Windows 12 Pro vs. macOS 15: Speed Tests, AI Showdown & Why Switch

key4sell
May 29
2 min read

💡 Introduction

With the release of Windows 12 Pro and macOS 15 Sequoia, the age-old battle between Microsoft and Apple continues. Whether you're a power user, creative professional, or gamer, choosing the right operating system in 2025 is more critical than ever. This blog dives deep into speed tests, AI features, productivity tools, and why users are switching from macOS to Windows 12 Pro.

⚡ Speed Test: Windows 12 Pro vs. macOS 15

🚀 Boot Time

Windows 12 Pro: ~8 seconds on SSD
macOS 15: ~12 seconds on M1/M2/M3 chips🏆 Winner: Windows 12 Pro

🧠 App Launch Speed

Microsoft Edge, Office, and Adobe apps launched faster on Windows 12 Pro with AI-enhanced caching.
macOS 15 slightly edged ahead on Final Cut Pro.

🏆 Winner: Tie (depends on use case)

🕹️ Gaming Performance

Windows 12 Pro now includes DirectStorage 2.1 and AutoHDR with better optimization for NVIDIA and AMD GPUs.
macOS 15 still lags in AAA game support.

🏆 Winner: Windows 12 Pro

🤖 AI Showdown: Copilot+ vs. Apple Intelligence

Windows 12 Pro – Copilot+

Integrated across the system: File Explorer, Settings, Microsoft Office
Live captions, real-time translation, image generation, and automation

macOS 15 – Apple Intelligence

Context-aware Siri improvements
AI-powered writing tools in Mail and Pages

🏆 Winner: Windows 12 Pro (more integrated, wider range of tools)

🖥️ User Interface & Productivity

Feature	Windows 12 Pro	macOS 15
Snap Layouts	✅ Yes	❌ No
Virtual Desktops	✅ Advanced	✅ Basic
Task Automation	✅ Copilot Commands	✅ Shortcuts
Touchscreen Support	✅ Native	❌ Not available