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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Yahoo
Microsoft's sketchy Win 10 vs Win 11 performance claims pit a 9-year-old PC against a modern machine to claim 2.3X gain
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Ever since Microsoft announced that it would end support for Windows 10 in October, the company has been trying hard to convince users to make the switch to Windows 11. First, it warned that unsupported Windows 10 PCs will no longer receive security updates, making them easy targets for hackers. Later, it advised users to trade in their old computers and buy a new one that comes preloaded with all the Windows 11 goodies. Now, once again, Microsoft's Executive Vice President and Consumer Chief Marketing Officer, Yusuf Mehdi, has published a fresh blog highlighting all the benefits and advantages of Windows 11, including a statement claiming that Windows 11 PCs are up to 2.3 times faster than Windows 10 PCs. However, what they failed to make clear is that this claim is entirely based on a comparison of new versus old hardware, rather than the software itself. The claim is based on benchmarking results from the Geekbench 6 Multi-Core measurement tool. When you follow the link provided in the footnote, it reads, 'Based on testing performed by Microsoft in December 2024 using Geekbench 6 Multi-core score comparing a selection of Windows 10 PCs with Intel Core 6th, 8th, and 10th generation processors and Windows 11 PCs with Intel Core 12th and 13th generation processors. Performance will vary significantly by device and with settings, usage, and other factors.' Device Model Processor Windows 10 - Device 1 Dell Inspiron 7590 Intel Core i7-8565U CPU @ 1.80GHz Windows 10 - Device 2 Dell Inspiron 3580 Intel Core i7-8565U CPU @ 1.80GHz Windows 10 - Device 3 HP Envyx360 Intel Core i7-1065G7 CPU @ 1.30GHz Windows 10 - Device 4 HP Laptop 15 11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 @ 2.40GHz Windows 10 - Device 5 Dell XPS 13 Intel Core i5-8200Y CPU @ 1.30GHz Windows 10 - Device 6 Dell Inspiron 5379 Intel Core i5-8250U CPU @ 1.60GHz Windows 10 - Device 7 HP Spectre x360 Intel Core i7-8750H CPU @ 2.20GHz Windows 10 - Device 8 Dell Inspiron 7300 Intel Core i5-10210U CPU @ 1.60GHz Windows 10 - Device 9 Dell Inspiron 7353 Intel Core i3-6100U CPU @ 2.30GHz Windows 10 - Device 10 Dell XPS 13 Intel Core i5-6200U CPU @ 2.30GHz This makes it very clear that Microsoft didn't test Windows 10 on machines running Windows 11, or vice versa. Instead, it relied on a synthetic benchmark that measures explicitly a CPU's multicore performance to draw conclusions about the software. And that's not even the worst part. The real issue is that all the Windows 10 systems used in the test are powered by CPUs from seven to nine years ago, while the Windows 11 machines feature chips from 2022 or later. Hard to call that a proper comparison. It's no mystery that benchmark results can often be misleading, as they don't entirely reflect real-world usage. It's been shown that Windows 10 can offer better gaming performance than Windows 11. However, not everyone knows that, especially the average Windows user, and for them, these 'false performance claims' could easily lead them to believe their PC will be much faster with Windows 11, which hopefully isn't the direction Microsoft is aiming for. The blog post also argues in favor of upgrading to Windows 11 by highlighting increased security through features like TPM 2.0 and Smart App Control, as well as a 62 percent reduction in security incidents with Windows 11. However, that comparison is based on new computers running Windows 11 versus older computers running Windows 10. That being said, for those who cannot or don't want to upgrade to Windows 11, the Extended Security Updates (ESU) subscription keeps your Windows 10 PC secure for a fee of $30 per year. Alternatively, you can try making Windows 11 look and feel like Windows 10. Follow Tom's Hardware on Google News to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Mint
27-06-2025
- Mint
Nothing Phone 3 is confirmed to feature a periscope lens ahead of July 1 launch
Nothing Phone 3 launch is just days away, creating much curiosity and anticipation among fans and smartphone buyers. As we are getting closer to the launch, Nothing is gradually revealing some specifications and features of the smartphone. Over the past few weeks, Nothing has been sharing a few glimpses of the Phone 3 design, and this time it's the new periscope lens. Alongside the camera lens design, Nothing has also confirmed the camera resolution and zoom capabilities to entice buyers. Therefore, we expect a triple camera setup on Nothing Phone 3 that will include a main, ultrawide, and a periscope lens. Here's everything you need to know about the camera. Nothing shared a post on X (formerly Twitter), revealing Phone 3's periscope lens design and features. In the post, Nothing revealed that the smartphone will feature a 50MP periscope lens with 3x optical and 60x ultra zoom. The periscope lens will also feature a 10cm telemacro for close-up shots. Nothing also highlights that the camera bump on Phone 3 is 74% slimmer than the Phone 3a Pro model, revealing the design refinement on its flagship phone. Another mention on the X post was that the camera is 'built for creators'; therefore, we may get some additional camera features or tools. Camera samples by Nothing: Apart from the periscope lens, the Nothing Phone 3 is expected to feature a 50MP main camera and a 50MP ultrawide camera. For selfies, we can expect a 50MP front-facing camera. However, we may have to wait until launch to confirm these claims, or till Nothing makes an official statement. In terms of performance, the Phone 3 is confirmed to be powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor that may power smartphones with AI capabilities, faster performance, and a smooth overall experience. We also came across the Geekbench scores that revealed 2076 points in single-core and 6577 points in multi-core testing. The smartphone was also tipped to offer 16GB of RAM, and it could run on Android 15-based Nothing OS 3.5. The Nothing Phone 3 is also expected to feature a 6.7-inch LTPO OLED display that may offer a 120Hz refresh rate and a higher peak brightness in comparison to the predecessor. Lastly, the smartphone is rumoured to get an upgraded battery with a 5150mAh battery and 65W charging support.
