The recent announcement of a fresh operating system from Redmond caused a big wave of discussion among our readers. The ability to upgrade for free, collect information about users, replace the seemingly eternal Internet Explorer browser, and even joke about Bill Gates' ability to count to ten, all this became the subject of active discussion and debate. Nevertheless, today we will focus on a slightly different question that is primarily of interest to the gaming community: “so, what can the “ten” do in games?”
Perhaps the most important thing to keep in mind when considering installing Windows 10 is that its main trump card - DirectX 12 - is still not available. The first games using the new set of APIs should appear towards the end of 2015, but for now the only application capable of demonstrating the potential of DirectX 12 is Futuremark's synthetic benchmark. Therefore, at this stage, we will compare operating systems from Microsoft in games that are currently popular, find out how quickly and efficiently developers of drivers for video cards work, and try to understand whether it makes sense to upgrade to Windows 10 right now, if most of the time it takes PC you spend, mastering the virtual worlds.
Test Methodology
The main test participants were three Windows operating systems of the latest generations: Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 x64, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 10 Pro x64. The official image of each OS was installed on a GoodRAM SSD Iridium Pro 240GB solid state drive, after which all available updates from their Windows Update were downloaded. The latest versions of drivers for hardware components were installed in the same way. The role of graphics adapters was taken over by ASUS MATRIX-GTX980-P-4GD5 and MSI R9 290X Lightning, which made it possible to use accelerators from two different camps. Both video cards, together with the Intel Core i5-4690K central processor, did not lend themselves to additional overclocking and functioned at the nominal frequency set by the manufacturer.
The complete test bench configuration looks like this:
- processor: Intel Core i5-4690K (3.5 GHz, 6 MB);
- cooler: Zalman CNPS10X Flex (NF-A15 PWM fan, 140mm);
- motherboard: MSI Z87M Gaming (Intel Z87);
- RAM: GoodRAM GY1600D364L10/16GDC (2x8 GB, 1600 MHz, 10-10-10-28-1T);
- video card #1: ASUS MATRIX-GTX980-P-4GD5 (GeForce GTX 980);
- graphics card #2: MSI R9 290X Lightning (Radeon R9 290X);
- system drive: GoodRAM SSD Iridium Pro 240GB (240 GB, SATA 6 Gb/s);
- secondary storage: ADATA SX900 256GB (256GB, SATA 6Gb/s);
- power supply: Chieftec CTG-750C (750 W);
- monitor: LG 23MP75HM-P (1920x1080, 23″);
- operating system #1: Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 x64;
- operating system #2: Windows 8.1 Pro x64;
- operating system #3: Windows 10 Pro x64;
- GeForce driver: NVIDIA GeForce 355.60;
- Radeon driver: ATI Catalyst 15.7.1.
All available graphics settings are set to high. Additionally, the command was written in the console fps_max 0 to remove the built-in fps limit. The test scene covers the beginning of the game: running around the map, starting rune control, a fight in the mid lane.
In GTA V, the maximum image quality parameters are selected, MSSA 2x anti-aliasing and tessellation are used. Additionally, the options for loading detailed objects and shadows at a longer distance are activated.
The game version is 1.07. Preset - "Outrageous quality." All additional options are included except for proprietary technologies from NVIDIA: HBAO + and NVIDIA HairWorks. The test scene is a horse ride through the ruined village at the beginning of the game, with a total duration of 60 seconds.
Image quality is high. Disabled additional options such as HBAO+ and "depth of field".
The frame rate was measured based on the results of the in-game benchmark. Graphics settings according to the "Ultra" preset without any changes.
Screen resolution - 100% (1920x1080 pixels). Maximum graphics settings, including MSAA 4x anti-aliasing and SSAO lighting processing algorithm.
Image profile - "maximum", SMAA anti-aliasing and lighting processing according to SSBC technology.
Ultra-image quality preset. Testing took place both with the help of an in-game benchmark and with the participation of the Fraps program. The latter helped to more accurately determine the minimum fps.
