Windows vs Windows Server | Speed Test

[@laz7354]

Win Server by default typically runs the CPUs less hard / more efficiently for multicore processes, thereby causing the single thread apps to open slower. That can be changed in the power settings.

[@unrealbot3027]

But the Kernel is same and OS interaction with bare metal is not paramount to server longevity it's the type of hardware you install that matters the most (for example ECC Ram, Server chip, Drives with parity error correction mechanism and proper RAID configs, etc). Windows Server is a sham.

[@XeZrunner]

1:36 Notice how Windows Server has Memory compression off - it says 0MB is compressed, unlike regular Windows 10 compressing some of the memory as needed.

[@Blue-nw3li]

Yeah because disabling it cause less issues and make the system more reliable

[@hashudara]

I have windows 10 pro and memory compression off by default

[@amynagtegaal6941]

You still need to keep in mind that windows 10 is optimized for consumer usage. And Windows server for server usage

[@galaxia9215]

Agreed

[@alphateezeey4117]

Can windows server be used as a personal os?

[@alphateezeey4117]

And the windows 10 drivers can be installed in windows server 2019?

[@johnthemannn]

@@alphateezeey4117 yes but ur not really supposed to, nor should you. it has stuff more geared towards servers and it is a bit of a security risk to have all the stuff it has/

[@johnthemannn]

@@alphateezeey4117 all windows drivers are universal, BUT windows server usually only works with the preinstalled drivers. also, with win server, you don't have any apps you have preinstalled with normal versions of windows (e.g. mail, photos, paint, camera, calculator, etc.)

[@Ann_779]

I love that laptop. I think it has always been one of the best on the market. In fact, after watching this video I am going to install Windows 11 just to see if it still works.

[@Franco-M9k]

I did it but I had to use BNH Software to get it and I must say that the laptop worked correctly for me.

[@Ann_779]

Yes, yes, but later I can use that same key for another PC because I'm going to do this for free.

[@Franco-M9k]

I think if it can be used anyway, investigate that.

[@Ann_779]

it will be my turn, thank you

[@TheFreshMango]

Finally a video which explains what this “windows server” version is.

[@Petexy]

Not really. Windows Server is just a Windows that can be used to route, set up Active Directory, create domains etc etc, so tbh comparing it to Windows 10 does not explain what is it

[@bingxu6422]

It’s Windows for servers

[@GameNobz]

minecraft server hehe

[@DOHA104p3]

@@GameNobz among us server hehe

[@GameNobz]

@@DOHA104p3 nah i'm doing minecraft serves for a living ;)

[@gnulectures]

In case you were wondering, the main use for Windows Server is to function as an Active Directory (AD) domain controller. So in a company, user accounts are stored on a server rather than individual computers, which allows administrators to do things like reset passwords remotely, assign users to groups, and give them access to certain resources. This also means users can log into the same account on another computer (though AD doesn't store the user's documents on the server...at least not by default).

[@Fjiere]

He back again for the bazillionth time

[@prestonak]

The million millionth time

[@caviar_dreamz]

Doing a speed test with two computers at the same time isn’t a proper test, one computer is going to take priority over the other on the router. Giving both heat sinks fresh paste would make this more of a fair test too.

[@anloprodr]

@Microsoft Employee nope

[@AbiRose539]

He’s testing these on the exact same laptop, it’s not two laptops it’s the same one, just running both os’s to make it a fair test, it’s edited to put the laptops side by side, that’s why he has two left hands lol

[@toptierdiscordmod7806]

@@AbiRose539 the problem is the KZbinr is too lazy to explain this at the start of the video

[@johnthemannn]

@@AbiRose539 nope he has 1 left and 1 right

[@AbiRose539]

@@johnthemannn uh no?? He literally had two left hands in the video, it's an edited video, there's an incredibly obvious black cut line through the video

[@fliporflop7119]

2:05 it may also mean different thermal compounds under cpu, or paste applied on each ThinkPad with months in between, or different stages of dust accumulation, or the ThinkPad that is hotter(right) is to close to the ThinkPad on the left making it more difficult to evacuate heat efficiently, and the 91C limit on both could indicate a max thermal limit setting in bios before cpu throttling.

