Windows 10 WEI Performance Test

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.

There is a valuable tool called WEI (Windows Experience Index) that can help. So, WEI started with Vista and is still around 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. In this guide, we’ll show you how to do a performance test 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. So, it means it boosts and shows that your memory is getting better and faster. In short, these tests help you see the benefits of upgrading your hardware.

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 not just great for speed tests; it also gives very handy answers for your daily tasks.

Let’s say you need to quickly give your guest a password. In this case, knowing how to view your saved WiFi password in Windows 10 and 11 will be very useful. Following the steps, you can instantly display your network key with a few commands.

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

Then, if you see an option related to speed testing, OK. This means that you are using a system released 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, there is no WEI Score feature in 8.1 and 10 operating systems.

Learning the Windows 8 Performance Score

If you are using a Windows 8 OS, follow the steps below to perform a performance test for your computer.

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 is complete, the scoring system for your computer’s hardware speed is as follows.

Performance Information

Step 5

Click My Computer / Properties again, and you will see a Windows Experience Index score instead of the System rating, which is not an available option.

Windows 8 Properties

You can see from the image below that this feature is not available as of Windows 8.

Windows System Properties

How to Test Windows 10 Performance

You can use a 3rd party software because the WEI feature is unavailable on this OS. 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 downloaded zip file to the folder and 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 a step further; you might need to change the language not just in a program, but throughout the entire system.

Changing the system interface language in Windows 11 and 10 is much simpler than you might think. Essentially, you download a language pack and, with a few clicks, you can start using your computer in a different 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, if you test again after adding RAM, you clearly see the score go up. In short, if you want to track the difference after an upgrade with a concrete number, 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. Only the visual interface was removed.

To do a Windows performance test, you need to use the command line or 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 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.

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.

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 as low as 3.0, your computer may be slow 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, to change the score you must change the hardware; 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 a high-end processor, a fast NVMe SSD, at least 16 GB RAM, and a high-performance graphics card. Most gaming computers get stuck between 7.0 and 8.5.

The score you see when you do a Windows performance test actually answers the question “should this computer be used for daily tasks or heavy work?”.

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

Conclusion

In conclusion, I recommend you check the performance of your new or old PC with WEI. Microsoft constantly updates its systems and releases new ones to the market. For this reason, you can find out which hardware is a little slow by doing a system test.

I want to add something: It was a valuable tool for evaluating hardware performance and giving it a score. However, you can use 3rd-party software like ExperienceIndexOK, although it is no longer available on 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