What's the best browser to use in survival mode on a weak computer? In principle, any modern web browser is suitable for these purposes, even the RAM-hungry Chrome and its clones on the Chromium platform. You just don't need to install a lot of extensions and produce a huge number active tabs... But if we talk about specially optimized for old or weak devices products, it is better to take a closer look at Mozilla Firefox or to . But which of the two is still better for survival? Let's compare them: how they are optimized, and which one performs better in tests on the BrowserBench.org website.
1. Mozilla Firefox for survival
In November 2018, Mozilla Firefox celebrates an anniversary of its existence in a new format - which evolutionarily replaced the outdated Gecko engine, and with a new modern interface Photon.
The Quantum engine, among other things, was also announced as a solution for weak computers... Modern Firefox can work with multiple processor cores and is geared towards saving RAM. As its creators assure, the browser consumes 30% less memory than Chrome. Plus, Firefox can be further optimized by the users themselves. You can configure the number of its content processes optimally for your memory size, refuse interface animation, disable unused plugins, block autoplay video, and use other features in hidden settings"About: config".
2. Pale Moon for survival
Pale moon Is essentially old Firefox, frozen in time, when it was still powered by the Gecko engine. And how many knew him in the 2000s. and a little later, up to the 29th version, which was released in 2014 and brought new interface Australis, the forerunner of the modern Photon. Pale Moon is a 2000s forked browser from Mozilla Firefox 28 with an unchanging interface from the 2000s, but it is a living, enthusiast-supported, periodically updated product.
Moreover, this is a browser with its own content - its themes, extensions, plugins. And even with its own service for synchronizing user data. Pale Moon is specially optimized for performance on weak computers by removing rarely used in Firefox features and minimizing the use of RAM. Well, being a modified clone of the old Ognelis, like himself, " Pale moon"Can be further optimized for specific user interests in hidden" about: config "settings.
3. Battle at BrowserBench.org
To compare these two browsers, let's use the BrowserBench.org web service, designed to test browsers by various aspects their work. And for testing, as the basis for the operation of web browsers, we take a cut in hardware capacity virtual machine- with two cores of the old 2nd generation processor Intel Core I5, with only 2 GB of RAM located on HDD... The operating system on the machine is Windows 7 Embedded. Both Firefox and Pale Moon will be tested under the same conditions - with the same number background processes Windows in its pure form without extra tabs and installed extensions.
MotionMark
The MotionMark test measures the performance of browsers when processing graphics and web animations. According to the results of the test, points are awarded, the more there are, the, respectively, better browser copes with this particular task. And according to the results of this test, Pale Moon prevailed with a significant advantage. It got 81.11 points, while Firefox only 59.78. The Pale Moon was 26% more productive in terms of graphics processing.
JetStream
The JetStream test is designed to determine the performance of web browsers when processing Java content. The principle of summing up the results is the same as for MotionMark - the more points scored, the better the web browser coped with the task. And here the victory is again for Pale Moon, albeit with only a 10% advantage. It scored 108.75, while Firefox scored 97.582.
Speedometer
The Speedometer is a clumsy speed test that measures the number of operations per minute. It works on the principle of imitating user actions to open various sites (with different content load) and launch the same different web applications. The results are summed up in the form of a fixed number of such operations per minute. The more there are, the better formally. And here Pale Moon has already lost to Firefox with a bang - 14 operations per minute against 36.6. By 38%, modern Ognelis, sharpened for work with several processor cores (in our case, with two), is more efficient than Pale Moon, in fact, itself from the distant past.
4. Appetites in terms of RAM
Which of these two browsers is more economical in terms of RAM consumption? With the same background Windows processes, with the same open sites in the tabs of web browsers, if they are open in Firefox, the system consumes 65% of the memory.
If they are open in Pale Moon - 59%, 6% less.
5. Summing up ...
So, in two BrowserBench.org tests, the victory for Pale Moon, in one - for Firefox. Few of the users use the browser in endurance mode, mindlessly and with special fuss opening anything in its window. Plus, Pale Moon is more efficient at using RAM... The winner according to the results of all tests is obvious - Pale Moon.
You can download this browser on the official website of the project:
But it is originally supplied with an English-language interface, Russification (or translation into another language) is carried out manually by the users themselves. To do this, in the Pale Moon window, you need to go to the project site.