The game version is 9.9. Once again, all sliders are set according to the preset “Maximum” profile.
The in-game test "Tank battle" was used as a test scene. The mode of "cinematic" quality of the picture. Anti-aliasing is enabled in 6x mode. Test results
Before proceeding to the analysis of the test results, it is necessary to clarify the issue of short-term fps drops in games when using Windows 10, which some users experience. In my case, a similar situation could be observed in Battlefield 4 and Grand Theft Auto V. The solution turned out to be quite simple - just disable the Windows Update Delivery Optimization (WUDO) p2p update system, which is basically active in Home and Pro versions. You can do this in the Windows Update settings section. I can’t 100% say that this is the reason, but the actions described above ensured that there were no lags in gaming applications throughout the entire testing.
The final 3DMark Fire Strike graph can be safely used in an advertising campaign aimed at supporting a new product. Regardless of the chosen video card, we managed to get uniform “ladders”, indicating the superiority of newer OS versions over their predecessors, provided that the PC configuration is absolutely identical. In practice, the situation is somewhat different, as we will see in the course of the material.
The first real gaming application immediately showed mixed results. The video card from NVIDIA managed to improve its performance in the Windows 10 environment relative to Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. The maximum advantage reaches 9.7%. A more interesting situation has developed with a representative from the red camp: the best minimum fps was also achieved in Windows 10, while the average fps was higher in the older "seven". Windows 8.1, in this case, got the position of an outsider.
In Grand Theft Auto V, the Radeon R9 290X shows, though not a large, but stable increase in fps in new generations of the OS. For the GeForce GTX 980, similar behavior is typical only with respect to the value of the minimum frame rate, where the gaps are already more noticeable and vary from 15% between Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 to an impressive 28.3% between the "ten" and "seven". Windows 8.1 closes the chart again.
The results obtained in one of the best RPG games of 2015 - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - are very dense. For the Radeon R9 290X, the difference was only one frame per second, which can be attributed to a possible error. The GeForce GTX 980 is most productive paired with Windows 10, which provides it with an 8.1% handicap over the popular Windows 7 in terms of the minimum fps value.
In general, the environment in Dying Light is similar to what we saw in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, only now the difference in the results of the GeForce GTX 980 is more obvious. Windows 7 is able to provide a minimum fps of 77 frames per second, in the Windows 8.1 environment this figure is already 83 fps, and Windows 10 guarantees an increase of another 4 frames. For the Radeon R9 290X, the operating system used does not play a significant role.
So we got to one of the most talked about games on Windows 10. As hard as you might guess, the reason for the negative on the part of users was the lower level of performance in the environment of the new operating system from Microsoft. Our testing partly confirms this. The graphs show a 7% drop in GeForce GTX 980 performance on average, both in terms of minimum and average fps. If an accelerator from AMD is installed in your system, then on the contrary, you can count on an additional boost of 1-3%.
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is the first game where the benefits of installing Windows 10 will be immediately noticeable “by eye”, though this only applies to owners of AMD graphics adapters. The minimum frame rate increased from 45.5 fps to 66.18 fps, which is a 45% increase. To verify the reliability of the result, the built-in benchmark was repeated more than ten times and even the game was reinstalled - the data was confirmed. The GeForce GTX 980 turned out to be completely indifferent to the version of the installed operating system.
In Far Cry 4, the GeForce GTX 980 card, running Windows 8.1 and Windows 10, showed parity of results, but both systems lost to the speed of the "seven". Get the most out of the Radeon R9 290X with Windows 10 or Windows 7. It seems that Windows 8.1 is not the best choice for a gamer today.
For tankers, Windows 10, like its older sister Windows 8.1, is not of particular interest. At best, performance will be at the level of proven Windows 7, and at worst, performance will decrease by 6-8%.
