Charting the Benchmarking Landscape – A Survey of Benchmarks for Modern Memory Architectures

Authors

  • David Broneske Deutsches Zentrum für Hochschul- und Wissenschaftsforschung, Hannover, Germany Author
  • Sven Köhler Hasso Plattner Institute, University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany Author
  • Sajad Karim Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany Author
  • Muhammad Attahir Jibril TU Ilmenau, Ilmenau, Germany Author
  • Benedict Herzog Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany Author
  • Alexander Halbuer Leibniz Universität Hannover, Hannover, Germany Author
  • Birte Friesel Osnabrück University, Osnabrück, Germany Author
  • Hamid Farzaneh TU Dresden, Dresden, Germany Author
  • Christian Eichler Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany Author
  • Manuel Vögele Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66834/4gb7n382

Keywords:

Memory Benchmarks, Literature Survey, Memory Devices, Storage Devices

Abstract

Benchmarks play a crucial role in evaluating system components, comparing algorithmic advancements, and assessing software implementations. While well‑established benchmark suites exist for various domains, modern memory technologies, such as high‑bandwidth memory and near‑memory computing, lack standardized benchmarking methodologies. Researchers often resort to custom benchmarks or adapt existing ones, making comparative analyses across different technologies challenging. This survey provides a structured overview of benchmarks used in modern memory architectures, catering to both newcomers and experienced researchers. It builds on top of a structured literature review of 1937 benchmark‑related publications obtained via Google Scholar in 2024, out of which 940 were within the scope of this survey, covering a total of 834 unique benchmarks. Out of these, we categorize and analyze 17 proposed and 739 existing benchmarks by manual analysis, identify trends in their adoption, and highlight gaps in the benchmarking landscape. By offering insights into benchmarking methodologies and their evolution, this survey aims to guide researchers in selecting appropriate benchmarks for memory system evaluations, fostering consistency and comparability in future research.

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Charting the Benchmarking Landscape – A Survey of Benchmarks for Modern Memory Architectures. (2026). BenchCouncil Transactions on Benchmarks, Standards and Evaluations, 6. https://doi.org/10.66834/4gb7n382