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- Windows 7 build 6956 vs. Windows XP SP3
- Windows 7 build 6956 vs. Windows XP SP3RTM vs SP1Hi:I can only comment on the boot time and Passmark tests. The boot time differences aren't significant to me. But, how do you get any of the builds to boot so fast? I'm pretty good at getting fast boots on a...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Video Conversion, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7, PassMark, SP1, SP3
- Discussion threads 2008-12-11
- Vista 32-bit vs. Vista 64-bit - Benchmarked
- Vista 32-bit vs. Vista 64-bit - BenchmarkedHad the choice.Had the choice recently, between 64 and 32 bit. I went with 32 bit because I'm not confident enough yet in the maturity of 64 bit drivers and applications for what I specifically want in my pc. It wasn't an easy choice,...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Network technology, defender, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows Vista, 64-bit, 32-bit, Vista 64-Bit, PassMark
- Discussion threads 2008-02-21
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- PerformanceTest 7.0 build 1010 (Windows)
- PerformanceTest enables anyone to objectively benchmark their computer by putting it through six test suites comprising of twenty-eight unique tests, each carefully designed to cover all aspects of computing performance. It can help you assess if your computer is performing at its peak, whether it's time to upgrade or to...
- Tags: Baseline, Microsoft Windows, PassMark Software, PerformanceTest, Performance Management, Productivity, Internet, Human Resources, Workforce Management
- Software downloads 2009-10-29
- Windows 7 build 6956 performance test
- Windows 7 build 6956 performance testNetbook? No one would want it.Hey, why don't you install OSX on a calculator?Good ideaI would love to see a comparison of XP vs Windows 7 on a much slower piece of equipment whether it be a netbook or a P4 3GHz with 1...
- Tags: Operating systems, Video Conversion, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, netbook, performance
- Discussion threads 2008-12-11
- Passmark PerformanceTest 7.0 beta 2 (Windows)
- Passmark PerformanceTest is a software tool that allows everybody to quickly assess the performance of his or her computer and compare it to a number of standard 'baseline' computer systems. This program is a little difference to another benchmark programs because it designed to be small enough that it's possible...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Beta, PassMark Software, Computer, Passmark PerformanceTest, Productivity, Desktops, Hardware
- Software downloads 2008-12-02
- DiskCheckup 2.1 Build 1003 (Windows)
- DiskCheckup measures the performance and 'health' of your S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, Reporting Technology) enabled hard disk drive. It compares current hard disk drive HDD attributes to the TEC Threshold Exceed Condition values determined by the manufacturer of the HDD. It can track changes to the attributes over time and make...
- Tags: Hard Drive, Disk Drive, Microsoft Windows, PassMark Software, DiskCheckup
- Software downloads 2008-11-13
- PassMark TestLog 3.0 Build 1025 (Windows)
- TestLog is an integrated test case management system. It provides a tool for test teams to create and update effective test cases. TestLog places a large emphasis on requirements management, as inefficiencies in this area are among the most serious causes of slippages, setbacks and even failures in the software...
- Tags: Case Management, Software Product, Microsoft Windows, PassMark Software, TestLog, Corporate Law, Business Operations
- Software downloads 2008-11-06
- The 8GB/64-bit advantage - More RAM doesn't always mean better performance
- The 8GB/64-bit advantage - More RAM doesn't always mean better performanceI'll give you one thing ...... you're fast!RE: ProofreaderYou missed, "As expected, the difference in score between a system running [b]8GB[/b] of RAM and one running with only [b]8GB[/b] was small when measured with PassMark PerformanceTest 6.1."I offer ZDNet the...
- Tags: Memory, Vista x64, More RAM, RAM, performance
- Discussion threads 2008-08-05
- Saying that Windows "Workstation" 2008 is faster than Vista doesn't make it so
- Saying that Windows "Workstation" 2008 is faster than Vista doesn't make it soPar for the course wrt anti-Vista bashers.They believe that repeating something ad nauseum will somehow make it true.Journalism or Rant?I'm afraid you've followed suit rather than taking the high road on this issue. By even responding to...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, RAM, workstation, Microsoft Windows XP
- Discussion threads 2008-07-22
- Windows "Workstation" 2008 better than Vista? OK then, show me the money!
