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Geekbench

Q: How do I uninstall Geekbench?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask geekbench`. Homebrew will remove Geekbench and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

Q: How do I update Geekbench to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask geekbench` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Tool to measure the computer system's performance

For Mac

Official website

Free

CategorySystem Utilities

PlatformmacOS

InstallationHomebrew

Version6.7.1Catalog version

PublishedJanuary 1, 2026•UpdatedAugust 10, 2026

What is Geekbench?

Tool to measure the computer system's performance

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask geekbench

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How to Install Geekbench on Mac

Follow these steps to install Geekbench using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask geekbench
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask geekbench
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm geekbench is installed, then try `geekbench --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Geekbench
Run `geekbench` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Professional support available

Pros

Simple one-command installation
Well-maintained and regularly updated
Completely free to use

Cons

Requires Homebrew to be installed
macOS only

Frequently Asked Questions about Geekbench

How do I install Geekbench on Mac?

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run brew install --cask geekbench. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run geekbench from Terminal.

Is Geekbench free?

Yes, Geekbench is completely free to use.

How do I uninstall Geekbench?

Open Terminal and run brew uninstall --cask geekbench. Homebrew will remove Geekbench and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.

What are alternatives to Geekbench?

There are several system utilities apps available for macOS. Browse the System Utilities category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update Geekbench to the latest version?

Run brew upgrade --cask geekbench in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.

Does Geekbench work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, Geekbench can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.