Because this is an older version, you will not find it on the official NovaBench website (which now pushes v5+). However, reputable third-party archival sites and portable app repositories host the file.
Step-by-Step Deployment:
Note: Windows SmartScreen or antivirus may flag NovaBench 304 Portable due to its age and the fact that it accesses hardware low-level APIs. This is a false positive. You must add an exclusion to your antivirus or temporarily disable real-time protection during the test. novabench 304 portable
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| Component | Minimum | |-----------|---------| | OS | Windows 7 SP1, 8, 10, 11 (32 or 64-bit) | | CPU | 1.0 GHz dual-core | | RAM | 2 GB | | Disk | 50 MB free (portable drive) | | GPU | DirectX 11 capable | Because this is an older version, you will
Note: The 304 version does not officially support ARM64 Windows or macOS/Linux.
Highly recommended for:
Technicians, system flippers, IT support staff, students, and hardware reviewers who need a trustworthy, repeatable, zero-fuss benchmark on many different machines. Note: Windows SmartScreen or antivirus may flag NovaBench
Not ideal for:
Extreme overclockers needing per-second graphs, or users wanting GPU torture tests (use FurMark for that). Also not suitable for those needing macOS or Linux compatibility.
Novabench is a long-standing, easy-to-use benchmarking tool designed to test the core components of a Windows PC: the CPU, GPU, RAM, and disk speed. Unlike more complex suites (like 3DMark or PCMark), Novabench focuses on speed, clarity, and a quick overall score that allows for immediate comparison between systems.
Version 304 represents a mature, stable build known for its accuracy on both legacy hardware (Windows 7) and modern systems (Windows 10/11).
The keyword here is Portable. In software terms, a portable application does not require an installation wizard, does not write to the Windows Registry, and leaves no trace on the host machine.