Windows XP SP3 vs. Windows 7 build 6956 – Performance Test

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. Bottom line: Windows 7 build 6956 beats Windows XP SP3 in each of the tests, writes Adrian Kingsley