- Windows "Workstation" 2008 better than Vista? OK then, show me the money!dre` typo, i think"...nothing I would lie better than to..."It's the cost, Adrianlook at the difference in price.if i paid that much for a "desktop" OS, you can bet that I'd convince myself it was faster ;)The other thing...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Desktops, workstation, Vista x64, Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, desktop, server, Vist-___
- Discussion threads 2008-07-18
- PassMark SoundCheck 3.0 Build 1002 (Windows)
- PassMark SoundCheck is a Windows based application that allows users to test their PC sound card, speakers and microphone. Verify that your sound card can record and playback sounds at various audio sample rates. Check the capability of your speakers to reproduce the highest and lowest frequencies (and your capability...
- Tags: Audio, Microsoft Windows, Audio Card, PassMark Software, PassMark SoundCheck
- Software downloads 2008-07-02
- Microsoft not pulling XP SP3 again (so far)
- Microsoft not pulling XP SP3 again so farThey shouldFor but another reason why they need to can this mofo, try read my comments on Adrian's 'Minimizing XP SP3 woes' blog chip. How else can I put it? SP3 sucks. The butterfly is down, the apple is rotten. I'll be weeping...
- Tags: XP SP3, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2008-05-09
- XP SP3 vs. Vista SP1 - Which is fastest?
- XP SP3 vs. Vista SP1 - Which is fastest?Most Excellent. Thanks Adrian!ntRE: XP SP3 vs. Vista SP1 - Which is fastest?It's a small point, but the question should read, "Which is faster?" The comparison is between two operating systems, not among three or more.Message has been deleted.Cool. I'll upgrade to...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, XP SP3
- Discussion threads 2008-04-28
- XP SP3 vs. Vista SP1 - Which is fastest?
- In the TalkBack section on my post looking at SP3 benchmarks, _deitrich asked a really good question: Adrian, how about a comparison of XP SP3 vs Vista SP1? Oui? C'est possible? Good question! Fortunately I've already done a fair bit of the groundwork in that I used the...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
- Blog posts 2008-04-28
- XP SP3 performance gains - Nothing to write home about
- Those who believed that Windows XP Service Pack 3 would provide the aging OS with a performance boost may well be disappointed. My benchmark tests show that the application of XP SP3 makes negligible difference to system performance. The Test Systems For this round...
- Tags: Hard Drive, Result, Performance, Western Digital Corp., RAM, Performance Management, Microsoft Windows XP, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
- Blog posts 2008-04-25
- OSCheck 1.3 Build 1001 (Windows)
- PassMark OSCheck™ is a tool that allows systems integrators and PC repair centers to quickly verify the installation of the operating system and other software applications. Missing files, corrupted files and out of date system files can be detected before they cause a problem. This can be useful in a...
- Tags: Software, PC, Microsoft Windows, PassMark Software, Tool, PassMark OSCheck™, Productivity, Tools & Techniques, Desktops, Management, Hardware
- Software downloads 2008-04-18
- Vista SP1 - Benchmarking round-up
- Given that I've made numerous posts relating to benchmarking Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) on this blog over the past few weeks I thought that many readers would appreciate a single post that pulled together all the individual posts and which drew together the thoughts, findings and conclusions from the individual...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, 32-bit, 64-bit, Benchmarking, Microsoft Windows XP, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Vista, Service Pack, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, Remote Desktop Connection, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
- Blog posts 2008-03-03
- Vista 32-bit vs. Vista 64-bit - Benchmarked
- My benchmarking marathon last week seemed to generate more questions and requests for further benchmarking. A popular request from you, Constant Reader, was to see Windows Vista 32-bit benchmarked against Windows Vista 64-bit. You asked, I delivered. Enjoy! The Test System ...
- Tags: 32-bit, Microsoft Windows Vista, Results Let, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), 64-Bit, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
- Blog posts 2008-02-21
- How+do+you+benchmark+real-world+work%3F
- How+do+you+benchmark+real-world+work%3Fagree ?You Jest I'm sure! FF3 is faster, very much so and has yet to Freeze Like IE7 which is a joke as far as browsers go!UsabilityThere are three things that would dramatically improve my real world work.The first thing is relatively small but it annoys me. It is...
- Tags: Operating systems, FF3, operating system, real world
- Discussion threads 2008-02-21
- Making the case for 64-bit Windows Vista
- Over the past few days my inbox has been bursting at the seams from all the feedback I received from the Vista SP1 vs. XP SP2 (Part 1 / Part 2) benchmarking that I carried out. I'll tell you it's at times like this that I'm glad that Gmail offers...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, RAM, 64-Bit, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Network Technology, Memory, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Networking, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
- Blog posts 2008-02-20
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