Responsiveness of Windows Vista and Windows Vista SP1 using Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 on common business file tasks We tested four client-server OS platform combinations to give buyers a sense of the differences in response time they would experience when performing the same file operations on each.

Responsiveness of Windows Vista, Windows Vista SP1, and Windows XP on common home tasks We measured the responsiveness of three operating systems—Windows Vista, Windows Vista SP1, and Windows XP—when performing a set of common home tasks after rebooting, returning from standby, and in ongoing operation. We tested five systems: Dell XPS 600 (desktop), Dell XPS M170 (notebook), HP a1320y (desktop), HP d4100e (desktop), and Toshiba Tecra M4 (tablet).

Responsiveness of Windows Vista, Windows Vista SP1, and Windows XP on common office tasks We measured the responsiveness of three operating systems—Windows Vista, Windows Vista SP1, and Windows XP—when performing a set of common office tasks after rebooting, returning from standby, and in ongoing operation. We tested five systems: Dell XPS 600 (desktop), Dell XPS M170 (notebook), HP a1320y (desktop), HP d4100e (desktop), and Toshiba Tecra M4 (tablet).

Windows Vista business performance: Intel vPro technology-based PCs vs. AMD processor-based PCs We ran scenarios featuring (1) real-time collaboration and communication with MS Office 2007 applications, (2) business intelligence and predictive modeling, and (3) new interface features of Windows Vista.

Intel vPro technology and Windows Vista: A performance boost for common business applications We explored response time during real-world work scenarios on an Intel vPro technology-based PC and three other platforms. We tested scenarios involving data security, finding and using information, and real-time communication and collaboration with Microsoft Office 2007 and other common office applications.

Intel vPro and Windows Vista vs. other platforms in predictive modeling and business intelligence scenarios We explored response time during real-world work scenarios on an Intel vPro technology-based PC and three other platforms. We tested two scenarios using Microsoft Excel 2007 and one using Intuit QuickBooks Pro 2006.

Pairing Intel vPro technology with the new user interface features of Windows Vista in common business tasks We compared the performance in scenarios that utilize advanced user interface features in Microsoft Windows Vista on an Intel vPro technology-based PC with that of three other platforms. We tested three scenarios that took advantage of various new features of Windows Vista. PT made evaluations based on a combination of hard performance measurements and subjective quality assessments.

How an Intel vPro technology-based PC running Windows Vista compared with other platforms on 10 common business scenarios We explored response time during real-world work scenarios involving security anti-malware, sales and marketing with PowerPoint, communication and collaboration, data encryption, Monte Carlo simulation, revenue recalculation, and QuickBooks Pro reports. We also explored the experience a typical business user would have with some of Windows Vista’s user interface features involving find-and-use, playing HD video while executing other tasks, and supporting dual monitors.

Performance comparison of two desktop PCs with Intel and AMD processors. We tested systems using an AMD Phenom X4 Quad-Core 9500 2.20GHz and an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.40GHz. We conducted industry-standard benchmarks, custom consumer application tests, and game benchmarks.

Performance comparison: Four Dell XPS 700 systems with various Intel processors We ran SYSmark 2004 SE and custom tests involving the following tasks alone and while scanning for viruses: photo editing, gaming, music encoding, and video encoding.

Performance comparison: Three Dell XPS 400-series systems with various Intel processors We ran SYSmark 2004 SE and custom tests involving the following tasks alone and while scanning for viruses: photo editing, gaming, music encoding, and video encoding.

Performance comparison: Two Velocity Micro systems with AMD and Intel processors We ran SYSmark 2004 SE and custom tests involving the following tasks alone and while scanning for viruses: photo editing, gaming, music encoding, and video encoding.

Performance comparison: Two desktop systems with AMD and Intel processors We compared the performance of two systems on BAPCo’s SYSmark 2004 SE and custom tests involving the following tasks alone and while scanning for viruses: photo editing, gaming, music encoding, and video encoding.

CPU performance: Two built-to-order systems We ran Futuremark's PCMark05 Professional on two Lenovo desktop systems available in the UK.

Dual-core system performance in common business scenarios We tested three processor/platform combinations: Intel Pentium D 820 (2.8-GHz DC processor) on the Intel D955XBK, Intel Pentium 4 540 (3.2 GHz with HT Technology) on the Intel D915GAV, and Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz on the Intel D845GVFN..

Dual-core PC performance: Two built-to-order systems We ran PCMark05 and 3DMark05 and SYSmark 2004 SE on two built-to-order Hewlett Packard PCs with dual-core processors.

Value PC performance: Built-to-order systems We tested two built-to-order PCs: HP Pavilion a1100e with an AMD Sempron 3200+ processor and HP Pavilion a1100y with an Intel Celeron D 346 processor.  We ran SYSmark 2004 SE, WebMark 2004 + Patch 1, PCMark05, and several  custom tests.

Business PC performance: Two built-to-order systems We ran BAPCo’s SYSmark 2004 SE and a set of custom tests on two built-to-order HP Microtower Business PCs.

CPU performance: Four built-to-order systems We tested four built-to-order PCs, two using Intel Celeron on Intel D845GLVA motherboards and two using AMD Sempron on ECS KM400-M2 motherboards.

Media center PC performance: Two built-to-order systems We tested two built-to-order PCs as they came out of the box to assess how well each would serve as a media center in a home office or bedroom.

Measuring the effects of Intel vPro technology on the performance of routine business collaboration and productivity-related scenarios We ran typical enterprise multitasking scenarios that involve real-time communication and collaboration with Microsoft Office Communicator 2005 and other common office applications.

Intel vPro technology: Measuring multitasking performance with common business applications and security programs We tested the performance in common business multitasking scenarios of Intel vPro Technology platforms with that of two other earlier platforms.

PC configuration affects Skype Internet phone quality (full report and one-page summary) We compared the audio quality of VOIP calls on a dual-core Pentium 4 processor system with that on another Pentium 4 processor system.

Did HT Technology speed up response time in Microsoft Office Communicator 2005 scenarios? We ran scenarios involving real-time communication and collaboration with Microsoft Office Communicator 2005 and other common office applications on three Intel processor/platform combinations.

Did HT Technology speed up response time in basic collaboration scenarios? We ran scenarios involving collaboration tools such as email and Microsoft SharePoint sites, and enabling technologies, such as XML, to work as part of a team on a project.