Windows XP vs Vista vs 7 vs 8.1 vs 10 vs 11 - Speed Test

Over the last couple of decades, Windows has gone through many revisions and changes. Today, I am going to be speedtesting every version, or "change" of Windows from Windows XP, all the way to Windows 11. Which operating system will perform the best? Well, we're about to find out. This video took me absolutely forever to make so I hope you guys enjoy it.
0:00 Intro
0:29 Specifications of the HW
0:51 Startup
1:31 Storage
1:45 RAM Management
2:14 Temperatures
2:30 Wi-Fi Speedtest
3:33 Video Export
3:55 Audio Export
4:06 Default Programs
5:03 Office Documents
5:53 Media Test
6:30 Archive Test
7:07 USB Copy Test
7:30 Benchmarks
8:07 Outro
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[@EverythingeeB]

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs): Will update as more questions come in! Q: Why did you use such old hardware? Why not (insert computer name here) A: Like I mentioned in the video, I didn't have any other hardware in my house at the time that could run all six versions of Windows. This was the only computer I had, and I had to use it to make this video. In the future I might do a sequel with better hardware depending on how well this video does. Q: Why were Windows 7's temperatures abnormally high (at 2:26)? A: Likely due to it not properly "idling" and instead running at 100%. Q: What browser were you using for the browser test? A: I was using Mypal 68 as the browser across all six systems. It is a Windows XP compatible browser that makes browsing on XP bearable enough. It also worked on Windows 11 surprisingly, so I used it. Q: How long did it take to make this video? A: It took 2 months and over 30 hours of work to prepare, record, edit, script and publish this video.

[@raihan5405]

Man that was a good video.

[@Al6bus]

@EverythingeeB thanks for your videos. Can u same compare windows 7, 8.0 and 8.1 on directx 10 hardware? Thanks for advance

[@jafthakidsjaftha790]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@inzaghiposumaalkahfi9650]

5:14 Microsoft Office Version Recommendations : Windows XP : Office XP/2003 Windows Vista : Office 2007 Windows 7 : Office 2010 Windows 8.1 : Office 2013 Windows 10 : Office 2016/2019 Windows 11 : Office 2019/2021

[@егорсамыйлучший13]

But my new MSI Katana GF76 has office 2016

Great video, thanks!

[@inzaghiposumaalkahfi9650]

5:14 Using Microsoft Office 2010 because, if using Office 2013 for Windows XP may doesn't support. And also, if using Microsoft Office 2007, for Windows 11 also doesn't Support anymore.

[@arkatub]

XP, 7 & 10 LTSC are my favourites...

[@thetruthseekerhavemanyperspecs]

XP will always have more RAM available to do anything, it basically always be much faster. Even so its old and not optimised for newer softwares, which may degrade a bit its performance. U could try install it into newer laptop hardware and do the tests.

[@gerardshort531]

It is to your credit my friend to do such informative videos suitable for new comers and experienced people.

[@TheEpicTom583]

Time to upgrade to Windows XP!

[@liberalismominarchista1082]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@Switchwall]

But you had windows whisler

[@mem7562]

I love this homage to TrigrZolt's video series about this exact same thing!

[@EverythingeeB]

Thanks! I was definitely inspired by his video a lot and I incorporated a lot of elements from it into this video.

[@mem7562]

@@EverythingeeB I see

[@mem7562]

@@EverythingeeB You're welcome

[@HD_555]

​@@EverythingeeB I hope it will not copyrighted by him since both of you are similar

[@alastor--radiodemon7556]

7 was slow cuz you were using the latest update and they ruined it torwards the end lmao

[@manolakios]

this is not a fair comparison as the system requirements have changed over the years and the latter versions would need at least 2020 hardware for their full capabilities

[@Terra_]

having them all the same makes sure that the loading times are almost completely dependent on the OS (which gets the actual speed), having the newer hardware would basically kill the purpose of it because of course things are going to be a lot slower back then

[@PetterssonFindus-cx8my]

if you put the Startup on 0.5 its the Normal Speed (look at windows 7)

[@zayoudayoub1408]

the best OS design and the fastest one ever is by far win 8.1 the most fuckin' underrated system

[@Physics072]

I still use 8.0 and 8.1 in VMs. Yes its decent not as fast as XP though but close.

[@TTURKI]

People are so biased for W10 and 7

[@WindowsSurfaceOfficial]

This is because windows 11 is packed with a lot of features for example yhe modern UI Paint has a modern degin and other features didn't why windows 7 performed so poorly on a Solid State Drive

[@advmx3]

About the system appearance, I still prefer Seven. To me, Seven, Vista, Eight, Eleven, Ten and XP in this order. Frankly I only think 11 looks a tiny bit better because the whole system feels a bit more consistent, but it's the one with the least transparency after Windows XP. I wish MS just released a huge theme pack that could turn your current Windows visual, to the visual of older versions, with Aero and all that, but maintaining the Explorer intact. That would be cool. Either way, awesome video, I loved it. Must have been an ass to record this.

[@EverythingeeB]

Glad you enjoyed it! This video was indeed a pain to record. My phones screen actually broke during the recording so I had to use my iPhone 6s to film the 8.1 tests lol.

[@mctogo001]

Windows XP has the best apperance imo

[@scorpnz4433]

Even if xp was middle of the pack its second to none when it comes to customisation from boot menu to actual OS. So much so an xp desktop can be made to look like a star trek panel you'd swear it wasn't xp you were looking at

[@EverythingeeB]

Agreed! XP was definitely the best OS when it came to theming it.

