Windows Calculator - CPU Stress Test
Overview
This workload will:
Simulate a user opening the built-in Windows Calculator app and perform a repeating CPU-intensive calculation. This generates a realistic CPU-intensive load.
The following steps will be performed:
Launch calc with a custom timer
Navigate to Scientific view
Perform calculation: 0.1 n! (factorial), repeating the n! function for the defined amount in global vars
This will stress CPU
On the machine used to create the workload was about ~8% usage
Close calc
Supplemental information:
If needed, configure the "Set global vars" section of this workload
Go through the workload to understand what it's doing. Comment out any unneeded code/code blocks, or add on any needed functional testing
Last updated 30 November 2021
Baremetal development machine and software information:
Login Enterprise version 4.7.5 Application Xray and Script Editor
Winver Windows 11 Professional x64 21H2
Toshiba nVME m.2 KXG60ZNV512G | 16GB DDR4 3200MHz | Intel Core i7-8850H
Disclaimer
This workload is provided as-is and might need further configuration and customization to work successfully in each unique environment. For further Professional Services-based customization please consult with the Login VSI Support and Services team. Please refer to the Application Script Recording for further self-help information regarding workload crafting and implementation.
Please refer to the top of the attached .cs file for more information.