[@JackMaslovCZLive]

It's the same laptop. He just shot the two scenes separately and put them next to each other while editing. You can see at some points like 5:27 the difference in lighting when the color balances is offset. At the beginning I thought they were two laptops too, though.

[@fliporflop7119]

@@JackMaslovCZLive yes you're right. I didn't catch that.

[@noicerone]

there's a reason why it has "server" attached to its name. It is for high capacity storage, more RAM, 24/7 run time and better reliability compared to Win10. just wanted clear few things, love your content ✌ #Win7User

[@lefakeofficieldemoimeme9610]

#LinuxUbuntuUser

[@NoNamelolxd]

#NoPCUser

[@Gumballcom]

#iPadUser

[@nuclear-war-weapon]

@@Gumballcom i pad 🤣🤣

[@dank980]

#win7andwin10user

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

ONE HUGE PROBLEM: If you didn't configure Server to prioritize "programs" over "background service" these tests are 100% pointless. The configuration is in System Properties > Advanced tab > Performance Options > Advance tab.

[@theverylol30]

imagine getting windows server only for the old background btw welcome back

[@SunIsLost]

lol

[@SunIsLost]

Why someone would do that though?

[@SunIsLost]

Instead of paying 1000 dollars for Windows Server 2019, he just download the wallpaper from the internet

[@theverylol30]

@@SunIsLost yea

[@sky-persuitofwonder]

@@SunIsLost windows server runs on older software and is not new and shiny like the consumers windows 10. The reason for that is reliability.

[@paulvorderegger1522]

0:08 "Every other OS is free" while showing MacOS. Well guess what MacOS isnt free. You either buy the retail version or you buy an Apple product.

[@TechyMage]

So you forgot about hackintosh

[@paulvorderegger1522]

@@TechyMage I mean they're technically illegal and you can get Windows for free as well if you don't need customization...

[@johnthemannn]

macos is only free updates

[@paulvorderegger1522]

@@johnthemannn Afaik Windows has free updates aswell right?

[@johnthemannn]

@@paulvorderegger1522 never said it didn't. im just explaining how he saw "Free" on the apple website.

[@Qtechbh]

A few things to consider: 1. These laptops come with a ton of drivers that have to be installed manually on 2019 and it is possible you have some divergence there. 2. Windows 10 comes with memory compression and software prefetch which might not be enabled on 2019 by default 3. The battery/performance profile settings seems different between the two, hence performance it is better to be benchmarked on desktops where these things might be set the same by default. 4. Windows 10 disk space "rot" over time is much more serious than the one on 2019 which makes the latter alot better with disk space management...

[@noahbrewer625]

just saying ur the only person that i subbed to as soon as i saw my the first vid that was made by them! some of my favorite youtubers im not even subbed to! i just feel like u answer every question that no one else does and i feel like i can relate, keep up the great work!

[@Kristibek]

Make a part 2 where you use Windows Server 2022. It's available on the Evaluation center

[@composters]

The 91 degrees was because they then began thermal throttling

[@Dhruv-qw7jf]

I think it's because Windows Server hasn't been updated since 2019, but Windows 10 is running on the latest 2021 update.

[@dazai2121]

And here you have linux which doesn't take more than 400mb of ram idle😔

[@minkjay3218]

@@dazai2121 good luck with driver support

[@n.i.g.e.l]

@@minkjay3218 Driver support isn't bad on linux, you do know most servers run linux, right?

[@cnr_0778]

@@minkjay3218 We don't live in 2010 anymore Linux driver support is nearly as good as driver support on Windows and sometimes even better because it's used in pretty much any Server.

[@NewLERoyUser]

It's gonna the a feature update to Windows Server 2021, 21H2 later this year.

[@sh0080yt]

Windows Server 2022 is released, and i'm still using Windows 10 20H2.

[@jennyshmit6172]

6:33 timing was a bit off, you didn't press enter at the same time in this clip so we don't actually know which loaded first, but I'm assuming its still windows

[@elijahlee3610]

No it's mac

[@rosify_.]

