This section provides a high-level overview of the Windows architecture and its performance characteristics.
We'll explore key areas like the kernel, memory management, and the role of the Windows Runtime.
The kernel is the core of the operating system, responsible for managing system resources and providing a basic service to the user.
It handles tasks like process scheduling, memory management, and device drivers.
Windows uses a sophisticated memory management system to allocate and deallocate memory efficiently.
Techniques like virtual memory and paging are employed to provide increased memory capacity and performance.
The Windows Runtime is a set of core components that provide common services to applications and other components.
This includes things like the file system, networking, and security components.
Several factors impact the performance of Windows: Thermal throttling, driver performance, and the efficient utilization of the Windows Runtime.