Summary of Windows 11 Gaming Performance Fresh Install or Upgrade - 16 Games Benchmark
Summary of Windows 11 Gaming Performance Benchmark Video
Game Performance Overview:
- The video explores whether upgrading to Windows 11 from Windows 10 negatively impacts gaming performance compared to a fresh install.
- The host, Danny, conducts benchmarks on 16 games at 1080p resolution to assess performance differences.
Test System Specifications:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X (overclocked)
- RAM: 32GB Patriot Viper Steel DDR4
- Motherboard: MSI X570 Unify
- Storage: 2TB Samsung 970 Evo Plus NVMe SSD
- GPU: MSI RTX 4090 Gaming X Trio
- Power Supply: EVGA G3 1000W 80 Plus Gold
Benchmark Results Highlights:
- Cyberpunk 2077: Fresh install of Windows 11 shows a 12% performance uplift compared to the upgrade.
- Gears 5: Upgrade shows a 7% drop in performance; fresh install restores performance to Windows 10 levels.
- Doom Eternal: Similar pattern as Gears 5; fresh install improves performance.
- Rainbow Six Extraction: No significant performance loss when upgrading.
- Halo Infinite: Performance drops slightly with upgrade, but fresh install yields a 2% improvement.
- F1 2022: Upgrade offers a small boost, fresh install results in an 8% increase in average frame rate.
Overall Findings:
- Most games showed performance figures within the margin of error across all configurations.
- For gamers who prioritize performance and have the time, a fresh install may be beneficial, particularly for certain titles.
- If convenience is key, upgrading from Windows 10 to 11 incurs little to no performance loss based on the tested titles.
Key Tips:
- For those considering an upgrade to Windows 11, a fresh install may resolve potential bugs and performance issues.
- If opting for an upgrade, ensure to have the latest drivers installed for optimal performance.
Featured Gamer/Source:
- Danny (YouTube Channel Host)
Notable Quotes
— 01:09 — « People claim they experience a performance loss or they encounter other bugs whereas after doing a fresh install of Windows the performance is better. »
— 01:32 — « I feel like options and settings that were easily accessible have now been hidden under numerous menus for no good reason. »
— 04:26 — « If you're running a game at 500 FPS average at that point will you even care about a bit of performance loss or rather would you even notice that loss to begin with? »
— 06:08 — « If you are able to take the time to do a fresh install I'd say maybe it's for the best. »
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Gaming