“On 8 GB PCs, Windows is now up to 20 percent more responsive, and multitasking is up to 40 percent faster in our lab test”

The Verge · Nov 2 · Microsoft ships Windows 11 update to speed up 8GB RAM PCs

“As a result, Windows can now keep up to 2 GB more of your active data in memory instead of moving it to slower storage, so an app or tab you left open is less likely to reload when you return”

The Verge · Nov 2 · Microsoft ships Windows 11 update to speed up 8GB RAM PCs