Windows XP SP2/SP3 Server 2008 Comparison Thread

[Metroid]

Awesome testing.

Thank-you!!!

Been using the SP3 for about a day. Noticed slightly faster boot-up too

Nice test.

nicely done...

My thoughts exactly, thanks for the information

Very nice

I'm using now Vista for more than 1year, maybe i try again XP

xp ftw !!!

Great testing there Metroid...thanks for taking the time

thanks must have been time cosuming.....good job

Thanks very much to all, next time will be much better, had no much time for a complete test.

2008=Vista SP1

But server versions have different priority settings. Their drawback is usually on foreground processes.

True. We can see by the fact Windows Server 2008 was launched at almost the same time as SP1 for Vista came and also drivers are alike.

Nice testing, I think x64 played a part in 2008 doing worse all around.

Comparing all 3 under 32bit would likely even out some of those memory scores. Since xp32bit sp2 vs xp64bit sp2 even shows drops in memory scores testing with everest.

Very well reminded.

Metroid, if it's possible and you have the time, do you think you can add Windows XP x64 onto the comparison list for your next set of tests?

I use XP x64, and I really want to see how it stacks up to these versions of Windows.

If not, I understand, but I think it would be great to know.

Be cool to see the difference in scores on a Intel chipset board.... I.E. X38/48....

I would love to see Vista 64bit SP1 vs. Server 2008 since people are aying that 2008 i faster in general, not only in games. Or has that rumour been debunked?

These tests were done exclusively for some questions that me and some performance crazy fellows had in mind. I intend to make new tests using 64 Bit versions of Vista, XP, Server x 32 Bit alike versions and see what is going on/the difference since we can not find accurate tests about it.

I'm waiting for the new velociraptor, Nehalen and Bloomfield. I'm sure these will be great performance breakers.

I need to study now. I have got some computer science exams next month, need time to put the lectures in mind.

Thanks,

Metroid.