Microsoft-funded research reveals Windows 11 is significantly faster than Windows 10

The company has also provided comprehensive details on the new features introduced in Windows 11 2024 LTSC.

In relation to Windows 11 Enterprise, a video highlighting the enhancements in Windows 11 24H2 was recently released on the Microsoft Mechanics YouTube channel. The video covers various aspects of the OS, including performance enhancements when comparing Windows 11 to its predecessor, Windows 10.

This information is based on a study conducted by Principled Technologies, which found that Windows 11 typically outperformed Windows 10. Notably, the study concluded:

We observed consistent improvements in battery life, system responsiveness, and overall performance, justifying the upgrade to the latest versions of popular laptops equipped with Windows 11 Pro and Intel Core i5 or i7 processors.

Mainstream laptop users could benefit from extended battery life while working remotely, accomplish both standard and complex tasks more efficiently, execute compute-heavy applications without concerns over surface temperatures, and enable the Virtualization Based Security (VBS) feature without fearing significant performance impacts.

While minor performance distinctions between operating systems are common, Principled Technologies identified a significant performance gap that generally favored Windows 11.

Although I was initially taken aback, I recognized that the testing was part of a Microsoft-commissioned study. Still, the substantial differences outlined by Principled Technologies are quite challenging to accept at face value.

For instance, the screenshot above illustrates a performance assertion claiming that Windows 11 laptops were up to 68.9% faster in the PCMark 10 synthetic benchmark. It’s noteworthy that the tested devices were not exactly equal in specifications.

While Windows 11 24H2 might indeed demonstrate faster speeds—which some users have reported on their machines—this method of showcasing performance improvements may not be the most suitable approach.

Source: Microsoft Mechanics via Principled Technologies

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