Pass 2+ getting much slower

[mazzy]

Hello,

When running multiple pass of a single test or a set of tests the running time get much slower on 2nd pass onward.

Example:
.
4 Pass Test 5.

1st pass end in 2m:44s
2nd pass end in 8m:00s

Why ?

Thanks.

[David (PassMark)]

Pass 1 was designed to be faster (in case you have limited time and want just a 'quick' test)

[dma-adm]

Hello,

When running multiple pass of a single test or a set of tests the running time get much slower on 2nd pass onward.

Example:
.
4 Pass Test 5.

1st pass end in 2m:44s
2nd pass end in 8m:00s

Why ?

Thanks.

RTFM
Page 32:

PASS1FULL
Specifies whether the first pass shall run the full or reduced test. By default, the first pass shall run a reduced test (ie. fewer iterations) in order to detect the most obvious errors as soon as possible.
0 – Reduced test (default)
1 – Full test