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Windows 7 build 6956 vs. Windows XP SP3
Several of you have asked me to add data for Windows XP to my Windows 7 vs. Windows Vista benchmark post. Well, you asked for it!
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Several of you have asked me to add data for Windows XP to my Windows 7 vs. Windows Vista benchmark post. Well, you asked for it!
Rather than build this into a large post, I'll just post the data here. For any background check out the original post.
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Bottom line: Windows 7 build 6956 beats Windows XP SP3 in each of the tests.