ABOUT
The analyst behind Alchemy Performance Lab.
01Who performs the service
Vassilis
Founder · Windows Performance Analyst
Sessions, measurements and reports are carried out by me. I also run Alchemy Tweaks, the YouTube channel where tests and research are published.
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Focus areas
- Windows performance analysis
- ETW tracing with WPR / WPA
- Benchmark methodology
- System optimization
- Alchemy Tweaks research and videos
02What I do
I analyze and optimize Windows systems with the goal of better performance, smoother operation, and fewer unnecessary issues. Decisions are based on the condition of each system, not on the same list of tweaks for everyone.
For Full Optimization, the process starts with a baseline, continues with targeted changes, and ends with repeat measurements and a report. This provides a clear picture of what changed and what did not.
03Why Verified
"Verified" describes the working method: before an improvement is attributed to a change, it is checked with before/after measurements on the same system. Small or inconsistent differences are not presented as certain improvements.
The goal is not for every report to show a positive percentage. The goal is to accurately reflect the outcome of the specific process.
04The test bench
Method development and testing are carried out on a separate test bench with an Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT. The hardware is stated publicly so results have the proper context.
Results from the test bench are not assumed to represent every PC. That is why each service starts with measurements from the client’s own system.
05Principles
TRANSPARENCY
Positive, negative, and neutral results are documented in the same way.
ACCURACY
Comparisons use repeated measurements under conditions kept as consistent as practical.
PRACTICALITY
Changes are evaluated based on whether they make sense for the specific system and its use.
Want to know what is actually limiting your system?
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