The Windows Media Encoder is needed if you want to convert video files to the Windows Media video format (wmv). This procedure is very processor-intensive, which makes the WME an excellent candidate for benchmarks.
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Software:
Windows Media Encoder (Microsoft)
Version:
9.00.00.2980
Installed size:
14 M + 437 M workload file
Benchmark duration:
Several minutes
Installation
The Windows Media Encoder has to be downloaded and installed as described above.
Settings
We don't change any of the settings on Windows Media Encoder.
Benchmarking
First upload a video file as source to 'File » New... » Convert a file'. The conversion process is started via 'Next > » Windows Media server (streaming) Next > » Finish'.
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