Windows 11 Android app benchmarks leave more questions than answers
Some of the benchmarks for the Windows Subsystem for Android show promise, but it’s too early to tell.
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What you need to know
Microsoft recently delayed the launch ofAndroid app support on Windows 11. While everyday users may have to wait a bit longer to use their favorite apps on Microsoft’s new operating system, the feature is still on the way. Now, alleged Geekbench 5 scores for the Windows Subsystem for Android, which powers Android app support on Windows 11, haveappeared online(viaBleeping Computer).
The benchmarks show a wide range of configurations testing out the Windows Subsystem for Android. Geekbench lists some setups with “Qualcomm ARMv8” processors and others with placeholders. Core counts of tested systems range from eight cores to 20 cores. As you’d expect from such a wide range of systems, scores range drastically.
If these benchmarks are accurate, some PCs shouldn’t have any trouble running Android apps well onWindows 11. For comparison, the Galaxy S21 got a Geekbench 5 single-core score of 1,048 and a multi-core score of 3,302 inTom’s Guide’s tests. Though even if the figures are accurate, Android Central’s Jerry Hildenbrand explains thatbenchmarks are a horrible way to gauge performance.
Source: Geekbench
Benchmarks like these often leave more questions than answers, which is the case here. There’s no way to guarantee that these benchmarks are accurate or even genuine. Additionally, we don’t know the exact configurations of the systems used for the benchmarks, so we can’t properly compare them to other setups. Also, Android support for Windows 11 isn’t completed yet, so the feature may yield better scores when it’s finished.
These benchmarks were spotted shortly after a listing in theMicrosoft Store for the Windows Subsystem for Androidwas spotted online. It’s worth noting, however, that at least some of the information on that listing was incorrect. It mentioned support for Xbox consoles in its minimum requirements,which is incorrect(the listing no longer mentions Xbox consoles).
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
