XcodeBenchmark contains a large codebase to measure the compilation time in Xcode.

You are probably familiar with the following question:

"Should I buy an i5, i7, or even i9 processor for iOS/macOS development?".

XcodeBenchmark is initially created for Max Tech YouTube channel to compare the performance of new iMacs 2020.

I believe the results will help developers to make the right cost/performance trade-off decision when choosing their next Mac.

• Download and install Xcode.
• Open Xcode and install additional tools (Xcode should suggest it automatically).
• Perform defaults write com.apple.dt.Xcode ShowBuildOperationDuration YES in Terminal to show build time in the Xcode progress bar.
• Download and unarchive XcodeBenchmark project.

1. Select XcodeBenchmark -> Generic iOS Device in the top left corner.
2. Close XcodeBenchmark.xcworkspace project.
3. Remove the DerivedData folder, by selecting Finder, pressing Shift + Command + G and paste in the path: ~/Library/Developer/Xcode, select the DerivedData folder and delete it.
4. Disconnect a network cable and turn off WiFi.
5. Make sure to disable all software running at startup: System Preferences -> Users and Groups -> User -> Login Items and empty the list.
6. Reboot and cool down your Mac.
7. Connect to the power adapter if you use MacBook.

1. Open XcodeBenchmark.xcworkspace (please do not confuse with xcproject).
2. Press Command B to start compilation.

Important: Start compilation as quickly as possible once you opened a project

Q: What's inside?

The framework that incudes 42 popular CocoaPods libraries and 70+ dependencies in total.

Q: What do the results mean?

1. First of all, the project is huge. I think the majority of projects have a smaller size.
2. The results show relative performance in Xcode compared to other Macs under the same conditions.

Q: Why is CocoaPods not excluded from git-repo?

• The project is also used by non-programmers. Let's keep it simple.

• Preferred: Submit a pull request and add a row to the Score section.
• Open an issue and include all info to fill the Score section if you cannot submit a pull request.

Make sure:

• All steps are performed
• Time column is still sorted after insertion.
• You are added to the end of the Contributors list.
• Attach a screenshot of the Xcode progress bar with a compilation time. Example.
• The content in cells is centered. You can use this tool to edit a table.
  • File -> Paste table data
  • Select all cells -> Right click -> Text align -> Center

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