@@elijahlee3610 no it's shit

[@iicarplaying1930]

@@rosify_. Mac is better than windows

[@nolan3312]

@@iicarplaying1930 not really, mac is shit for gaming. It can’t even run 32 bit programs unlike windows 10

[@iicarplaying1930]

@@nolan3312 I admit Macs are not the best when it comes to gaming but you can play Roblox minecraft fortnite and other minor steam games in 60 to 200 FPS if you got a m1 MacBook Pro or air

[@whyyshovel420]

Finally the legend is back WITH ANOTHER VIDEO!!!!

[@whyyshovel420]

@sompots yes.

[@AQ-101]

I didn't know the windows server was so expensive 😲

[@patelhimani3654]

Because Windows Server is more expensive than running Linux due to licensing costs,

[@reycko102]

6:20 Windows 10 wins with .06 milliseconds, i still say same time

[@iProgramInCpp]

3:25 just test them one after the other, no need to test them at the same time this is probably why server '19 failed miserably

[@AbiRose539]

He’s testing these on the exact same laptop, it’s not two laptops it’s the same one, just running both os’s to make it a fair test

[@johnthemannn]

@@AbiRose539 its not a fair test. its two laptops. look at the background and its not a greenscreen because its not grainy.

[@AbiRose539]

@@johnthemannn I'm looking at the background, there's literally a direct straight line showing where he cut it for the 2nd piece of footage, also how would he have two left hands??

[@blueyay]

It would have been better to compare it between Windows 10 and Windows 10 LTSC instead of Windows Server. If you ran the same tests on a server I'm sure Windows server would have demolished Windows 10. What you tried is like trying to fire real bullets with a nerf gun. It was still pretty interesting to watch. It'll be very interesting to see what happens if you try Windows 10 vs LTSC. LTSC is exactly like 10 but without and bloatware, cortana, microsoft store, windows update etc etc. I personally used both of them and Windows 10 LTSC was noticeably faster. Love your content btw uwu.

[@J5wxYouTube]

These tests are done really well, and I would love to see more!

[@wzq02]

I think it might be fairer to compare Windows 10 version v1809 instead of the latest version versus Windows Server 2019, since server 2019 is based on 1809. Just saying.

[@pog16384]

I know right

[@Macauley7272]

Yeah, he should of done LTSC 2019 vs Server 2019 in my opinion, they are both based on Windows 10 v1809

[@queenaaradhya9381]

Windows Server is for Servers and Datacenters which don’t require shut down or booting regularly

[@johnthemannn]

wrong choice of wording. don't want*.

[@firethedemon]

Welcome back to KZbin.

[@tubbunny]

I can explain opening applications. By default on windows server, the system will allocate more resources to background services then user applications. If you open system properties advanced you can actually toggle off the setting. Hope this helps!

[@jer4rud0]

solely based on my observations, I think it's because SuperFetch is disabled or missing on Windows Server, which leads to less RAM usage and less cached apps in the background so in return, longer app launches.

[@extremegrief1525]

You forgot to disable server-related features. Also it's not fair as they aren't the same version.

[@SoftwareRat]

And forgot to change performance to „programs“ instead of background tasks. L

[@Gamer-ct6hb]

The bootup test was like 2 seconds slower for server edition but the bios took longer like 10 seconds longer to load. That is not influenced by the server edition. Feels a little rigged.

[@FaizalBashaS]

Good job man keep upgrade all the best👍👍👍

[@habeel0001]

WHICH RECORDER DO YOU USE FOR RECORDING THE VIDS ON PC ?

[@2k17windows10]

windows 10 vs windows 11 pls

[@TheMetaConsultoria]

It's like saying that soy meat is better than beef. These are different things. But human beings like comparisons and you are to be congratulated for solving this doubt.

[@machinistnick]

I installed win server to my L420 laptop. Where did you found the drivers ?

[@inziify]

Amazing comparison. I can totally imagine how hard it is to make such videos. Nice work man.

[@nsg650]

People usually get Windows Server for the fact that Server edition has lesser application installed and one has lower resource usage. Windows server was used for running ASP.NET application and Hyper V

[@johnthemannn]

wrong. they get it because it doesnt recieve updates, and has less downtime.

