{"id":229802,"date":"2026-05-18T08:27:37","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T15:27:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/?p=229802"},"modified":"2026-05-18T08:27:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T15:27:37","slug":"mcafee-1st-place-av-comparatives-pc-performance-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/mcafee-news\/mcafee-1st-place-av-comparatives-pc-performance-test\/","title":{"rendered":"McAfee Ranks #1 in AV-Comparatives PC Performance Test \u2014 Again"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">McAfee Total Protection just took first place in the latest AV-Comparatives PC Performance Test, the gold standard for measuring how much (or how little) security software slows down your computer.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With an overall impact score of 3.3 out of a possible 100, McAfee outperformed all 19 other security products tested and earned the highest possible rating:\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3 Stars ADVANCED+<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The industry average? 12.8. 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Unlike a review written by a single journalist or a score based on a company&#8217;s own claims, AV-Comparatives tests are:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Independent:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">delivers unbiased, data<\/span>\u2011<span data-contrast=\"auto\">driven evaluations of security products\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Standardized:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0every product is tested under the same conditions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Widely trusted:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0regularly cited in product roundups, expert reviews, and buying guides that shape how consumers choose security\u00a0software<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PC Performance Test<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0specifically measures how much a security product\u00a0impacts\u00a0your computer&#8217;s everyday speed. Testing is conducted on a real Windows 11 machine (Intel Core i3, 8GB RAM, SSD) with all default settings enabled and an active internet connection.\u00a0That\u2019s\u00a0the same setup millions of everyday users have at home.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AV-Comparatives evaluates real-world tasks including:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Copying and moving files<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Installing and launching apps<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Downloading files from the web<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Browsing websites<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The lower the impact score, the less the software gets in your way.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What McAfee&#8217;s Score Actually Means<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">McAfee Total Protection scored\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3.3<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the lowest impact score<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of all 20 products tested, and well below the industry average of 12.8.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here&#8217;s\u00a0a simple way\u00a0to think about it: if the average security product takes a measurable toll on your machine while it works in the background, McAfee barely registers. You get full, always-on protection without the sluggishness that frustrates so many users.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This result earned McAfee the\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ADVANCED+ rating<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the highest tier AV-Comparatives awards, reserved for products that deliver top-tier performance with minimal system impact.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why &#8220;Lightweight&#8221; Protection Matters More Than You Think<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There&#8217;s\u00a0a common misconception that stronger protection means a heavier, slower product. McAfee&#8217;s results prove otherwise.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When your security software is slow, you notice it:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Apps take longer to open<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Downloads feel sluggish<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your machine lags during everyday tasks<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You&#8217;re\u00a0tempted to disable protection to get your speed back,\u00a0leaving yourself exposed<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A lightweight product means protection that works quietly in the background, without making you choose between safety and performance.\u00a0That&#8217;s\u00a0the promise behind McAfee&#8217;s result, and\u00a0it&#8217;s\u00a0now independently verified.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_229803\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-229803\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-229803\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-18-at-7.50.05\u202fAM-1024x544.png\" alt=\"AV-Comparatives Test Results\" width=\"1024\" height=\"544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-18-at-7.50.05\u202fAM-1024x544.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-18-at-7.50.05\u202fAM-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-18-at-7.50.05\u202fAM-768x408.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-18-at-7.50.05\u202fAM-1536x815.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-18-at-7.50.05\u202fAM-205x109.png 205w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-18-at-7.50.05\u202fAM.png 1812w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-229803\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>AV-Comparatives Test Results<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">First Place,\u00a0But Not for the First Time<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This\u00a0isn&#8217;t\u00a0a one-off result. 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