mp3test1
encode-mp3 v1.3.1 (Processor Benchmarks)
LAME is an MP3 encoder licensed under the LGPL. This test measures the time required to encode a WAV file to MP3 format.
System Hardware
mp3test1
Processor: Intel Core i3 CPU 550 @ 3.20GHz (Total Cores: 4), Motherboard: Acer Aspire X3950, Chipset: Intel Core, Memory: 2951MB, Disk: 500GB Western Digital WDC WD5000AAKS-2 + 1000GB 10EAVS External, Graphics: Intel Core IGP 256MB, Monitor: HP w1907
System Software
mp3test1
OS: Ubuntu 10.10, Kernel: 2.6.35-25-generic (i686), Desktop: GNOME 2.32.0, Display Server: X.Org Server 1.9.0, Display Driver: intel 2.12.0, Compiler: GCC 4.4.5, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1440x900
Additional Details
mp3test1
Test Administrator: edward
Test Date/Time: 2011-03-06 16:07:09
Phoronix Test Suite: v2.8.0
Test Notes:
Compiz was running on this system. Intel SpeedStep Technology was enabled.
Test Results
LAME MP3 Encoding 3.98.2
WAV To MP3

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Global ID: anon-10641-16581-31577