Windows 10 WEI Performance Test

Q: Which program should I use for the performance test?

I suggest ExperienceIndexOK to you. It is free, portable, and up to date. Download it, extract it to a folder, and run it as admin. Click the Run Assessment Again button in its interface. In a few minutes, the WinSAT tool runs the test and shows you the WEI score. It even presents the score with graphics. I have used this program many times for Windows performance testing. The results are exactly the same, meaning it is one hundred percent compatible with Microsoft's own scoring. I speak from experience, this is the most practical solution.

Q: How can I learn the WEI score via the command line (CMD)?

A wonderful method for those who want to do it with CMD. Open Command Prompt as admin, type the winsat formal command, and press Enter. This command tests all your hardware components. When the test is done, you will see a report in the same window. But this report is quite technical. For a cleaner result, try the Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_WinSAT command in PowerShell. The CMD method for Windows performance testing is more advanced but is a real treasure for curious users.

Technology is growing fast, so it’s essential to check how well your computer is working. This is easy to do, especially on popular versions like Microsoft’s Windows 10 or 11.

A valuable tool called WEI (Windows Experience Index) can help you. Microsoft introduced WEI with Vista, and it still works today.

WEI helps us find out which parts of our PC are not working well. Clearly, it’s like a scoring system that tells you how smoothly you can use Windows. This guide shows you how to test performance on Windows 10 or 8.

Windows 10 Experience Index

How to Use Experience Index (WEI) in Windows 10 & 8

Rerunning the test after adding more RAM will probably give you a higher RAM score. Therefore, this boost shows your memory is faster. In short, these tests show you hardware upgrade benefits.

You can test your computer’s performance using the CMD prompt in Windows. However, using a third-party program is quicker and easier. In short, these programs give you results faster and have more straightforward scoring tests.

The command line is great for speed tests. Moreover, it gives handy answers for daily tasks.

Let’s say you need to quickly give your guest a password. In this case, use this guide: how to view your saved WiFi password in Windows 10 and 11. Then, with a few commands, you can instantly display your network key.

First, I suggest you check if this exists on your current PC. To look at this, right-click My Computer. Then select Properties in the window that opens.

Then, if you see an option related to speed testing, OK. This means you use a system that came after Vista. So, you will see the scoring system in the computer properties you open.

However, let me note here: Microsoft removed this feature as of 8.1. Currently, 8.1 and 10 operating systems do not include a WEI Score feature.

Learning the Windows 8 Performance Score

If you use Windows 8, follow these steps. They let you test your computer’s performance.

Step 1

Right-click on My PC / Properties and then click System rating not available.

System Rating Not Available

Step 2

In the Performance Information and Tools window, click Rate this computer.

Rate this computer

Step 3

Wait while the WEI tests your computer.

Windows Experience Index

Step 4

After the Windows rating completes, you see the scoring system. It shows your computer’s hardware speed.

Performance Information

Step 5

Click My Computer / Properties again. You will see a Windows Experience Index score. It replaces the unavailable System rating.

Windows 8 Properties

The image below shows that Windows 8 does not include this feature.

Windows System Properties

How to Test Windows 10 Performance

You can use third-party software. This OS does not include the WEI feature. You can learn your computer’s system score using ExperienceIndexOK.

Download ExperienceIndexOK 1.17 before you start the hardware test.

Download Software

Step 1

Extract the ZIP file to a folder. Then run the program as an administrator.

Running WEI.exe as Administrator

Step 2

After opening ExperienceIndexOK 1.17, click the Rerun Evaluation button.

ExperienceIndexOK

Step 3

Wait while WinSAT.exe (System Evaluation Tool) performs your computer’s performance test.

WinSAT.exe

Step 4

After completing the system rating, you will see a score like below.

ExperienceIndexOK

Tools like ExperienceIndexOK sometimes don’t offer your language support. This can be frustrating. Now, let’s take this further. You might need to change the language across the system. This goes beyond a single program.

Changing the system interface language in Windows 11 and 10 is simple. You might think it’s hard, but it’s not. Essentially, you download a language pack. With a few clicks, you can use your computer in another language.

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Frequently Asked Questions About WEI

What is WEI (Windows Experience Index) and what benefit does it give me?

WEI is a performance scoring system that Microsoft started with Vista. It gives scores between 1.0 and 9.9 to components like your processor, RAM, and graphics.

The lowest score decides the overall performance of your system. This way you see which piece of your hardware creates a bottleneck.

For example, test again after adding RAM. You clearly see the score go up. In short, track upgrade differences with concrete numbers. WEI is a wonderful guide for Windows performance testing.

Why is there no option in computer properties to see the WEI score on Windows 10?

Microsoft removed this feature from the interface with Windows 8.1. So now when you right-click “My Computer” and go to “Properties”, you cannot see the score.

But do not panic. The system actually still carries the WEI infrastructure. Microsoft removed only the visual interface.

To run a Windows performance test, use the command line. You can also use third-party tools. Luckily, these tools bring the same score in front of you in seconds.

Which program should I use for the performance test?

I suggest you use ExperienceIndexOK. It is free, portable, and up to date. Download it, extract it to a folder, and run it as admin. Click the “Run Assessment Again” button in its interface.

In a few minutes, WinSAT runs the test. It shows you the WEI score. It even presents the score with graphics.

I have used this program many times for Windows performance testing. The results are exactly the same. It is fully compatible with Microsoft’s own scoring. I speak from experience. This is the most practical solution.

How can I learn the WEI score via the command line (CMD)?

This method works well for CMD users. Open Command Prompt as admin, type the “winsat formal” command, and press Enter. This command tests all your hardware components. When the test finishes, you will see a report in the same window.

But this report is quite technical. For a cleaner result, try the “Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_WinSAT” command in PowerShell.

The CMD method is more advanced. It is a real treasure for curious users.

My WEI score came out low. What should I do?

First, look at which component has the lowest score. Usually the lowest score comes from the graphics card or disk. If the score is 3.0, your computer may be slow. It may struggle even in basic office tasks. What you need to do is upgrade the part that creates the bottleneck.

Adding RAM or installing an SSD usually makes the biggest difference. Repeat the test after the upgrade. The Windows performance test shows you the return on your investment as a score.

Do not forget: you must change the hardware to change the score. There is no software trick.

Can the WEI score go up to 9.9? Which hardware reaches this score?

In theory yes, in practice it is hard. 9.9 is the maximum score Windows can give.

To reach this score, you need high-end parts. You need a fast NVMe SSD and 16 GB RAM. A high-performance graphics card also helps. Most gaming computers get stuck between 7.0 and 8.5.

The score answers a key question: “Should you use this computer for daily tasks or heavy work?” A Windows performance test reveals this.

I have only seen a score above 9.0 on workstation-class machines.

Conclusion

In conclusion, I recommend you check your PC performance. Use WEI for new or old PCs. Microsoft constantly updates its systems and releases new ones to the market. Therefore, run a system test. You can find out which hardware is slow.

I want to add something. WEI was a valuable tool for evaluating hardware. It gave a score. However, you can use third-party software like ExperienceIndexOK. Microsoft removed WEI from Windows 8.1 and 10. You can also use terminal commands that require advanced knowledge.

How to Use or Run Windows Experience Index on Windows 10 & 8.1