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Does antivirus affect gaming performance?

June 25, 2024
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Does antivirus affect gaming performance?

When a community member mentioned they had acquired Norton 360 Gamer Edition, I was curious. I didn't know antivirus software could cater specifically to gamers. Today, we’ll test how antivirus software, including Windows Defender, impacts gaming performance. Is there a difference depending on which antivirus you use? We'll benchmark a couple of different titles on a realistic gaming setup: the ASUS ROG Flow X13 with a Ryzen 7940 CPU and an RTX 4060 GPU. Big thanks to ASUS for providing this hardware. Norton 360 Gamer Edition Overview Norton 360 Gamer Edition offers a unique GUI showcasing different product components. Under "Device Security," you find the typical Norton 360 features, including security scans and advanced settings for behavioral protection and firewall management. Additionally, it offers a "Game Optimizer," VPN, software updater, and other features. The Game Optimizer aims to enhance performance by managing resource usage, settin
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