Benchmarking MetaTrader 4 and 5 with a Multi-Test Script

Summary

The document describes a script for comparing computer and terminal performance in MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. It combines 45 tests covering calculations, arrays, sorting, strings, procedural and object-oriented code, chart-object operations, canvas rendering, and copying historical bars. The script runs the tests in sequence and displays a results table, with elapsed time as the main performance measure.

A sample run reports results from one workstation with both terminals, including per-test timings and an overall result. In that run, MetaTrader 5 is faster on many calculation tests, while MetaTrader 4 is faster on several string and graphical-object operations; some tests are reported as unavailable in one terminal. These figures illustrate a comparison, not a general ranking. Results depend on the machine, terminal builds, test implementation, and conditions such as startup workload. The document also suggests using repeated tests to compare virtual or dedicated hosting performance, but gives no controlled multi-machine study or detailed benchmark methodology.

Key ideas

• The script compares terminal performance through 45 tests spanning computation, data handling, and chart rendering.
• Each test records elapsed time, and a results table allows side-by-side terminal comparison.
• The sample workstation shows different performance patterns across test types rather than one terminal winning every category.
• Benchmark results describe the tested setup and should not be treated as universal hardware or terminal rankings.

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