test2
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
ubbyx64@intel q9950:
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q9550 @ 2.83GHz (Total Cores: 4), Motherboard: ASUSTeK P5QL-E, Chipset: Intel 4 Series Chipset + ICH10R, System Memory: 3961MB, Disk: 60GB TEAM XS1 SSD + 1000GB WDC WD10EARS-00Y, Graphics: GeForce 9800 GT 512MB (600/900MHz)
System Software
ubbyx64@intel q9950:
OS: Ubuntu 10.04, Kernel: 2.6.38-1-generic (x86_64), Desktop: GNOME 2.30.2, Display Server: X.Org Server 1.7.6, Display Driver: nvidia 270.29, OpenGL: 3.3.0, Compiler: GCC 4.4.3, File-System: ext4, Screen Resolution: 1600x900
Additional Details
ubbyx64@intel q9950:
Test Administrator: dide
Test Date/Time: June 29, 2011 08:55 PM
Phoronix Test Suite: v2.4.1
Test Notes:
Compiz was running on this system. eCryptfs was active.. Intel SpeedStep Technology was enabled
Test Results
LAME MP3 Encoding 3.98.2
WAV To MP3

Compare these results against your Linux PC. Run phoronix-test-suite benchmark dide-20965-29836-24403 and wait for the results (with comparative numbers) to appear. It's as easy as that!
Global ID: dide-20965-29836-24403