New test participant
If we have already undertaken to test the current operating systems, then it is worth remembering one more participant - an alternative for Windows promoted by Valve. We are talking, of course, about SteamOS. Behind Last year the park of games available for this operating system has expanded significantly. Increasingly, you can find announcements of new games, the release of which is scheduled for two competing platforms at once.
Since SteamOS is based on Linux, DirectX resources are not available to it as such, but the winner in the confrontation "OpenGL vs DirectX" is already known. In any case, we compared the capabilities of SteamOS in two computer games, more recent than Metro Last Light and Half Life 2. They were the World War II vehicle simulator War Thunder and the steampunk first-person shooter BioShock Infinite. The decisive factor in the choice of test applications was the fact that these games have built-in benchmarks in their assets, because there is no full-fledged analogue of the Fraps utility for SteamOS yet.
First, let's deal with the productivity of platforms from Microsoft. In the case of the GeForce GTX 980, Windows 10 was 2-5% faster than Windows 7. The final fps of Windows 8 is somewhere in the middle. The Radeon R9 290X runs Windows 7 more quickly, outperforming its peers by an average of 3%.
As for SteamOS, it lags and lags noticeably. An average frame rate of 41 fps can be achieved on a significantly cheaper graphics card than the R9 290X when playing under Microsoft's OS. And in general, Radeon products are definitely not the best choice for building a Steam Machine. Problems arise already at the stage of installing the operating system, when SteamOS cannot independently select the correct video driver, and in order to somehow increase the level of performance, you have to update it manually through the terminal.
In BioShock Infinite, Windows 7 proved to be the sole leader. It noticeably breaks away from competitors in terms of the minimum fps, whether it's the GeForce GTX 980 or the Radeon R9 290X. SteamOS is limping on both legs and the graphs eloquently reflect this. The lag behind products from Redmond can reach 73%.
Analytics
Analyzing the graphs presented in the review, it becomes clear that the leader can change depending on the specific test application. A lot depends on the installed video card and the video drivers it uses. Therefore, to make it easier for readers to make a decision about the advisability of switching to Windows 10, a general histogram of the “Total average fps indicator” was built.
Final average fps
What do we have as a result? Windows 8.1 gets the status of an outsider in the eyes of gamers. It is rather strange that the operating system, released back in 2013, could not surpass the level of its predecessor. Windows 7, on the contrary, feels cheerful and confident. It became the leader in terms of performance when the Radeon R9 290X graphics card was installed in the system and fell slightly behind in tests with the GeForce GTX 980.
About Windows 10, despite the early stage of its life cycle, nothing bad can be said. It is somewhere faster, somewhere slower than the “old woman” Windows 7, but in general it is on the same level with it. Further improvement of the new OS by Microsoft engineers, together with support from developers of video drivers for current graphics adapters, will unequivocally secure the leadership position for Windows 10. The only sad thing is that in order to achieve this goal, Microsoft itself resorts to not entirely humane methods, removing Windows 7 and 8.1 from the list of supported platforms for its exclusives. The implementation of DirectX 12 is certainly a step forward, but a shadow of doubt about the artificial nature of the restriction still remains.
Speaking of DirectX 12. At the beginning of the article, we mentioned that there is a test that can demonstrate the potential of the API, and we tested our equipment in it.
The advantage of DirectX 12 over DirectX 11 (both in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode) is really huge, but the gap from Mantle is not so big, only 14.6%. In any case, the data obtained should not be taken at face value. This in no way suggests that in the near future we will witness a tenfold increase in fps in computer games, which can already be seen today in the example of Battlefield 4 using Mantle technology.
conclusions
The Windows 10 operating system from Microsoft has established itself as a fast and stable platform for gaming. First of all, owners of Windows 8.1 should think about the possibility of an upgrade, for whom such a step will mean a free increase in performance in a number of gaming applications, and the control interface will seem familiar and familiar. For adherents of the “folk” Windows 7, there are no good reasons to switch to a new OS yet. The mass update among the participants in this category is likely to fall at the end of 2015 - the beginning of 2016, when several interesting projects with DirectX 12 support will be released.
