RAM test software or memory test programs can easily check errors on the RAM installed on your PC. These programs write data on your RAM and then read them back to check if they are sending the right information.
There are a lot of tools that can test RAM on your system. Here I am going to list the top 7 RAM check programs for Windows 10 and older versions.
7 Best Ram Test Software For Windows 10, 8, 7
- AIDA64 Extreme
- Windows Memory Diagnostic
- Performance Test By Passmark
- Prime95
- MemTest64
- MemTest86
- DocMemory Diagnostic
1. AIDA64 Extreme
Free Version: Yes
Paid Version: $49.95/year
File Size: 45 MB
Latest Version: 6.50.5800 stable (Oct 19, 2021)
Available on: Windows 10, 8, 7
Ratings:
- Cnet- 4.2/5
- Techspot- 4.8/5
- Softpedia- 4.2/5
AIDA64 Extreme is actually a CPU and GPU benchmarking software. It can test many components in your PC and RAM is one of those components.
Salient Features:
- Memory Test
- CPU Queen Benchmark
- CPU Zlib Benchmark
- Ray tracing benchmarks
- Stress Test
- Temperature monitor
- Monitor sensors i.e. temperature, fan speed, voltage, etc.
Conclusion: It is a complete PC benchmarking tool. You can use this as a RAM test software for fast and trustworthy results.
2. Windows Memory Diagnostic Program:
Windows 10, 11, and 7 have an inbuilt memory test program which is called the “memory diagnostic program”. You can use this tool to check if there are any errors on your RAM. The tool is very easy to use and does not require special technical skills.
Here are the steps to run this tool-
Step 1: Press Windows+R buttons simultaneously.
Step 2: Now type “mdsched.exe”
Step 3: Now a new window will pop up. As shown in the image.
Note: Save your work before going further.
Step 5: Now you need to click on “restart now and check for problems”.
Now your PC will reboot and start the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool. This will check for errors on the RAM and show if there are any errors.
This process will take some time, so just relax and let the process keep running.
Conclusion: This is Windows 10 inbuilt tool. So, if you know how to use this software you don’t need to download any third-party software. And it should work in most cases.
3. Performance Test By Passmark
Free Version: Yes
Paid Version: $29.00
File Size: 279.03 MB (On Microsoft store)
Latest Version: Download Performance Test 10.1 x86
Available on: Windows 10, 8, 7, Linux, Mac, Mobile
Performance Test by Passmark is a popular RAM test software available for Windows 10 and older versions. The program has different versions, you can choose according to the CPU in your computer.
PerformanceTest 10.1 x86- For Intel and AMD x86 CPUs
PerformanceTest 10.1 ARM- For ARM CPUs, running Win10 for ARM.
Microsoft Store- Intel and AMD x86 CPUs Only
Note: The software versions available to download on the website are more efficient than the program available on Microsoft Store.
Salient Features:
The standard version of the program can test the following things-
- Test the Memory or Ram installed
- Benchmark your CPU
- Test 2D and 3D graphics
- Test your disks
Conclusion: It is an efficient RAM check software for Windows 10 and older versions. The tool is impressive and not as costly as AIDA64 Extreme software.
4. Prime95
Free Version: Yes
Paid Version:
File Size: 10 MB
Latest Version: 30.3b6 (11/09/2020)
Available on: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, FreeBSD
Prime95 software is known for CPU stress tests. As we all know RAM is a part of the CPU so, it will also test the RAM or memory of the computer while testing the CPU stress.
Salient Features:
- Speed test of CPU
- Speed test of Memory
- Monitor the cooling process
Conclusion: This is a free memory test software for Windows users. Along with memory it also tests stress and cooling processes on your computer. So, it is good to have tools but I did not find any reviews of this software on any reputable website. So, I would like to choose other popular programs such as AIDA64 Extreme and Passmark’s performance test.
5. MemTest64
Free Version: Yes
File Size: 3.1 BM
Latest Version: TechPowerUp MemTest64 1.0
Available on: Windows 10, 8, 7
Ratings:
- Techspot- 4.6/5
- Softpedia- 5/5
The tool has almost 1 million downloads according to the TechPowerup website. It is a lightweight and fast Ram test software for Windows PC.
Salient Features:
- Using MemTest64 you can test computer memory on the latest processors i.e. AMD Ryzen and Intel Core.
- You don’t need to run it as an administrator.
- You won’t need to reboot your system.
- It will automatically detect the problems in RAM.
- Easy to install.
Conclusion: The tool is free to use and has a lot of downloads. Although I did not find many reviews of this software, the official website states that it has 934,852 which is almost a million.
So, if you want to go for a free memory check software for Windows then you can try this tool.
6. MemTest86
Free Version: Yes
Paid Version: $ 44
File Size: 8.4 MB
Latest Version: version 9.4
Available on: Windows 10, 8, 7
Ratings:
- CNet: 4/5
- PCWorld: 4.5/5
- SpiceWorks: 5/5
Another in the list of the best software to test RAM on your Computer is MemTest86. This is a very well-known Memcheck tool for Windows 10, 8, and 7 users.
Salient Features:
- Matches with the latest BIOS standard
- Can boot using a USB
- Supports all RAM types
- Contains advanced and efficient algorithms.
Conclusion: The software has a very impressive graphical interface and supports advanced algorithms for quality results.
7. DocMemory Diagnostic
Free Version: Yes
Paid Version: No
File Size: 216.6 KB
Latest Version:
Available on: Windows 10, 8, 7
Ratings: No
DocMemory Diagnostic is an efficient tool to diagnose PC memory. The software is able to capture memory failures.
Salient Features
- Locate defective memory.
- Create a self-booting diagnostic diskette.
- The software uses efficient memory algorithms like MATS, March B+, etc.
Conclusion: The software is not so popular but has some nice algorithms. I did not find many reviews on the internet about this software. So, I put the software in the last position.
So, these were the 7 best RAM test software for Windows 10, 8, and 7 computers. They should also work on Windows 11 computers. I don’t have Windows 11 so I could not test them. If you have any questions or suggestions please mention them in the comments section I will be happy to help you.
If you have any other memory test program in your mind that you think deserves a place on this list then please let me know in the comment section or you can contact me through the contact form.
FAQs:
Question: How can I test my RAM?
Answer: You can use Windows’ inbuilt “Windows Diagnostic Tool” or any of the software that I have explained above.
Question: What is the best RAM test tool?
Answer: AIDA64 Extreme and Performance Test By Passmark are the best tools to test RAM on Windows PC.
Question: Is there a tool to test RAM on MAC?
Answer: Yes, You can use the “Rember” tool to test RAM on a MAC computer.
Question: What causes bad RAM?
Answer: There are a lot of reasons that damage the RAM in your computer. Some of the most common reasons are – heat, power surges and flaws, magnetic interference, electrostatic discharge, etc..
Priyanka Sharma is a technical content writer at SoftAppWorld. Her keen interest is in testing different kinds of software and writing reviews about them. Her goal is to help people with software reviews and how-to guides. In her free time, she likes to create different kinds of sketches and designs. You can find her on LinkedIn