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Microsoft says it now sucks less to use a Windows PC with 8GB of RAM

Microsoft says it now sucks less to use a Windows PC with 8GB of RAM

Ben Schoon | Nov 4 2026 - 7:30 am PT 2 Comments

Using a computer with 8GB of RAM in 2026 is rough, to say the least, but as RAMageddon rages on, Microsoft says it is making improvements to using a Windows PC with less memory available.

In a blog post this week, Microsoft says that Windows PCs with 8GB of RAM are now 20% more responsive and 40% faster (in multitasking) in lab testing.

Keeping up to 2GB of additional active data in memory to prevent reloading

20% faster common tasks including opening Start menu, activating Snipping Tool, using File Explorer, etc

These are just a few of the updates Microsoft says it has made, with the company still working to get more out of memory compression and work with third-party developers to improve memory usage.

With RAMageddon’s effects only set to get worse in 2027 and problems thought to continue through 2030 , this is all good news for end users. It’s also good seeing as Apple’s MacBook Neo triggered an avalanche of new 8GB Windows laptops designed to rival the lower price point.

HP’s MacBook Neo competitor is $699 with an OLED display and plenty of catches

Microsoft launches 12-inch Surface Pro with Snapdragon X2 Plus & 5G, 13-inch Surface Laptop too

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