spec.org

Trusted High Traffic Tranco #4,666

spec.org operates primarily as a knowledge base, focusing on computer system benchmarking standards. SPEC is a non-profit corporation that produces, establishes, and maintains standardized benchmarks and tools to evaluate the performance of the newest generation of computing systems. It is a consortium of computer vendors, system integrators, universities, and research organizations. It is operated by Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC).

Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into content publishing and corporate websites, providing a broader range of services.

Industry Category

Knowledge Bases

Platforms hosting reference and educational content.

Related Topics

benchmarkingcomputer performancestandardssoftware testinghardware testingconsortium

Well Established

spec.org is a well-established platform operated by Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC). Top 10,000 global website, 28 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.

Top 10,000 global website28 years oldhigh traffic

Security Considerations

While spec.org is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.

File Hosting

spec.org allows users to upload and share files. Any file you download was uploaded by another user—not the platform operator. Scan downloads with antivirus software and only download from sources you trust.

Document Hosting

spec.org hosts documents and pages shared via links. Because the domain is trusted, links pass through email spam filters easily. Attackers exploit this to host fake invoices, login pages, or malware download prompts.

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{
  "domain": "spec.org",
  "state": "developed",
  "stability": "permanent",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "category": {
    "purpose": "knowledge_base",
    "specialization": "Computer System Benchmarking Standards",
    "secondary_purposes": [
      "content_publishing",
      "corporate_website"
    ]
  },
  "identity": {
    "headline": "Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC) for computing benchmarks",
    "summary": "SPEC is a non-profit corporation that produces, establishes, and maintains standardized benchmarks and tools to evaluate the performance of the newest generation of computing systems. It is a consortium of computer vendors, system integrators, universities, and research organizations.",
    "operator": "Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC)",
    "parent_entity": null,
    "topics": [
      "benchmarking",
      "computer performance",
      "standards",
      "software testing",
      "hardware testing",
      "consortium"
    ]
  },
  "functions": {
    "is_ugc_platform": false,
    "is_file_host": true,
    "is_url_shortener": false,
    "is_public_idp": false,
    "is_crypto_platform": false,
    "allows_user_subdomains": false,
    "is_form_builder": false,
    "is_document_host": true
  },
  "facts": {
    "created_at": "1997-09-23",
    "rank": 4666,
    "hosting_provider": "COGENT-174"
  }
}

Hosting

COGENT-174

Registered

Sep 23, 1997

Last Updated

Jan 7, 2026

Domain data sourced from WHOIS, Tranco rankings, and URLert's classification engine.