Windows 11's default VBS setting may harm gaming performance, even on high-end GPUs.
TL;DR
Windows 11's Virtualization Based Security (VBS) feature, which can negatively impact gaming performance, is being turned on by default in some cases without user knowledge or consent. Testing by Tom's Hardware found that VBS still causes an average 5% drop in FPS, with some games experiencing up to a 10% drop. While VBS is a security feature, the decision to enable it should be left to the user, and Microsoft should inform users when it is being turned on. Ultimately, the decision to disable VBS comes down to the user's security needs and gaming preferences.
- Windows 11 could be stealth-nerfing graphics cards – even the RTX 4090 TechRadar
- Tested: Default Windows VBS Setting Slows Games Up to 10%, Even on RTX 4090 Tom's Hardware
- Windows 11 could be hurting your gaming performance Digital Trends
- Microsoft seemingly enabling VBS by default in Windows 10 too, leading to performance loss Neowin
- This Default Windows Setting Can Choke Game Performance Even On Flagship GPUs Hot Hardware
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