Chat at : https://discord.com/channels/662303512948113439/1322292393755541564 Competition Page at: https://hwbot.org/competition/G.SKILL OC World Cup 2025 Online Qualifier GENERAL RULES Intel LGA1700/1851 Platforms & G.SKILL DDR5 memory (no 12th Gen allowed) RETAIL components (No ES hardware) HWBOT & G.SKILL reserve the right to reject any entry HWBOT & G.SKILL have the right to ask for video proof or BenchMate datafile if needed Employees of PC Hardware manufacturers are not allowed to compete No hardware/score sharing is allowed It is not allowed to remove submissions once it has been submi…

Welcome to Warp9 Systems' Socket 754 Competition by ShrimpBrime and Mr.Scott Hardware: Socket 754 CPUs and motherboards only (duh) Rules: - Standerd HWBOT verification Rules apply - Legacy CPU-Z versions allowed - No Cooling restrictions - Verification screenshots for Stage 1 and 2 must use the Official Socket 754 competition wallpaper by ShrimpBrime BenchMarks: Stage 1: Superpi 32M (Rules) Stage 2: Pifast (Rules) Stage 3: CPU Frequency (Rules) More info on the dedicated Discord thread More info on the Warp9 Systems Forum Thread Competition Wallpaper

Here at HWBOT we try our best to deliver a fair and enjoyable playing field for all those who participate in the rankings and competition. To be able to provide this kind of service we have tried to design some submission and general rules to help remove any doubts about whether something is allowed or not. Based on continued experience these rules will be updated, expanded and completed as time goes by. Please check back for any updates. The HWBOT Country Cup 2024 allows only single CPU socket retail motherboards and single GPU retail Videocard submissions (unless specifically stated otherwise). No Laptop or other mobile devices, desktop non server hard…

OFFICIAL CLARKDALE COMPO DISCORD CHANNEL (click) - Intel Clarkdale CPUs only (no Xeon L34XX) ES Havendale CPU allowed - Mandatory usage fo the Official competition wallpaper, download here - Standard HWBot Benchmark Verification Rules apply - Legacy CPU-Z versions allowed: CPU, motherboard and memory - GPU-Z version v2.61.0 or newer - Include a picture of your benching rig Stage 1: Cinebench R11.5 Stage 2: 3DMark Icestorm Stage 3: 7-Zip Remember when using Window 8/8.1/10 or 11 that BenchMate usage is mandatory due to possible RTC bug Sample screenshot CB R11.5 …

ROUND 1: AMD Radeon HD 6870 running from 03/15/2024 till 04/15/2024 15:00 ROUND 2: nVIDIA GTX770 running from 07/01/2024 till 08/01/2024 15:00 ROUND 3: AMD RX480

Now that Team Cup 2024 has ended, it is time to plan the next big thing - Country Cup 2024. Let us know your stage proposals and keep in mind the structure known from previous competitions: CPU GPU Memory Miscellaneous Proposals: WPrime 1024M Single Core Dogpile

ROUND 1: AMD Sempron 145 running from 02/15/2024 till 03/15/2024 15:00 ROUND 2: Intel Core I5 6600K running from 05/01/2024 till 6/01/2024 15;00 ROUND 3: