Speed test pits six generations of Windows against each other — Windows 11 placed dead last across most benchmarks, 8.1 emerges as unexpected winner in this unscientific comparison

In an unscientific speed test comparing six generations of Windows, Windows 11 consistently ranked last across various benchmarks. The test, conducted by TrigrZolt, used older hardware not officially supported by Windows 11, skewing the results in favor of older software. Windows 8.1 emerged as the unexpected winner in the comparison, showcasing faster boot times, lower storage consumption, and more efficient RAM management compared to Windows 11. Despite Windows 11's poor performance in this test, the outdated hardware used may not accurately reflect the experience on modern systems.