Speedometer, a benchmarking tool browsers, has been updated to version 3.0. Remarkably, the companies behind the four most-used browsers are joining forces for the new release.
The first version of Speedometer dates back to 2014 and was developed by Apple’s WebKit team. Version 2.0 subsequently launched in 2018. Meanwhile, the maker of Safari is collaborating with its three most prominent competitors. Google (Chrome), Microsoft (Edge) and Mozilla (Firefox) have all actively contributed to version 3.0.
Cooperation is unprecedented
In the announcement, the four parties point out that Speedometer 3.0 has emerged from a unique partnership. After all, it is the first time that a benchmark tool for browsers supports all major engines. Blink, which supports Chromium and powers Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge, is by far the most widely used. Firefox runs on Gecko, while Safari is built on WebKit.
Improvements everywhere
Speedometer 3.0 consists of a large number of tests. The benchmarks serve to ensure that users end up with the fastest solution for their own purposes, but also to point out any shortcomings to the creators. Everything from data visualization and code editing to running news sites and JavaScript implementations is included. Given that the four partners have been working on it together since late 2022, the tests promise to provide a complete picture of browser performance.
The fact that Speedometer has traditionally been developed by Apple does not mean that Safari emerges victorious. With version 2.0, Google Chrome even managed to get the highest score across the entire benchmark suite on an M1 MacBook. Incidentally, these scores vary enormously from one device to another, as other results prove. It means that it is always advisable to use the tool yourself and see what the machine in question utilizes the best. Speedometer is available through this link. The benchmark suite contains 580 tests and it is recommended not to have other programs on, as this can lower the score significantly.
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