# 'RAM utilization went down by about 1GB': Some Windows 11 users are reporting that the 26H2 update improves memory performance

> Windows 11 26H2 is reportedly improving RAM consumptionSome users say that they are seeing memory usage of between 1GB to 3GB less after applying the updateOthers see no change, mind, and we have to be cautious around…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/there-are-promising-hints-that-windows-11-26h2-could-drop-ram-usage-but-is-this-really-a-free-performance-boost?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6abfa3ae2c3b51ff6a79c913)
- **Published:** 2026-10-02
- **Category:** Laptops
- **Tags:** #microsoft #windows
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6abfa3ae2c3b51ff6a79c913

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