[@rawnac5036]

we really need you to make videos about win 11 ...you are only legit tech channel on yt

[@johnthemannn]

i can name channels more legit, linus tech tips, mrwhostheboss, and more

[@MITK.0]

these tests are too specific to say the test for the battery of one laptop the battery may be more degraded than the other for temperatures the one laptop may be more dusty than the other the test for the speed of opening applications may the disks whether they are the same or not more or less degraded because as we know HDDs and SSDs degrade many more

[@Dragonfire511]

Was Windows Server set on preferring programs instead of Services in advanced Settings?.

[@FireyFromBFDI2763]

Declares why I use both windows 7 and macOS High Sierra

[@johnthemannn]

4:45 computer may be thermal throttling due to dust

[@svetlanavoitushenko6018]

Storage Used: Windows Server takes EXACTLY two thirds of windows 10 os

[@shayanzafar6930]

Main difference is Windows Server supports more powerful hardware. Windows 10 Pro has a max limit of 2 TB of RAM, Windows Server allows for 24 TB. A desktop user is unlikely even to consider such a large amount of RAM, but servers can make good use of their greater RAM capacity Windows 10 has a limit on processors as well. The Windows 10 Home edition only supports one physical cpu, while Windows 10 Pro supports two. Server 2016 support upto 64 sockets.Similarly, a 32-bit copy of Windows 10 only supports 32 cores, and the 64-bit version support 256 cores, but Windows Server has no limit for cores.

[@fliporflop7119]

1:40 it means less software/bloatware runs in the background = less ram used on win server.

[@AI-Idiot]

Whait, are you telling me, my ultra low-end laptop came with a 1,300 dollar Windows server copy.... when bought at 200 dollars?!!

[@WololoWololo2]

Yes lol You are so lucky dude

[@rowlit]

THE LEGEND IS BACK!

[@AudriusVeiverys]

Are you know why people or company use servers? Not for usualy performance with word or excel... they use it for multitasking, many remote people connecting with rdp to server and working with some software as finance accounting or some else. Server system installing for stability, not for performance. P.S. what you will use for web server? Linux server, but no, maybe you will install it on Windows 10, as you dont know what Linux server are ;)

[@thepog_]

6:19 Windows 10 did won that test, I can see that it loaded it first in the slow motion.

[@babywaffles]

Fun fact: The reason why windows server battery life is better than normal windows 10 is due to the fact that server need longer to shutdown on ups if the main power is not stable or working.

[@johnthemannn]

bruh windows server has no battery life savers and the psu draws over 600w anyways so thats not how it works

[@mikakovalainen4389]

@@johnthemannn So few words, so many errors. That is not what he meant.

[@wildlifemilesam]

He deserves WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY more subs.

[@dihor9575]

nah he doesnt

[@wildlifemilesam]

@@dihor9575 Well, the videos need a bit of work but I think he should

[@awesomeguy2650]

What do you think of Windows 11?

[@nupogodyblyat]

My Windows 10 Pro uses 1.4GB RAM and I'm not joking, I can even prove. Anyways, I just used something called "Windows 10 Tweaker" that has removed all the bloat from it, before that I also used "Windows 10 Debloater" the most popular one. My windows looks clean and fast.

[@cassiuscartland]

additionally, the reason for the battery life being so much better is because that's something server prioritises. But not for laptops. Server optimises for UPSs and Backup Generators to ensure as much uptime as possible, even if the power has gone out.

[@ohlookitssaad]

Windows server is made for servers, not for personal use, especially on a laptop

[@BrettPlayzRoblox]

Finally, A video after almost a million years 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@arashftzz4]

you cant compare this versions because windows server is not use for desktop pc. you can run a lot of services that you cant run in normal windows versions

[@lemau8458]

Do this again but with Windows 10 and Server 2022 now that Server 2022 is out and based on the latest version of Windows

[@agenttexx]

Windows server is designed to run Server Functions - Communications, Web Hosting, Domain Hosting Services, Production Services, Hosting CRM. There are also additonal functions that can be added such as image hosting services, domain and active directory hosting. I do know Programmers that use Server for Web Hosting and Functionality testing. Otherwise, there is not much reason to use Windows Server.

