To get accurate, consistent benchmark results you should test clean systems without third-party software installed. If this is not possible, you should close as many background tasks as possible, especially automatic updates or tasks that feature pop-up alerts such as email and messaging programs.
When running in desktop mode, ensure that HMD processes, such as the SteamVR empty world scene and the Oculus Rift home scene, are closed as they can negatively affect your results. Vertical sync, FreeSync, and G-SYNC can also negatively affect your results. They should be disabled before running the benchmark.
Recommended process
1. Install all critical updates to ensure your operating system is up to date.
2. Install the latest drivers for your hardware.
3. Close other programs.
4. Run the benchmark.
Expert process
1. Install all critical updates to ensure your operating system is up to date.
2. Install the latest drivers for your hardware.
3. Restart the computer or device.
4. Wait 2 minutes for startup to complete.
5. Close other programs, including those running in the background.
6. Wait for 15 minutes.
7. Run the benchmark.
8. Repeat from step 3 at least three times to verify your results.