VIDEO Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: Gaming, Application & Storage Benchmarks

Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: Gaming, Application & Storage Benchmarks In this engaging video from Hardware Unboxed, the performance differences between Windows 11 and Windows 10 are put to the test across various metrics, focusing specifically on gaming, application performance, and storage benchmarks. The analysis utilizes Intel’s 10th and 11th generation processors to derive meaningful comparisons.

Overview​

The video begins with a disclaimer that AMD CPUs will not be tested until Microsoft releases a necessary patch for Ryzen processors. The aim is to establish baseline data comparing Windows 10 and Windows 11 before and after an upgrade, providing insights into performance changes based on different configurations.

Key Highlights​

• Processor Performance: The tests included Intel's Core i9 11900K and Core i3 10105F, evaluated in both their native forms and after upgrading from Windows 10 to 11. The results indicated that performance remained largely consistent across both operating systems, depending on the setup. Notably, the fresh installations of Windows 10 and 11 yielded similar benchmark results, reflecting minimal differences in performance.
• VBS Impact: Virtualization Based Security (VBS), which enhances security by creating isolated memory regions, was analyzed. Enabling VBS resulted in significant performance drops in gaming and application scenarios, with up to a 25% reduction in gaming performance, underscoring that gamers may want to disable this feature.
• Storage Performance: The use of Team Group’s 8TB M.2 NVMe SSDs allowed for thorough testing of read and write speeds. Remarkably, Windows 11 exhibited improvements in random write performance, marking a 21% boost in throughput when compared with Windows 10 when VBS was disabled.
  

  Benchmarks Analyzed​

  1. Cinebench R23:
     • Minimal differences between Windows 10 and 11 installations.
     • A slight increase in latency with Windows 11 when VBS was enabled.
  2. 7-Zip File Manager:
     • Identical performance was observed in most configurations, again demonstrating negligible differences.
  3. Gaming Performance:
     • Games like F1 2021 and Cyberpunk 2077 showed diminishing returns with VBS enabled, while performance remained stable across fresh installs of both Windows versions.
  4. Application Benchmarks: Benchmarks on software such as Adobe applications showed performances largely unchanged, with VBS causing noticeable slowdowns.
  5. Load Times: There was no significant improvement in game loading times when switching to Windows 11, which might disappoint users hoping for quicker access.
     

     Conclusion​

     The video concludes that Windows 11 does not notably outshine Windows 10 in terms of performance with the current hardware configurations tested, aside from some gains in storage performance. For users experiencing issues after upgrading from Windows 10, a fresh installation of Windows 11 is recommended due to potential instability associated with upgrade processes. As Windows continues to evolve, newer hardware like Intel's Alder Lake CPUs may interact differently with the operating systems, warranting further investigations in the future. This thorough benchmarking study delivers valuable insights for WindowsForum.com users, especially those curious about the real-world impacts of upgrading to Windows 11 from a gaming or productivity perspective. What are your thoughts on moving to Windows 11? Have you experienced notable changes in performance? Share your experiences below!