In order to understand which of the browsers is the lightest, you need to try to install at least a few of them. Then they are launched in turn (the main thing is that the conditions are the same, that is, the pages are the same).
To compare, take three following pages Internet:
1.http: //lumpics.ru/about/
2.http: //www.samsung.com/se/tvs/all-tvs/
3.http: //ladio.ru/flash/en/index.html#
When each of the sites is open, you need to click on the "Task Manager" to look at the processor load, as well as memory.
Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge
Stationary computers, as a rule, do not shine with good performance, so you can use what the system offers, that is, a standard browser. Of course, Internet Explorer is not so convenient and a small number of people use it, but it needs much less memory to work than the well-known browsers Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox.
1. Opens Internet browser Explorer on the page http://lumpics.ru/about/. The "Task Manager" is called and it looks first of all "Memory" - 66.7 MB.
3. And now it's time to open last page http://ladio.ru/flash/en/index.html#. In Task Manager, Memory appears as 84.9 MB.
On Windows 10 standard browser the other is Microsoft Edge. It looks quite promising. Browser not loaded different themes, plugins and extensions. Its opening speed is really impressive.
1. Launch Microsoft Edge and go to the site http://lumpics.ru/about/. We call the "Task Manager" and look at "Memory" - 14.8 MB.
2. In the browser, open the page http://www.samsung.com/se/tvs/all-tvs/. In Task Manager, Memory will be 17.6 MB.
3. Open the last page http://ladio.ru/flash/en/index.html#. In the "Task Manager" again, look at "Memory" - 23 MB.
Chromium
Chromium can be called a lightweight version Google chrome, which is perfect for a weak computer.
1. Open the browser and the first site from the list of tested ones - http://lumpics.ru/about/. In Task Manager, Memory will be 29.6 MB.
2. Launch the site http://www.samsung.com/se/tvs/all-tvs/. There will now be 36.1 MB in the Memory section of Task Manager.
3. We go to one more last site http://ladio.ru/flash/en/index.html#. In the Task Manager, Memory shows a figure of 48.1 MB. In this, as in the other screenshots above, you can see that there are a number of additional (background) processes that use no less or even more memory.
Comodo dragon
Comodo Dragon works well on a weak computer. This browser has everything you need to surf the web.
1. Launch the browser and go to the page http://lumpics.ru/about/. The site in Task Manager uses 134.9 MB of memory.
2. Go to the page http://www.samsung.com/se/tvs/all-tvs/. In Task Manager, Memory will be 148.9 MB.
3. The last page is http://ladio.ru/flash/en/index.html#. In Task Manager, Memory shows 164.3 MB.
Opera developers have optimized the work of this browser to the maximum. On relatively weak computers, it works quite well, which attracts a large number of users.
1. Open the browser and go to the site http://lumpics.ru/about/ according to the usual scheme. In the "Task Manager", pay attention to the "Memory" - 27 MB.
2. Go to the website http://www.samsung.com/se/tvs/all-tvs/. In the "Task Manager" "Memory" will appear - 31.7 MB.
3. Go to http://ladio.ru/flash/en/index.html#. In the "Task Manager" look at the "Memory" - 35.7 MB.
Yandex browser
Yandex Browser has many opportunities in some areas, so it looks promising and lively.
1. Launch the browser and go to http://lumpics.ru/about/. The Task Manager will show 30.7 MB of memory.
2. Go to the website http://www.samsung.com/se/tvs/all-tvs/. In the "Task Manager" look at "Memory" - 37 MB.
3. And launch the last page http://ladio.ru/flash/en/index.html#. In Task Manager, Memory will be 42.7 MB.
Depends on the provider, the power of the computer and the browser used in Windows. It seems inconsequential, but the application you are using to access the web can affect page loading speed.
Which Windows browser is the fastest?
One and the same "Internet browser" manifests itself differently in different versions Windows. Let's find out about the fastest browser for Windows 10, consider what programs should be installed in other versions of this system.
