Windows 7 system requirements vs Vista's sys reqs.

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Windows 7 is more memory efficient than Windows Vista, utilizing system resources more effectively, particularly in multi-core and multi-threaded environments. Users report that Windows 7 consumes less RAM and CPU compared to Vista, which can enhance performance in computationally demanding applications, including video games. Despite common concerns about security vulnerabilities, Windows 7 is perceived to be a more stable and efficient operating system than its predecessor.

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  • Understanding of Windows operating systems, specifically Windows Vista and Windows 7.
  • Familiarity with system resource management, including CPU and RAM usage.
  • Knowledge of multi-core and multi-threaded processor functionality.
  • Basic awareness of operating system security vulnerabilities.
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  • Research Windows 7 system requirements and performance benchmarks.
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PC gamers, system administrators, and users considering an upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7 who want to understand performance implications and resource management.

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I have a quad-core desktop computer with 6GBs of RAM, with windows Vista home premium (64 bit) it say's in windows task manager, in desktop, with no other programs running. That just the operating system itself and various other background tasks like virus scan, etc.. Takes up 15% of my processor usage, and over 1GB of RAM. That is quite a bit for an OS. The windows XP on my laptop uses less than 512 MB in most cases.

Is windows 7 going to take up more system resources than Vista? Would that effect performance while playing computationally demanding video games if I were to upgrade my version of windows?
 
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The_Absolute said:
I have a quad-core desktop computer with 6GBs of RAM, with windows Vista home premium (64 bit) it say's in windows task manager, in desktop, with no other programs running. That just the operating system itself and various other background tasks like virus scan, etc.. Takes up 15% of my processor usage, and over 1GB of RAM. That is quite a bit for an OS. The windows XP on my laptop uses less than 512 MB in most cases.

Is windows 7 going to take up more system resources than Vista? Would that effect performance while playing computationally demanding video games if I were to upgrade my version of windows?

Windows 7 is more memory efficient than Vista.
 
DavidSnider said:
Windows 7 is more memory efficient than Vista.

What about CPU usage? Is windows 7 programmed to make better use of multi-core and multi-threaded processors? Is windows 7 full of internet security holes like vista was?
 
The_Absolute said:
What about CPU usage? Is windows 7 programmed to make better use of multi-core and multi-threaded processors? Is windows 7 full of internet security holes like vista was?

Yes. At least as far as the window manager is concerned.

All out-of-the-box workstation operating systems tend to have lots of security holes. Windows gets most of the blame primarily because it has the biggest market share.
 
Heck, I have WIN 7 on an old P4 3.06 2G RAM - runs like a charm.

I wouldn't worry if I were you.
 

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