[@solar901]

My conclusion is that performance differences are so small and inconsistent that it isn't a factor in deciding which system to use.

[@EverythingeeB]

Based take tbh

[@Physics072]

Then you have never used XP or 7. Huge difference in loading speed of a VM. Windows 10 and 11 are pigs take much longer. XP is leaner and cleaner.

[@dodgecharger1829]

What browser you used in windows xp?

[@EverythingeeB]

Mypal 68. It's a modern browser made for Windows XP.

[@FuriousTalks2060]

@@EverythingeeB and also same for vista?

[@WololoWololo2]

@@FuriousTalks2060No it is Microsoft Edge

[@firat5025]

Windows 7, 8.1 ane 10 are just legends

[@abdoessam2867]

Bro how dare you windows but is windows 11 is best

[@firat5025]

@@abdoessam2867 Windows 11 ain‘t even finished lol. Windows 10 >> Windows 11

[@anywaytechreview]

not really it is based on windows 10 kernal but it is completed OS now although it uses windows 10 kernal@@firat5025

[@WololoWololo2]

@@firat5025Windows 11 is a more updated 10. So 11 is also 10 and is better than 10. Windows 10 isn’t any legend, Windows 11 is

[@firat5025]

@@WololoWololo2 Bruh same logic goes for 7 and Vista

[@PetterssonFindus-cx8my]

My Windows 10 Internet: Download Speed is 77 and Upload 6 Temperature: OMG 48 C!!!!!!!

[@jacksonkuzmic]

8.1 is my favorite

[@only-technology-d9r]

In startup, Windows 7 should be last. It is wretched on startup. Otherwise, the best OS comparison.

[@abdoessam2867]

Big mouth bruh

[@Physics072]

This did not age so well might want to ponder on this.

[@itssamiii6914]

If you used a vista supported laptop for every window then how win 11 can perform good supported opering systems have win 11 working extremely fast and xp would have win for sure it was like comparing temple run 2 speedtest on samsung s3 and s22 at same time😂

[@EverythingeeB]

Yeah I admit that it wasn't exactly fair but that computer is the only one I have that can run Windows XP to 11 properly without serious modifications.

[@hamzakakakhel7266]

yeshoo window xp win and this is my favorite window xp...pls can u upload a video of installing window 10pro to window xp

[@ronduqueza7500]

We did it he went back to the 8.x and 7

[@EverythingeeB]

Lol

[@eilegz]

basically all its the same, usability and ui its more important

[@track41official]

I want that versions of Windows that are on the video

[@BillyBawbCEC]

Same

[@TechZonersSGC-RB]

Windows xp is the best

[@only-technology-d9r]

I think that 11 or 8: best 7 or 10: worst I think you speak like @TrigrZolt a lot. Startup determines nothing Great comparison! I run Windows 11 on my pc. In February I've got a green screen. I don't know why. Yesterday, I've got a blue screen of death, but I know why. I ended Microsoft Edge accidentally.

[@EverythingeeB]

Thanks for watching my video!

[@abdoessam2867]

How big mouth windows 11 is best

[@WololoWololo2]

Windows Vista better than 7. Windows 11, 8.1 took its power from Windows Vista

[@Physics072]

Good thing you don't think much. :)

[@silviumihai0]

use supremium browser on xp , vista and 7

[@MarkWhich]

I can't be too surprised 10 and 11 performed badly, afterall, 4GIG DDR2 RAM is dinosaur and it's just not ideal for 10 or 11.

[@fut.adxr_]

Fun fact the windows xp is faster than 8.1

[@Johanachang780]

1 windows xp 16 2 windows 8 6 3 windows 11 4 4 windows 10 3 5 windows vista 2 6 windows 7 1

[@krustycrab1730]

windows 2000????

[@EverythingeeB]

Too old tbh

[@krustycrab1730]

XP is NT 5.1, Win2K is NT 5.0 (how old is that now), also with the extended kernel for Windows 2000 you could run some xp programs in there IIRC

[@AlejandroMunoz-hy1ih]

I guess that windows 7 is the slowest :)

[@elon---_musk]

hello bro can i get reply

[@EverythingeeB]

To what?

[@technologytime69]

For me, Windows 7 and 11 are the best, and Windows 10 is the worst. Great Comparison 👍

[@EverythingeeB]

Thanks for watching! It really means a lot to me when people enjoy my videos.

[@mctogo001]

😒

[@Jabreel]

Get help

[@LIL_MEECA]

Windows 7 I understand windows 11 u need help

[@anywaytechreview]

have you tried windows 11 in 2023?@@LIL_MEECA

[@hasorefz2632]

Nof fair bro your system isnt good enought for windows 10 and 11 So old ones working better in that

[@matthewnguyen5000]

Me wanting to downgrade to windows 10 😠

[@luciendemaine5153]

Windows 11 is better.

[@EverythingeeB]

Interesting you think that, since this test basically proves otherwise lol

[@McShave]

@@EverythingeeB This test proves nothing. It's running on crappy old hardware. It's like comparing windows 95 and Windows 7 on a Pentium 3 machine. The PC will obviously run better on Windows 95. Does that make it a better OS than Windows 7? God no.

[@EverythingeeB]

@@McShave I know the hardware is not the greatest however it was the only computer I had that could run Windows XP and 11 at the same time. I tried to use my Elitebook (if you've ever watched my previous videos you'd know what computer I am talking about) however it refused to even boot Windows XP.

[@only-technology-d9r]

100% agreeing

[@cyberbasty8028]

Vista is good too