Fastest browsers for Windows 7 and 8
To begin with, we suggest dwelling on a selection of browsers for the seventh and eighth versions of the system, since they are most common among users. The following programs are best suited for this software:
- K-Meleon. Oddly enough, this little-known browser is at the top of the list precisely because of its speed. The program is very lightweight, it takes up a minimum of resources. It can be installed in Windows system or use a version that does not require download. Browser speed is determined by the speed of launching the application itself and loading pages - all these actions individually take less than a second. The utility is open for modifications: the program code is freely available, and any user can make their suggestions to the developers. It has an ad and pop-up blocking function, and the design is very discreet. Although this product is not as popular as its better-known competitors, we advise you to try it as a tool for accessing the Internet, especially if you are trying not to overload your computer's RAM. Another argument in the service's "piggy bank" is that it is considered the best by many programmers, specialists who really understand this topic.
- Opera. Although it is believed that for last years this browser is not as unique as it used to be because of the engine change, it is still one of the fastest and most user-friendly. First of all, he has Beautiful design, there is account synchronization, express panel for convenient use sites, individual bookmarks and other tools. The browser is popular because of the Turbo mode, which speeds up page loading and saves traffic, which is important when using 3 / 4G Internet. As noted by many users, it is capable of handling a variety of open tabs without overloading the computer's memory. It is by the number of simultaneously loaded pages that it is considered the best among competitors. The program launches videos and websites in two seconds, turns on itself in 3-5 seconds. Note that if the application overloads the RAM due to the huge number of sites, then it will simply "crash" and restart again. But let us clarify that such failures are often associated not with the program, but with insufficient computer power.
- Maxthon. Another not-so-well-known browser that deserves the attention of those who appreciate high speed work. It spends less than a second loading a web page or video, has its own cloud storage, requires few computer resources. Here you can remove ads with built-in tools or add numerous extensions. The only drawback of the application is the promotion of Yandex services, but not at all as active as in the browser of this company.
- One of the most famous browsers in the world. This demand is explained by several advantages of the service: ease of use, minimalistic interface, the ability to install extensions. In addition, this program is chosen by those who have google account, in which you can save all information about bookmarks, passwords to others accounts etc. The browser is used on several devices with one account and allows you to access the saved pages. on the contrary, it will appeal to those who do not want to leave traces of themselves - no cookies, cache and other surfing data. This browser is generally preferred over Opera. But it turns out that it loads the page for a few seconds longer, and therefore did not make it to the first positions of this list. Therefore, it is not entirely correct to call it the most fast browser for Windows 7, and many users note that it does not function so well in the eight.
- Several years ago, this browser was the most popular in many countries. This is the first program for which extensions began to be created. But it is not at all as fast as Opera or Chrome, so in terms of speed, we cannot consider it a leader among the competitors. How, then, can this product attract? Its flexibility, because the browser can be maximally adapted for yourself, you can install a lot of extensions and do not worry about security - privacy protection mechanisms are well developed here. It is stably continued to be used by those who fell in love with the "fox" before, and the service can attract new users if they are advanced in the settings and like to change them for themselves.
Fast browser for Windows 10
Not many users have already installed the latest version of Windows 10. But the question of choosing a browser for this system is very relevant, and first of all we will consider the company's new product - Microsoft Edge.
It would be logical to assume that this particular browser is best suited for version 10. In principle, it is so - it works very quickly, has high performance. It has a simple and concise design, it is understandable for ordinary users... The application has a sufficient set of settings for advanced users and has several interesting features such as reading mode or the ability to draw on pages. It does not lag behind Chrome in performance, but requires a large number random access memory.
Which browser should you install if you don't want to use Microsoft Edge on Windows 10? A worthy replacement for it will be the same Chrome, Waterfox - an analogue of the "fox" or any of the above less well-known browsers. The choice is based on performance metrics and the amount of RAM on the computer itself. These components play an even greater role than the choice of a fast program.
Browsers that support Windows XP
There are still a lot of weak computers for which the transition to any newer one is contraindicated. operating system Windows - they simply cannot withstand such a load.
Let's clarify that, for example, the popular all over the world Chrome no longer supports the old XP. But there are equally decent alternative browsers for it:
- K-Meleon. It again takes first place on our list because of its lightness - it copes with tasks perfectly and at the same time takes up a minimum of computer resources, in particular, RAM. This means that it provides high productivity and the same page loading speed. We recommend taking a closer look at it if your computer is weak.
- Opera. The official website of the product says that this browser is still supported in the XP system, so feel free to install it on your computer with this software. Opera requires a lot more resources, so we advise you not to open too many tabs, so as not to suffer from freezing or crash of the program.
