Microsoft Reveals Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs Are 5x Faster Than Popular 5-Year-Old Computers
Microsoft is making a significant investment in the future of computing with its Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs. Despite facing initial challenges with artificial intelligence features, these Snapdragon-based devices outperform many of the existing Windows machines in terms of performance and battery longevity.
While exploring information on Copilot PCs, I stumbled upon fresh documentation hosted on Microsoft’s learning platform, which hasn’t yet been indexed by major search engines like Google or Bing. This documentation reveals some intriguing insights into the performance capabilities of Copilot+ PCs.
For instance, a benchmark released by Microsoft in May highlighted that these new Copilot+ PCs are capable of delivering performance that is five times greater than that of popular PC models that are five years old.
Enhanced Performance, Battery Life, and Local Playback Quality of Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs Compared to Their Predecessors
Microsoft utilized the Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core benchmark to evaluate the performance of Copilot+ PCs, which feature Snapdragon X Elite 12 core and Snapdragon X Plus 10 core configurations, against older Windows machines.
The comparison involved analyzing a range of Windows PCs that had been commercially available for 4-5 years, specifically those with the highest monthly active user statistics.
Although performance can vary greatly based on individual configurations and usage patterns, the findings were “determined based on Microsoft internal usage data as of February 2024.”
According to the compiled information, the Copilot+ PCs boast speeds that are up to five times faster than the most utilized five-year-old Windows PCs still in operation today.
Similar enhancements were noted for local video playback. Microsoft reported that devices powered by Snapdragon technology in the Copilot+ lineup provide up to 2.3 times greater battery performance during local video viewing compared to the most popular five-year-old PCs currently in use.
“These tests were conducted in May 2024 using the prerelease Windows ADK web browsing assessment under standardized conditions,” Microsoft stated in its review.
[The analysis involved connecting the devices to Wi-Fi while maintaining the screen brightness at 150 nits, comparing the Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon X Elite 12 core and Snapdragon X Plus 10 core setups running Windows Version 26097.5003 (24H2) against a selection of well-used Windows machines released 4-5 years ago, as inferred from Microsoft’s internal usage statistics as of February 2024,” the company further elaborated.
Similar insights were echoed by reviewers; however, given Microsoft’s access to performance data for common devices, it provides a clearer indication that Copilot+ PCs stand out in their category.
If you’re considering an upgrade, a Copilot+ PC featuring a Snapdragon chip, AMD Ryzen AI, or Intel’s Lunar Lake may be a better option.
Returning to the report referenced by Windows Latest, Microsoft also noted that Copilot+ PCs offer up to three times more battery endurance when browsing the web compared to the predominant five-year-old Windows models currently in use.
“Battery life can significantly differ based on device characteristics, settings, user habits, and other factors,” Microsoft cautioned before unveiling these fascinating benchmark outcomes.
According to Microsoft’s internal evaluations performed in May 2024, the prerelease Windows ADK full-screen local video playback assessment was utilized under standard testing protocols, with the devices connected to Wi-Fi and screen brightness adjusted to 150 nits.
The findings showcased Copilot+ PCs delivering up to three times more battery support for web browsing than older Windows computers.
As Windows 11 24H2 and subsequent updates roll out, Microsoft may release further performance updates in the near future.
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