In the end, I would like to touch on the issue of the further development of the SteamOS platform. It is quite difficult to find and highlight any benefits from buying or collecting a Steam Machine yourself. The main problems are the lower performance of the system components in gaming applications, the limited list of available games, and the difficulties in compatibility with AMD video cards. If the user is faced with the task of getting some analogue of the game console, where the keyboard and mouse will not be in demand, then installing Windows and activating the Big Picture mode in the Steam client looks much more promising, because as soon as you need to customize SteamOS for yourself, you will have to not only connect the hated keyboard, but also get acquainted with the list of commands for the Linux terminal.
With every release of the new Windows operating system, users are faced with a difficult choice: to continue working with old version or switch to a new one. The answer, of course, is different for everyone, but nevertheless, some things in different operating systems can be compared objectively. And such a comparison helps some users to make a final decision. So let's compare the previous Windows 7 operating system, which is popularly considered "successful", and the latest product from Microsoft - Windows 10 ..
Comparison of Windows 7 and Windows 10
Let's compare operating systems Windows 7 and Windows 10 from Microsoft according to various characteristics.
Performance
Every release new system fraught with new technical difficulties. Usually they can be observed already at the start of the system, because it is impossible to fix everything at once. However, Windows 10 has been running smoothly since its release, matching and even surpassing the speed of Windows 7 in some ways.
Since the introduction of Windows 10, many system updates have gone on sale. Fixing old bugs that slow down the OS only increased its speed.
Thus, Windows 10 compared to Windows 7:
At the same time, it should be understood that a number of Windows 10 performance problems are associated with the services that it imposes. For example, Windows Defender, which monitors system functions, or automatic updates can significantly slow down the speed of the OS. But if you make an effort and turn off all unnecessary features, then in terms of performance, the result of Windows 10 is guaranteed to be better than the result of Windows 7.
Performance
These comparison tests of the two systems were carried out after the release of Windows 10, but even then it was superior to Windows 7 in a number of ways:
Windows 10 Performs Highly in Process Efficiency Testing
Windows 10 test result in PCMark Suite is higher than Windows 7 resultAs we can see, in all tests, Windows 10 performs better than Windows 7.
PCMark is a set of computer programs designed to test the central processor, motherboard, RAM and hard drive. To evaluate the performance of these components of a personal computer, synthetic (load certain PC blocks) and applied (data archiving, encoding and decoding video and audio, and others) tests are used.
Of course, the values of the checks may vary depending on the selected hardware, but the current tests conducted on the same computer configuration clearly show the superiority of the new operating system in terms of speed and performance.
The first version of the Windows system was born back in 1985. At that time, it was not a full-fledged OS, but was a kind of add-on for DOS, it did not gain much popularity and remained almost unnoticed. A few years later, Windows 2.0 came out and suffered the same fate. However, this did not stop the stubborn Microsoft, and in the end they still achieved the fact that Windows has become the most popular system in the world.
At the present time, most computers run various variations of Windows 7, but not so long ago the tenth version of the system was released - according to the developers, the best of the existing ones. But is it really so?
Windows 10 vs Windows 7
To this day, the theme of benefits latest version Windows in front of the legendary "seven" causes fierce disputes among users. Of course, the choice of system is a personal matter for everyone., and it is influenced by many factors, starting with an elementary habit and ending with programs that are supported in operating systems.
People's favorite Windows 7
Although since the release of the seven more than seven years have passed, it still remains the most popular system in the world. Most computers run under Windows 7 - both its licensed versions and various amateur builds.
Windows 10 is a worthy sequel
Windows 10 is an operating system that came out immediately after the eight, in a strange way bypassing the ninth version. Microsoft Corporation courtesy provided owners of licensed sevens and eights with the opportunity to upgrade systems to ten for free. But is the new operating system really as good as the developers assure us, and what distinguishes this system from others?
