Microsoft, in the eighth version of its Windows operating system, decided to remove the system performance evaluation tool and the table that displayed the scores received by individual components of a personal computer. Windows 10 does not have this index either. However, the functionality itself has not disappeared. Moreover, the rating scale has become more logical, changing its maximum value from eight to ten points. And despite the fact that there is no corresponding item in the system properties, you can find out the performance rating both by standard OS tools and by using third-party applications.
Windows 10 performance score
Many people were waiting for the release of a new operating system from Microsoft, because in addition to visual changes, a significant part of the code was redesigned, which, according to the assurances of the Redmondians, led to an increase insystem speed and responsiveness. The complex technical solutions developed and implemented by the company's programmers had a good effect on the overall he alth of the OS, and as a means of verification, you can use the Windows 10 performance index, comparing it with those of previous versions of the operating system.
Find out the performance score using the command line
You can evaluate the performance of your PC using regular means of the OS itself. To do this, you need to execute a special command in the CMD shell. Command Prompt must be run as an administrator. To do this, right-click on the "Start" icon and select "Command Prompt (Admin)" from the menu. In the console window that appears, you need to type winsat formal-restart clean and confirm the execution by pressing the Enter key, after which the performance assessment will start in Windows 10.
It is interesting that the execution of this command will completely erase the history of previously conducted checks and the scoring will start again. If you execute the winsat formal command without an additional key, then the previous data will be saved.
It is also important to know that when testing a mobile device, such as a laptop or tablet, it must be connected to a power source, otherwise it will not be possible to run diagnostics.
It will take several minutes for the system to evaluate the capabilities of the device, depending on itspower, after which you can close the command line window. The results of the check are in the Formal. Assessment. WinSAT.xml file located at: C:\Windows\Performance\WinSAT\DataStore, under the WinSPR key. The data in it is presented in the form of a table with the following values:
- SystemScore shows an overall performance score based on the lowest score below.
- MemoryScore displays the result of the device's RAM test.
- CpuScore - score received by the CPU.
- raphicScore sums up the graphics subsystem test when working with the interface, as well as video content.
- GamingScore shows how fast your device performs in graphics-intensive apps and games.
- DiskScore displays hard disk performance score.
This method of testing system performance does not require the installation of third-party software, and performance evaluation in Windows 10 can be carried out without an Internet connection.
Determining the performance index using the Winaero WEI Tool
For those who don't want to mess around with the command line, there is a special utility for calculating and displaying system performance - Winaero WEI Tool. In addition to being free, the program is also portable, allowing you to use it without the need for installation. You just need to download it from the manufacturer's website, unpack the downloaded archive and run the executablefile. The interface of the program resembles that of Windows 7. When compiling an assessment, the utility uses the data of the standard tool for checking the operating system performance index.
Increase system performance
There are several things you can do to improve the performance of Windows 10. The main reason for this decrease is the use of outdated or non-original device drivers. To update, go to the Device Manager and select the menu item "Update hardware configuration". Windows will try to find and install the most appropriate and up-to-date drivers. The number of "live tiles" displayed in the Start menu also affects performance. It is recommended to unpin all unused tiles from the home screen using the corresponding item in the context menu of each of them. In the advanced system performance settings, you should disable all or some visual effects, because they consume graphics card and CPU resources. You can also turn off notifications and OS prompts to increase system performance. To do this, you will need to launch the "Settings" application and in the "System" sub-item, turn off the switch of the "Display tips for working with Windows" item. It is also important to keep the system safe and prevent all kinds of viruses from getting into it.
Windows 10 Performance Score can be used as a tool to show how responsive and how fast a device iscomponents and the operating system installed on it. And, despite the fact that the manufacturer has complicated access to this functionality, it is not difficult to use it.
