## Introduction The updated version of Cinebench 2026 is out and ready to hammer CPUs and graphics cards, six times as hard. This new edition includes a SMT core test that increases the complexity of the benchmarks, making it even more challenging. ## Technical characteristics Cinebench 2026 uses a new framework to measure the performance of CPUs and GPUs. The SMT core test was added to test the CPU's ability to handle multiple cores simultaneously. ## Market impact The release of Cinebench 2026 marks a new standard for CPU and GPU performance. Hardware manufacturers will be forced to reevaluate their development strategies to ensure that their products can keep up with the new demands of the benchmark.