Which is better - windows 7 or 10?
The question of which of these systems is better remains open to this day. Seven is stable, convenient and safe, its technical support is carried out at a high level, all the shortcomings of XP and Vista have been taken into account and eliminated. When comparing the seventh and tenth versions systems can be understood that they are practically in no way inferior to each other:
It can be concluded that a dozen is a really promising and interesting OS with minimum requirements to iron. Of course, it also has its drawbacks, due to the haste of developers and some "dampness" of the system, but this is not critical. Therefore, the transition to Windows 10 is a matter of taste. But in fairness, it should be noted that most users are in no hurry to part with their favorite seven, waiting for the release of a more “polished” dozen update.
Since the release of the tenth version of Windows, users and experts have been arguing about which is better than Windows, 7 or 10? Some consider the "seven" the most reliable of all released versions, others note the multitasking of the "tens" and its many non-standard features, which are not in the seventh version. Let's try to consider all the main aspects related to this, but this comparison will be purely conditional, since each user has his own opinion.
Which is better "Windows": 7 or 10? First look at the interface
First, let's look at the graphical shell. In the seventh version, although there is a translucent Aero theme, which is installed by default, we still have a standard interface that was used in all previously created systems. And a lot of people are already fed up with it.
"Ten" in some way repeats the eighth modification with its Metro-style tiles, but the appearance of the "Start" button with enhanced options for quick access to some important elements of the system surpasses both Windows 7 and Windows 8. Particular attention should be paid to the function of creating several workspaces. tables. Some users consider this a waste of time, but fans of multitasking only welcome this approach.
The interface itself with its flat elements looks rather controversial, although such a simplification, firstly, does not affect the consumption of system resources too much, and secondly, it does not affect the eyes so much. The fatigue from constantly looking at the screen is much less than in the "seven", where the gaze focuses on three-dimensional elements. The plus is undeniable.
System Test Kit
If you look at system requirements both systems, it is obvious that they do not differ very much. Let's try to compare Windows 7 and 10 64 bits on a configuration with a 2-core Intel Core processor with a clock speed of 2.33 Hz and 3 GB of RAM. This configuration is acceptable for both "seven" and "ten" at a level above the minimum.
Download speed
So, the first thing you should pay attention to is the download speed before the main screen with the "Desktop" appears. On the above configuration for Windows 7, the time was 95.7 seconds, for Windows 10 - 93.6 seconds. But these indicators are very conditional. Although it seems that the “ten” loads faster, in fact, even when the “Desktop” appears, some system processes continue in it (this is evidenced by the constantly blinking light indicator on system block or laptop, which indicates access to the hard drive). At the same time, the "seven" seems to stop.
What to prefer in this case: Windows 10 or 7? Feedback from users of both systems suggests that people did not notice much difference in start time. According to many, even a minute of difference does not affect their preferences. But the use of computer or laptop resources in the tenth version, as it turns out, is somewhat higher, so Windows 7 works faster on the same minimum configuration.
Access to settings, options and the "Control Panel"
Now a few words about the settings of the main parameters. Both systems have a standard "Control Panel", however, access to it in the standard version varies quite a lot.
In the "seven" the main menu "Start" is used, in the "ten" - the right click on the start button. But in both cases, you can still use the standard control command entered in the Run menu.
But here is the most interesting point. In not one, but two "Control Panels". In addition to the standard one, there is also a special section called "Parameters", in which you can access not only the main settings, but also some elements that are not in the standard panel. So here, in the question of which Windows is better (7 or 10), the scales are clearly in favor of the tenth modification.
And if you take a closer look at Windows 10, you will notice that it has a more advanced search system for the desired component or setting, unlike the standard Windows 7 tool. As already mentioned, the right-click menu on the Start button helps a lot. But that is not all. For example, in a search query, you can use three standard categories highlighted in the vertical column on the left. But with all this, it is enough just to start prescribing the desired name of the control element, file or program, as the system will immediately offer several options for the result. Here the seventh version with the "ten" is not worth competing with.
