Advanced – Non-Functional Testing
Benchmark Test – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A test that compares the performance of a component or system against a documented reference.
In simple words
A repeatable test used to compare versions, releases, or products head-to-head.
Exam tip
Benchmarks must be reproducible — same hardware, workload, and data.
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