Microsoft says Windows 11 updates improve performance on 8GB PCs
Microsoft says Windows 11 is now up to 20% more responsive on computers with 8GB of RAM, following work to improve memory usage over the past year. The company also claims gains of up to 40% in speed. Updates include changes to memory management and performance across applications.
- According to Thurrott, Microsoft is working with app developers, PC makers and silicon partners on further optimization.
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Windows Central Microsoft’s AI strategy has a surprising place for low-spec Windows PCs · Sean Endicott
ZDNet Windows 11 can run better on PCs with 8GB now, Microsoft says – here’s why · Lance Whitney
Tom's Hardware Windows 11 8GB RAM configurations get a performance boost · Stephen Warwick
The Verge Windows 11 is now ‘up to 40 percent faster’ on PCs with 8GB of RAM · Tom Warren
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Engadget Microsoft has listed some concrete ways that Windows 11 is getting better with 8GB of RAM · staff@engadget.com (Matt Tate)
Thurrott Microsoft Says Windows 11 is Now Up to 20% More Responsive on PCs with 8GB of Memory · Laurent Giret