Windows 10 and 7
But with safe mode, the situation is much worse.
If in Windows 7, when loading, you just need to press the F8 key, in the "top ten" access to it is so veiled that the average user is unlikely to figure out how to call it.
No, of course, you can configure the "top ten" so that the Windows 10 safe mode is activated with the F8 key, as in the "seven", but it is impossible to do this without special knowledge and a hierarchical arrangement of controls or setting the corresponding parameters. Here the "ten" is clearly losing.
Antivirus programs
If you look at the security tools, any antivirus for Windows 7 installs without problems. At the stage when the tenth modification appeared only in the Technical Preview version, many conflicts could be observed, and most programs simply did not want to be installed.
Again, this situation was observed only at the testing stage of the first release, and only because the antivirus software developers did not have time to release the corresponding packages for Windows 10. But mostly it concerned free applications. A little later, programs designed to work in the Windows 10 environment nevertheless appeared, and now they don’t call antivirus for Windows 7 or similar software for installation and operation.
Work on the Internet
Another aspect of comparing systems is related to testing built-in tools for working on the Internet. In Windows 7, the same Internet Explorer is used by default, which, although it was somewhat updated at that time, still caused (and still causes) complaints from users due to the inconvenience of work and many bugs.
In Windows 10 the situation is different. It also has a standard Explorer, but a completely new browser called Microsoft Edge was proposed as the main means of accessing the Internet. And now it just occupies the top lines of the comparative ratings of browsers, demonstrating the highest performance indicators both in terms of ease of use, and in terms of speed, and in terms of reliability. Alas, it is not possible to install it in the "seven", so you will have to use the boring IE or install a third-party browser.
System Comparison
Of course, these are far from all the parameters by which both systems can be tested, and therefore it is possible to unambiguously answer the question of which is better for Windows, 7 or 10, very conditionally. If we talk about speed, they practically do not differ. If you look at the controls and options for accessing them, Windows 10 has more of them, but they can be hard to find. But, if you get access to them, you can fine-tune the system.
Safe Mode settings give Windows 7 the upper hand by using the standard activation method.
In terms of the functioning of the search engine, the "ten" has a clear advantage, as well as in the field of Internet access.
Well, as for the interface, it is impossible to say unequivocally which is better. Someone likes the standard shell, someone new, with advanced features. But the fact that in terms of multitasking the “ten” is a cut above is not even discussed.
What to choose?
Of course, there are advantages and disadvantages to Windows 10. What system has no flaws? In the "seven", although it remains almost the most popular system, all this is also available. And all those who claim that the “ten” is unfinished are absolutely wrong. Only the first modification was raw, and modified versions like Home, Professional, and even a special assembly for educational institutions Education, according to most experts, the "seven" simply plugs into the belt with its functionality, although, unlike it, they consume more computer resources.
In general, it is better to give preference to Windows 10. It is not yet known how long updates or programs for the "seven" will be released. In the end, the time will come, and it will be abandoned anyway. But the tenth version will develop at the fastest pace, it may well be that it will even become a platform for the next modification. And if we take into account the fact that the “ten” is installed on mobile platforms, there is nothing to say.
A question that worries a lot of users - Windows 10 or Windows 7, which is better? With the release of "dozens", disputes on this topic do not subside. Well-founded fears and doubts overcome users. Because, Microsoft is often in a hurry, and releases a crude product with many flaws and bugs. By switching to it, we, as ordinary users, are faced with these problems. With the release of Windows 10, nothing has changed, it also had a lot of problems. As a result, users, without waiting for improvements and fixes for shortcomings, returned to the old proven seven.
win 7 or in 10 which is better
But now closer to the point. If we talk about functionality, then the user, from the seven, does not lose anything that he had in Windows 7. If we compare it with the eight, in which Microsoft abolished the Start button, then in the top ten there is nothing that was necessary and important in the top ten not removed. In Windows 10, everyone's favorite button, of course, returned, it was greatly modified and redesigned, meaning its functionality. 
