# #Windows11 in the news

October 11, 2026 at 02:06 PM

> Windows 7 vs Windows 11: Legacy Gaming Benchmarks · Microsoft Details Windows 11 Performance Updates · Microsoft to Auto-Enable Memory Integrity

[Windows 7 vs Windows 11: Legacy Gaming Benchmarks](<https://hardwarebrief.com/article/windows-7-vs-windows-11-legacy-gaming-benchmarks-c2773041>)
*October 11, 2026 at 02:06 PM* - New benchmarks on AMD's AM5 platform compare Windows 7 and Windows 11 performance across ten DirectX 9 and DirectX 11 gaming titles.

[Microsoft Details Windows 11 Performance Updates](<https://hardwarebrief.com/article/microsoft-details-windows-11-performance-updates-f4c0c462>)
*September 7, 2026 at 03:51 PM* - Microsoft is optimizing Windows 11 to improve boot times, enhance RAM efficiency for 8GB devices, and add new remote power controls.

[Microsoft to Auto-Enable Memory Integrity](<https://hardwarebrief.com/article/microsoft-to-auto-enable-memory-integrity-a68b755a>)
*September 2, 2026 at 02:37 PM* - An upcoming Windows 11 update will activate Core Isolation by default, enhancing security while potentially impacting gaming performance.