Empirical Benchmarking Methodology & Hardware Testing Lab
Transparent documentation of our benchmarking protocols, telemetry capture engines, test rig hardware, and research integrity standards.
Author & Research Lab Profile (E-E-A-T)
This research project is maintained by Pranjal Kumar Jha and the student engineering team at Bennett University (School of Computer Science Engineering & Technology) as part of the CSET489: Search Engine Optimization practical mini-project.
Our objective is to adhere strictly to Google’s Search Quality Rater Guidelines by delivering high-utility, people-first technical content founded on reproducible empirical experiments rather than subjective claims.
Standardized Hardware Testbench Specifications
All benchmark telemetry published on this content hub is captured on a dedicated, standardized mid-range gaming testbench:
| Component | Testbench Specification | Configuration Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-12400F (6 Cores / 12 Threads) | Stock Clocks, PL1=PL2=65W, Noctua NH-U12S Redux |
| Graphics Card (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB GDDR6 | NVIDIA Game Ready Driver (Clean DDU Install) |
| System Memory (RAM) | 16 GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3200 MHz CL16 | Dual-Channel XMP Profile 1 Enabled |
| Storage | 1 TB Kingston NV2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | OS & Games installed on dedicated NVMe partitions |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home 64-bit (Build 22631 / 23H2) | Clean fresh ISO installation |
| Display | 1080p 165Hz IPS Gaming Monitor | Connected via DisplayPort 1.4 |
Telemetry Capture Protocol (CapFrameX & PresentMon)
We do not rely on in-game FPS counters, which only report rolling averages. All data is recorded using CapFrameX (powered by Intel PresentMon):
- Run Duration: Each benchmark pass consists of exactly 180 seconds of active competitive gameplay.
- Repetition & Medians: Every configuration is tested across 5 distinct runs. Outliers are discarded and the median values are recorded to eliminate matchmaking variances.
- Metrics Extracted:
- Average FPS: Total frames rendered divided by elapsed time.
- 1% Low FPS: The average of the lowest 1% of frame times, representing noticeable stuttering.
- 0.1% Low FPS: The lowest 0.1% of frame times, representing severe frame freezes or micro-hangs.
Ethical & Sourcing Standards
- No Sponsored Cleaner Software: We never recommend commercial registry optimizer software.
- Safety Guarantees: Every script provides built-in System Restore points and reversible toggles.
- Attribution & Open Source: All technical citations point to official Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) documentation or peer-reviewed hardware studies.
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