[@summerchilds]

Windows server is meant to always be online a boot up test isnt fair

[@LegoWormNoah101]

I always get Windows for free, either by .ISO images or pre-installed with pre-built PCs r/madlads

[@aqua_whale]

Never paid for windows and never will pay. When I need to activate windows I just search “how to activate windows 10 for free” on KZbin and click the first tutorial. Works every time.

[@LegoWormNoah101]

@@aqua_whale I just search for [CENSORED BY MICROSOFT] on Google syek tcudorP

[@dank980]

@@LegoWormNoah101 why did you erase “product keys”, write “CENSORED BY MICROSOFT” and product keys backwards at the bottom

[@LegoWormNoah101]

@@dank980 I am avoiding a lawsuit

[@renko8065]

@@LegoWormNoah101 i don't think microsoft sues people based on youtube comments

[@KYSMO]

Great vid as always!

[@estellebright2579]

One thing worth mentioning. Software license on windows server tends to be way more expensive than on windows 10 counterpart. From 3x or so to 10x or higher. Sometimes windows server will need a license that is called “site license” compared to “personal/home license”. And tbh, windows have come a long way that even personal use of windows 10 is good and stable enough that windows server’s extra stability and whatnot is not that necessary for most home/professional users, unless you legit run server grade software/hardware (e.g. ecc memory)

[@brents2500]

I can confirm, Windows Server is purchased due to the Windows Server software and its ability to utilize Active Directory.

[@cassiuscartland]

1:15 an explanation for this is because Windows 10 Server is a stripped down version of Windows 10. Windows 10 comes packaged with bloat and built in software where server doesn't even have edge by default.

[@amalkumarsaha591]

Office generally keeps running in background from startup I guess which is not the case in windows server

[@sindhunilpal5945]

This video deserves a billion views

[@Mr549er]

great demo keep up the work :-)

[@aer0449]

Wow amazing vid ❤️👍

[@karinehamel2072]

windows 10: 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪 windows server:😑 also i slowed it down to 0.25× and windows 10 loaded the apple website before server 2019

[@Crazydude.]

Love your videos you are best 👍

[@Alfamoto8]

Well after win7 I switched to linux and I haven't even test any other win os so I cannot tell. However back in the day we use to install windows server 2008 instead of windows 7. The deference was stability. After a tone of tweaking the server edition was as fast or faster and more stable than win7. The downside was some freaking drivers issues.. I can only guess that if you tweak win server 2019 the same way it could perform the same or even better...

[@shahzadhaider9195]

Wrong video Don't compare server version with windows 10 or whatever

[@dibbesnl]

For a proper test you need the same build versions, which in this case should be 1809. Newer versions of Windows 10 have some optimizations of the code that server does not have. Also you really should shoot this on the same laptop. Even similarly spec'ed memory sticks, but slightly different, a different SSD or even dried out thermal paste on the CPU can affect these scores.

[@AbiRose539]

He’s testing these on the exact same laptop, it’s not two laptops it’s the same one, just running both os’s to make it a fair test, it’s edited to put the laptops side by side, that’s why he has two left hands lol

[@johnthemannn]

no its 2 laptops you can see by the background

[@estellebright2579]

@@johnthemannn oh yeah so he smh decides to paint his walls with huge color difference or he shoots at different time.

[@johnthemannn]

@@estellebright2579 yes different wallpaper

[@KevinSweden1]

Windows Server 2025 got released in May 29, 2024. Do a speed test between Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025!

[@dalexpik]

Ur content is amazing keep up the good work!

[@techatharva]

Hey TrigrZolt, please make a video about Windows 11 insider!

[@nullifiedpntr]

what do you think of windows 11? will you install it when it gets released?

[@blanchardhvh]

if he has a system running a new amd cpu or a intel cpu higher then 7th gen then only after that he would be able to

[@nullifiedpntr]

@@blanchardhvh i have an i5-8600 and im running windows 11 just fine also, incase you didnt know theres a bypass for TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot.

[@blanchardhvh]

@@nullifiedpntr yes, currently you dont need those specs to run it, those are the specs for the official launch, not the insider build.