- Internet Explorer. It is not the fastest browser for Windows XP, but it is installed by default on Windows and will work in any version of it. Many users note that in the latest versions it has become much better, and all the usual stereotypes about its instability are simply exaggerated.
We analyzed the list of the fastest browsers, found out which products deserve attention and installation. Rating may vary depending on Windows versions... The speed of the program is directly related to the amount of RAM on the computer. When choosing, we advise you to maintain a balance and use a browser that works well in conjunction with the capabilities of your PC.
Greetings, friends. A couple of days ago, a friend of mine asked me for advice: what browser best bet on old pc? The question drove me to a dead end, I somehow never thought about such things. And since an acquaintance is still waiting for advice from me, I decided to delve into this topic and form my answer.
Browser, or web browser - application software for web browsing, web document content, computer files and their catalogs; web application management; as well as for solving other problems.
Let's start with the most common browsers. The fact is that Google chrome, Opera and Mozilla Firefox refused to support Windows XP and Vista... That is, latest versions these browsers on outdated laptops and the PC cannot even be installed. And even if it works out, old PCs will not have enough RAM to normal work these browsers. Option using older versions is not the best solution... Web standards do not stand still, which means that using older versions of browsers we will see distorted display of modern websites. Otherwise we won't see it at all individual elements Internet pages.
Nevertheless, there is still a choice. Today I will tell you about four modern browsers that will work great on older PCs and laptops, successfully handling all common tasks.
K-Meleon
K-Meleon has been around for over ten years. it Mozilla browser which includes Firefox's Gecko engine. Design user interface the browser is very similar to that of regular Firefox. Like Firefox, K-Meleon has ample opportunities on customizing the toolbar, menus, hotkeys.
Although you won't be able to add Firefox extensions to K-Meleon, this browser still has many handy plugins.
K-Meleon is also the fastest browser that can even run on Windows 95, not to mention XP, Vista and other operating systems.
Cons: K-Meleon is rarely updated. Last at the time of this writing stable version browser - 75.1, released in 2015. There is a Russian-language localization.
Download K-Meleon from the official site. Pay attention to the heading “Latest Stable Release” - select one of the versions: Download installer, which requires installation, or portable, which does not require installation.
Midori
Midori's creators developed the browser as an alternative to more bloated software products. While other browsers are growing in size all the time, Midori remains minimalistic - the browser "weighs" only 37.7 megabytes. And since older PCs usually do not have roomy hard disk, this factor can be key when choosing a browser.
Despite its small size, Midori works great with all the latest web technologies, including HTML 5 and CSS 3.
Midori was developed on top of the webkit engine, which ranks it in the same family as Chrome. The browser does not have a repository of extensions, but several settings are available in it, with which you can customize Midori to your needs.
Midori has both installation version, and portable, which can be used without installation on a PC, for example from a USB flash drive or CD / DVD disc.
Download Midori from the official site. Choose one of the versions: installer, which requires installation, or portable, which does not require installation.
Pale moon
Pale Moon - This browser is a fork product from source code Firefox. It is essentially a stripped-down version of Firefox that runs on Windows XP and Vista. Pale Moon only needs 256 megabytes free memory and it is optimized for modern processors... This browser makes good use of system resources, which allows it to work on old PCs and laptops with enviable speed.
Pale Moon has very similar to the old versions Firefox design interface. Many of the extensions that are available for Firefox will be compatible with Pale Moon as well. In addition, this browser has its own exclusive add-ons. The browser also has settings for many of the options for tabs, page content, and more, just like Firefox.
Update articles from 21.12.2018... As one of my blog readers correctly noted, after a recent update Pale browser Moon has become more demanding on computer resources. Now the system requirements are as follows:
- Windows 7/8/10 / Server 2008 R2 or more late version;
- 1 GB of RAM;
- at least 200 MB of free disk space.
Download Pale Moon from the official site. Hover your cursor over the “Download” menu, then “Pale Moon” and select one of the available versions browser.
Maxthon 5
The fourth and last browser for today that I want to show you is Maxthon 5. This is a promising software that continues to actively develop. System requirements browsers are very modest: a 1 GHz processor, 512 megabytes of RAM and 64 megabytes of hard disk space.
