diff --git a/topics/basics/testing_plugins/testing_faq.md b/topics/basics/testing_plugins/testing_faq.md
index 2cb64c6a7..01f001fb8 100644
--- a/topics/basics/testing_plugins/testing_faq.md
+++ b/topics/basics/testing_plugins/testing_faq.md
@@ -41,6 +41,10 @@ Use [`FileBasedTestCaseHelper`](upsource:///platform/testFramework/src/com/intel
 ### How to modify setup on per-test basis?
 
 Use `UsefulTestCase.getTestName()` or create your own annotation(s) which can be checked via `UsefulTestCase.annotatedWith()`.
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+### How to run performance test?
+
+Use [`PlatformTestUtil.startPerformanceTest()`](upsource:///platform/testFramework/src/com/intellij/testFramework/PlatformTestUtil.java) to assert machine-adjusted metrics.
 
 ### How to dispatch pending UI events?