Windows 10 vs. Windows 11 Gaming Performance: Benchmarking on Aftershock's Rapid Gaming PC

Table of Contents

1. 👾 Introduction to Benchmarking Windows 10 and Windows 11
2. 🖥️ Aftershock's Rapid Gaming PC Specs
   • CPU: Ryzen 5 3600
   • GPU: Radeon RX 6600 XT
   • RAM: 16GB DDR4
   • Storage: 2x Samsung Gen 4 SSDs
3. 🎮 Benchmarking Games
   • GTA 5
   • Minecraft
   • Call of Duty Warzone
   • Fortnite
4. ⚙️ Benchmarking Software
   • Cinebench R20
   • Cinebench R23
   • Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve
5. 📈 Performance Comparison
6. 🛠️ Impact of Windows 11 on Video Editing and Rendering
7. 💡 Conclusion and Recommendations

Introduction to Benchmarking Windows 10 and Windows 11

In this article, we'll delve into the performance comparison between Windows 10 and the relatively new Windows 11. We'll specifically focus on benchmarking various games and software to determine if there's a significant difference in performance and whether an upgrade to Windows 11 is worthwhile for gaming and other tasks.

Aftershock's Rapid Gaming PC Specs

Before we dive into the benchmarks, let's take a closer look at the specifications of the PC provided by Aftershock for this testing. The system boasts an entry-level chassis for gaming PCs and is equipped with impressive hardware.

CPU: Ryzen 5 3600

The Ryzen 5 3600 is the chosen central processing unit for this benchmark test, featuring 6 cores and 12 Threads. Renowned for its budget-friendly nature, this CPU delivers commendable performance in gaming scenarios.

GPU: Radeon RX 6600 XT

From Gigabyte, the Radeon RX 6600 XT takes charge of the graphical prowess, ensuring a visually engaging and responsive gaming experience during the benchmarks.

RAM: 16GB DDR4

Cleverly providing 16 gigabytes of DDR4 RAM, Aftershock's PC ensures smooth multitasking and efficient memory management for both Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Storage: 2x Samsung Gen 4 SSDs

The inclusion of two identical Samsung Gen 4 SSDs has allowed for a direct comparison between Windows 10 and Windows 11, each installed on a separate drive. This setup enables a comprehensive analysis of their performance under similar conditions.

Benchmarking Games

The benchmarking process involved running various games at 1080p resolution with medium to high settings, utilizing MSI Afterburner to slightly overclock the GPU on both Windows 10 and Windows 11.

GTA 5

The inbuilt benchmarking tool in GTA 5 provided insightful results, with Windows 11 consistently demonstrating 10 to 20 FPS higher averages than Windows 10, representing a 7 to 10 percent performance lead.

Minecraft With intense shaders and demanding settings, Minecraft showcased a noteworthy performance improvement on Windows 11, offering an average of 80 FPS compared to the 70 FPS achieved on Windows 10. Notably, Windows 11 excelled even further without shaders, delivering a substantial increase in FPS, indicating Microsoft's optimizations for gaming.