GSM Arena
26-06-2025
- GSM Arena
Infinix GT 30 spotted on Geekbench with a Dimensity chipset
The Infinix GT 30 Pro was unveiled in late May with a Dimensity 8350 Ultimate chipset. That was only the vanguard of the series and at least one more model is on the way – a vanilla GT 30 was just spotted on Geekbench. The Infinix GT 30 (X6876) has done several runs of the benchmark, which reports a Mali-G615 MC2 – a GPU that is only used in two Dimensity chips. Add to that the four cores clocked at 2.6GHz (Cortex-A78) and four more at 2.0GHz (Cortex-A55) and we get the Dimensity 7400. Infinix GT 30 (X6876) scorecard from Geekbench 6.4.0 The downgrade in performance from the Pro is not unexpected. These are early benchmarks, but the results are on par with what we expect of the 7400 chip. In our review the GT 30 Pro got 1,400 single-core and 4,000 multi-core on Geekbench, compared to 1,000 and 3,000 for the vanilla GT 30. All four runs that were submitted to Geekbench show 8GB of RAM, though it's quite possible they came from the same device. The Pro has 8GB as its base configuration and has an option for 12GB of RAM too. The connection between the X6876 model number and the 'GT 30' name was found in an EEC certification. Anyway, the GT 30 Pro was spotted on Geekbench in early April, was announced in late May and went on sale in India in mid-June. The vanilla Infinix GT 30 is currently on 'step 1' of this process, so a late July or early August reveal is likely. If we hear anything more concrete we'll let you know. Source | Via
Hindustan Times
26-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Nothing Phone 3 launch on July 1: Display, camera, performance, and everything we know so far
Nothing Phone 3 is just 5 days away from its global debut, and we have all been waiting to get a glimpse of the new flagship. Well, the design of the smartphone has been kept under wraps, yet several leaks about the smartphone specs and features have been making the rounds on social media platforms. Based on rumours, we may have an idea of what the UK-based smartphone brand will reveal during the launch. Therefore, if you have been planning to get your hands on the Nothing Phone 3, then here's everything you need to know about the smartphone ahead of the July 1 launch. Nothing Phone 3 tipped to come with a bigger battery and fast charging capabilities.(Nothing) Also read: Understand the key specs that matter most when buying a budget laptop Nothing has been quite secretive about the Nothing Phone 3 design, creating much curiosity among fans. The company has been sharing several small glimpses of the smartphone design, but it has not yet revealed it officially. However, Nothing has confirmed that it's killing the Glyph light interface and bringing a new Glyphn Matrix to the top-right corner of the smartphone. Nothing co-founder Akis Evangelidis is also teasing a new button, which has also become a part of speculation. Apart from these, the Nothing Phone 3 is expected to retain a transparent rear panel, and it may also feature the new Essential Key. In terms of the display, the Nothing Phone 3 is expected to feature a 6.7-inch LTPO OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1.5k resolution. As of now, we are yet to know about display brightness and durability enhancements. Also read: Apple reportedly planning to buy Perplexity AI to power future Siri upgrades and AI-driven search features Nothing Phone 3 performance and Geekbench scores The Nothing Phone 3 has also appeared on the Geekbench listing, revealing the smartphone's performance cores with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. It was revealed that the smartphone achieved 2,076 points in single-core testing and 6,577 points in multi-core testing. The smartphone is expected to offer up to 16GB of RAM and run on an Android 15-based OS. Now, to get greater insights into Nothing Phone 3's performance, we may have to wait until launch and real-life testing to see if it's worth the hype. Nothing Phone 3 camera The Nothing Phone is anticipated to feature a 50MP triple camera setup, which may include a 50MP main camera, a 50MP ultrawide camera, and finally a 50MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. On the front, it may also include a 50MP selfie camera. As of now, we are yet to know about the camera sensors, their type and size, to gain more details about the image quality and overall camera performance. Also read: Big tech's tariff troubles: Why US trade policy has Silicon Valley on edge Nothing Phone 3 battery upgrades The Nothing Phone 3, with the model number A024, has received the FCC certification as the launch is just around the corner. The certification reveals that the smartphone could pack a 5150 mAh battery that may support 65W wired fast charging. This showcases a significant upgrade over the Nothing Phone 2's 4700mAh battery. Additionally, the smartphone also surpasses some of the ultra-flagship smartphones, such as the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL. Alongside a bigger battery, Nothing has also increased the charging speed from 45W to 65W, which may also lower the charging time in comparison to the predecessor. Nothing Phone 3 price The Nothing Phone 3 is tipped to be priced at £800 in the UK and $799 in the US for the base storage model, which is expected to be 12GB and 256GB of storage. Therefore, we can speculate that the Phone 3 could be priced between Rs.70000 to Rs.80000 in India.
GSM Arena
25-06-2025
- GSM Arena
Nothing Phone (3) spotted on Geekbench ahead of launch
The highly anticipated Nothing Phone (3) has now appeared on Geekbench ahead of its July 1 unveiling. The latest listing shows the device managed respectable 2,076 single-core and 6,577 multi-core scores, and it is armed with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset as expected. Nothing Phone (3) Geekbench scorecard The listing also shows Phone (3) is equipped with 16GB RAM and it boots Android 15, presumably with Nothing OS 3.5 on top. As per the most recent leaks, Nothing Phone (3) should launch with a 6.7-inch LTPO OLED, a 5,150 mAh battery with 100W charging and four 50MP cameras, including a front-facing module, a main, 3x zoom periscope and ultrawide shooters. Source
