Hardware Benchmarks
Applications and references that can be used to help determine hardware performance.
SolidWorks Performance Test
SolidWorks Performance Test is a set of tests that compares your system against others. For more information, see about the SolidWorks Performance Test. You can also Share Your Scores with other users.
PassMark Performance Test
Performance test is a third-party commercial hardware benchmark tool that tests your system and allows you to compare it to other systems.
http://www.passmark.com/products/pt.htm
Windows Experience Index
For more information visit the Windows Experience Index site.