Results and the performance index
The Performance index summarizes the check results on a scale whose optimal value is 10.0. Recommendations and warnings lower the score according to their estimated performance impact.
Fields of a finding
| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Check | The area being examined. |
| Finding and Value | The observed state and any available measurement. |
| Impact | Estimated importance for system performance, from no influence to five points. |
| Recommendation | How the result is classified for follow-up. |
| Action | The available next step, if one is provided. |
Use Group by recommendation to organize the list into Recommended, Optional and Completed. Turn grouping off for a flat list with a sortable Recommendation column. Open the details to understand a finding before acting on it.
Compare like with like
Memory, CPU and process findings reflect the current activity. A running game, backup or update can change the result. Close unrelated workloads to compare two sessions under similar conditions.
The index is a weighted diagnostic summary, not a hardware benchmark or a guarantee of a specific speed gain. An unavailable measurement, a compatibility limitation and a measured problem each call for a different response.