[@johnthemannn]

@@nullifiedpntr i5-8600 is 8th gen

[@shxellyyt7656]

holy heck an actual upload

[@wc2006]

the legend is back boois

[@akankpattnaik]

Please make a video on Windows 11 vs 10 vs 8 vs 8.1 vs 7

[@britishagent]

Windows server is tuned to prioritise system files not applications. This is not a secret, its clearly visible in advanced settings and designed that way. Simple homework would of worked that test out !

[@gnanarajsamuel]

servers main purpose is to run the services background, unless like normal windows focus on foreground application... that's why a server can be accessed from any no. of systems

[@dizzylaropin]

Yes trigrZolt is back!

[@r3n846]

You're effectively comparing Windows 10 1809 to 10 21H1, the version of 1809 is just server optimized.

[@whitebeartigtig]

Haven't watched yet, but server 2019 will win because it is based on LTSC 2019 which is 1809. At least in terms of usability.

[@skoy21]

I cannot think of a scenario where someone would install windows server to just daily drive that machine, other than fun and curiosity, unless you actually use that machine as a server. It's like getting a big heavy truck for your everyday movement. It's just meant for different use.

[@musicbugbear]

you know that the reason people would buy windows server is because they run a server right? not because they want less ram usage

[@tedar1348]

this is off-topic but. do you recommend windows 7 in 2021?

[@myst4706]

No, it's very unsecure and may become unstable in the future. If you want new programs and apps use Windows 10. Windows 8, 10 and 11 also have support for USB 3.0 and some functions in the BIOS. Just use the one that you like, Windows 10 will expire anyway in 2025 and it will be replaced by Windows 11

[@tedar1348]

@@myst4706 thanks man

[@Chibibowa]

Before watching the video. At 0:20 (why choose microsoft server), well because then i'm absolutely certain there will be no BS in the OS. I'm using Microsoft (windows) Server 2022 - Datacenter edition and i'll never go back to consumer versions again. Default account is administrator, which I was already using in pro so that's perfect! (ps: i know what i'm doing). About loading times, windows server and pro is comparable. Boot times are the same. Also, when conducting a speed test. You don't do it at the same time, for obvious reasons.

[@thevrb5298]

Windows server is usually bought by the company owners and the employees get to use it for free

[@johnthemannn]

wrong. employees only get it on the servers, and the sysadmin buys it with the companies money, not the owner of the company.

[@ErickRayan]

There is a couple of problems with your tests 1- its really improbable that both batteries have been used exactly the same throughout your laptopses lifes, therefore, its expected that one battery lasts longer than the other one, you should have tested with the same battery. 2- you can't test the wi-fi at the same time, wi-fi is a pretty messed up technology, its really hard to predict how its gonna perform, specially at the same time. Also there's the router firmware problem, its highly probable that your router just picked one of the laptops to give more priority for. Besides that, great video

[@havoc4523]

this is actually 1 laptop running diffrent oses but it was edited to look like there is 2 side by side.

[@bokexd3173]

was windows server 2003 more expensive than xp? it was made more restricted so it should be cheaper, right?

[@johnthemannn]

xp was $100

[@bokexd3173]

@@johnthemannn it was more in some contries

[@TT-fv3mk]

i belive that having 2 speed tests running at the same time will confict with the other, do one at a time

[@johnthemannn]

2:10 that is because one may have more dust. this isnt a good test. 3:30 this is because you are using different servers per speed test, and you aren't using ethernet. also, speedtest has too many ads and can easily glitch some machines. 4:45 computer may be thermal throttling due to dust 5:15 because servers are not supposed to open apps fast, it needs to keep them open for longer though. also it looks like that one is charging while the other one isn't. charged laptops usually throttle, making the experience slower. 6:12 that is from internet speed. 7:01 because server admins usually need faster file transfer speeds 7:51 because windows server isnt for home use

[@SpleXxREDSTONE]

This comparison is completly wrong. Windows Server is optimized for background tasks. -Change the priority in the system settings from background to foreground. -Change the energy policy from active to passive Then you will see windows server is much faster end more efficient as windows 10.

[@randomgamer6716]

Windows server purpose is for server management And control of the servers