If we talk about the benefits, that is why it is worth switching to Windows 10.
Loading speed.
This is not some subjective opinion of one or more users. This is due to the fact that the developers have completely redesigned the download mechanism. We made it optimal and the download process is now much faster. This applies to the SSD drive. When installing Windows 10 on such a hard drive, the operating system loads in just a few seconds. What can not be said about the seven, in which even an SSD drive does not provide such a fast boot. 
Performance.
There is an opinion that when installing Windows 10 on a computer, performance is lost. We would like to assure you that this is not the case. Claimed for iron are no different from the same seven or eight. And in the work, productivity is not lost in any way, but even vice versa.
Device compatibility.
In Windows 10, much attention is paid to such a moment as device compatibility. Owners of old computers should not worry that their outdated hardware will no longer be supported by the new operating system. Drivers that were suitable for Windows 7 will work fine in Windows 10. 
Appearance.
It is impossible not to note the design, interface, and, in general, the appearance of the operating system. From this, the system did not lose, but only won. Some items, chips, features that are not in Windows 7 have been added. For example, the notification panel has been modified and now from this panel we have the ability to quickly access various modules and settings. 
Microsoft account.
For the first time, we met with the creation and operation of a Microsoft account on a computer at 8. What does this give us? A Microsoft account allows you to access your documents and files from anywhere, from a completely different computer. It is enough to log into any computer running Windows 10 under your account and Windows will make all the necessary settings, and you will feel at home at someone else's computer. In Windows 7, this feature is not available. That is, we can create a Microsoft account, but, of course, there is no such universal synchronization with different devices.
Windows Defender.
Unlike Windows 7, Windows 10 has a built-in antivirus. In Windows 10, native antivirus provides pretty good basic protection. In addition, when installing a third-party antivirus, the built-in defender is automatically disabled so as not to create a conflict.
Task Manager.
In the top ten, the task manager has more features, is much more convenient, more functional. More informative. In this regard, this utility creates certain conveniences. 
Virtual desktops.
A very convenient innovation is the work with additional desktops. Windows 7 fans may object, arguing that all this is solved programmatically. But in Windows 10, this feature is already in the system by default, and there is no need to install third-party software. Tables, of course, work in a peculiar way, but the function itself and the idea are interesting.
Built-in voice assistant Cortana.
For certain reasons and some difficulties associated with the integration of Cortana into the Russian language and culture, it is not yet available in Russia. Users owning English language or any other where Cortana is available, they can interact with it quite well. To do this, you need to change the language and region in the settings to the one that is supported by Cortana. Of course, you will also have to talk to her in her language. 
Battle of Windows 7 vs Windows 10
This is not to say that Windows 7 is a bad operating system, quite the opposite, Win 7 is a good stable system, but it's time to move forward. And a striking example of this confident step into the future towards technology and development is Windows 10. There is also in Windows 10, the drawback is that it monitors all user actions. Starting with running programs, visited sites, read articles on the network, creating documents, ending with voice information, user appearance. All this information is collected by the system and sent to Microsoft. But this surveillance can be disabled in the settings. 
Surveillance in Windows 10
Users who are confident that since Windows 7 does not provide such data collection functions, then they are safe, in fact, this is not entirely true. User data is sent to Windows 7, only they were silent about this. Win 10 at least made this clear and made it possible to turn off most of the tracking features. It does not matter what operating system you have installed, if desired, specialists will be able to find and identify you. The only thing that will save any user from surveillance, with any OS, is the absence of the Internet on the computer.
Summing up, we can say that Windows 10 should at least be tried, tested, and only then decide which Windows is better, 7 or 10. Switch to the top ten or stay on the seven you have loved over the years.
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