With this service pack, not only have we increased support for new hardware and software, but we have also been looking at new ways to return value to our users. We added a killer functionality that we’re so excited about it just could not wait until the next major release: we wanted to get it out there now! We have taken Sandra to the next level, making the software aware of the "bang-per-buck" school of thought. For all of the 21 benchmarks you can now get a whole new view of the hardware you have - or the hardware you could have - with comparisons of the following:

• Performance vs. Speed (aka Speed Efficiency)
• Performance vs. Power (aka Power Efficiency)
• Performance vs. Price (aka Cost Efficiency)
• Capacity vs. Price (aka Size Efficiency)

This version adds the following new modules and functionality:

• .NET Benchmarking¹
  • .NET Arithmetic: Shows how well the system handles .NET arithmetic operations through the .NET CLR in comparison to other typical .NET CLRs.
  • .NET Multi-Media: Shows how well the system handles .NET multi-media operations through the .NET CLR in comparison to other typical .NET CLRs.

• Java Benchmarking²
  • Java Arithmetic: Shows how well the system handles Java arithmetic operations through the Java Runtime Engine (JRE) in comparison to other typical Java Virtual Machines.
  • Java Multi-Media: Shows how well the system handles Java multi-media operations through the Java Runtime Engine (JRE) in comparison to other typical Java Virtual Machines.

• Information and Diagnostics
  • Virtual Machines and Runtime Engines: Information about the software Virtual Machines (VM), Runtime Engines (RE) and software engines installed on your computer.
  • Cryptography and Certificates: Information about the cryptographic providers, algorithms and security certificates installed on your computer.
  • Sessions: Information about the client sessions hosted by your computer under Terminal Services.
  • Users and Groups: Information about the users and user group accounts registered on your computer and on your domain.

• Wireless Support: Information about the wireless (802.11a/b/g/n) networks and devices in addition to the Bluetooth, IrDA (Infrared) and networking capabilities.

• Enhanced Network (LAN/WAN) Capabilities
  • Bluetooth Devices and Networks
  • Wireless Devices and Networks
  • Terminal Servers
  • Universal Plug & Play (UPnP) Devices and Networks

• New Advanced Charting Capabilities
  • Differences Chart: view the differences between the tested device and reference devices.
  • Components Chart: contrast the indexes against one another for both current and reference device.
  • Performance vs. Speed: contrast the results against device speed (MHz, bps, etc.); how much more performance do you get from a faste device?
  • Performance vs. Power: contrast the results against device power (TDP); how much more power does a faster device consume?

July 2007: Sandra XI SP4 is now available. We have a mirror of the free version here:

According SiSoftware, this version "includes better support and bug fixes to the previous ones." No specifics seem to be available.

7th May 2007: Sandra XI SP2 is now available. We have a mirror of the free version here:

This free service pack for XI and 2007 customers now offers full support for Microsoft Vista, Windows Mobile 6 and with preliminary support for Microsoft Windows Server 2007, Sandra continues to grow.

From one service pack to another, the main point is to add more support for new hardware and software. However, this release pushes that bit further in gearing up for Windows Server 2007 set to complement Windows Vista in this ever changing technical market-place where information is key!

This service pack also includes new hardware support for recently released (and soon to be released) hardware, including:

• Processors: AMD, Intel and VIA, next generation support.
• Chipsets: Intel next generation, SiS, VIA.
• South Bridges: Ali/nVidia.
• Platform: Intel Centrino Duo/Pro, Intel vPro, SMBIOS/DMI 2.5, DDR3, HT 3.0.
• Hardware Monitor Support: Monitor line current and power.
• Hardware Monitor Chips: Abit, AMD, Fintek, Intel, ITE, National Semiconductor, SMSC, VIA, Winbond.

2nd February 2007: The latest version of SiSoft's Sandra benchmarking and information program is Sandra XI SP1, which offers full support for Microsoft Windows Vista. We have a mirror of the free version:

For more info on this version, see the press release.

19th November 2006: The latest version of SiSoft's Sandra benchmarking and information program is Sandra XI. We have a mirror of the free version:

Full details of what's changed for this version are in the press release. In summary:

• Multi-Core Efficiency benchmark: Shows how efficient the processors cores and their inter-connects are in comparison to other typical processors.
• Mobile Device Transfer: Shows how fast your computer can transfer data to/from your mobile device (PDA2, Smartphone2) and how this compares to other mobile devices.
• New benchmark comparisons: ‘difference’ bars to quickly see differences in values.
• Ability to contrast benchmark results against other variables in charts.
• All dialogs are now asynchronous and provide progress information.
• Theme framework: you can now load different themes and customise the colours of charts; allows users to truly make Sandra look the way they like it.

7th May 2006: The latest version of SiSoft's Sandra benchmarking and information program is Sandra 2007. We have a mirror of the free version:

Click to download the free version of Sandra 2007 (10MB)

Full details of what's changed for this version are in the press release. In summary:

• Brand new GUI: modern, dynamic, cool interface
• Brand new help file HTML: better accessibility
• 4 new benchmarks:
  • Power Management Efficiency: Benchmark power management efficiency of the processor(s)
  • Memory Latency: Benchmark the latency of caches and memory
  • Physical Disks: Benchmark hard disks
  • CD-ROM and DVD: Benchmark CD-ROM, DVD, HD DVD and Blu-ray drives
• 4 updated benchmarks:
  • SSE3 & SSE42 Processor(s) Arithmetic benchmarks
  • SSE42 Processor(s) Multi-Media benchmark
  • updated File System benchmark
  • updated Removable Storage benchmark
• New platform support:
  • Windows Mobile 5.01 (Pocket PC1 & Smartphone1)
• New hardware support:
  • AMD M2 DDR2 (Athlon 64, Athlon 64 X2, Opteron, Turion, Sempron) processors
  • ATI Radeon XPRess 3200/RD580, RS600 chipsets support
  • Intel Core Duo/Solo (Yonah), Core 2 Duo (Merom, Conroe, Woodcrest) processors
  • Intel 975X, 945GM, 854PM chipsets support
  • Intel 7230 chipset support
  • VIA C7 processors
  • VIA CN400, CN700, CX700 (C7) chipsets support
  • VIA K8M890, C8N890 K8T900 (Athlon64) chipsets support
  • VIA P4M890, PN800 chipsets support
  • More to be disclosed upon release
• New hardware monitor support:
  • Analog Devices ADT7473, ADT7475, ADT7476, ADT7481
  • Fintek F75383, F75384, F75373S, F75375S/SP
  • Winbond W83782D

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