#Microsoft Edge vs Google Chrome

With the recent release of Microsoft's latest Edge browser based on Chromium, many are asking if it's better than Google Chrome. In this test, Google Chrome used 260MB or 250% more RAM compared to Microsoft Edge. With five tabs open, Google Chrome still consumed 565MB or 45% more RAM compared to Microsoft Edge. Here are the results: Based on our ten tab test, Google Chrome consumed 537.6MB or 25% more RAM than Microsoft Edge. Microsoft Edge, however, used 0.8% more CPU power compared to Google Chrome. Overall, Microsoft Edge consumed less RAM compared to Google Chrome in all three testing scenarios. Here are the results: [table id=1318 /] In the JetStream2 benchmark, where it tested for startup speed, execution speed, and smoothness, Microsoft Edge beat Google Chrome by 9.155 points or 8.14%. In the MotionMark benchmark, which tested for each browser's graphical capabilities, Microsoft Edge also beat Google Chrome by 48.44 points or 11%. Read more in our articles including "Microsoft Edge vs Google Chrome: Which browser should you use?" and "Google unveils AI-powered pointer for Chrome".