Norton Performance Challenge
Does your security software measure up?
Take the Performance Challenge and see how our products stack up to the industry.
No one likes a sluggish computer. So we designed the Norton products to be fast and light so they will not slow you down or get on your way.
60% Better Overall Performance
How do you measure performance? Passmark Software found 16 different ways. Combine the results and Norton Internet Security performed better than any other security suite tested.*Fastest Scan Speeds
Norton 360 version 4.0 scanned 37% faster, Norton Internet Security 2010 scanned 30% faster and Norton Antivirus 2010 scanned 26% faster than their closest competitors.*68% Less Memory
Norton 360 version 4 uses less memory than any of its competitors – and a whopping 68% less memory that the competitive average for total protection solutions.*14 Times More Frequent Updates
Norton streams the most frequent updates to your desktop – providing protection from the latest threats about 270 times a day or nearly 14 times more often that its closest competitor.****Get a 41% Boost In Boot Time
Norton 360 version 4 startup manager optimization boosts boot time by up to 41%.*
Norton 360™ Version 4.0
Ultimate protection, performance and peace of mind against digital dangers
Norton™ Internet Security 2010
The fastest virus, spyware, and Internet protection you can buy*
Norton™ AntiVirus 2010
Winning protection against viruses, spyware and more
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Passmark™ Software, Anti-Virus and Internet Security Products Performance Benchmarking 2010.
**AV-Test.org (link to av-test.org), Real-World effectiveness test, presented by PC Magazine, Security Watch Blog, December 17, 2009.
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***Dennis Technology Labs, PC Virus Protection 2010 II, A Dynamic Anti-Malware Comparison Test, October 2009.
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AV-Test.org, Update frequency of anti-virus software as recorded on Feb 4th, 2010.
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Passmark™ Software, Norton 360 Version 4.0 Startup Manager Boot Time Performance Testing Windows XP, Windows VISTA and Windows 7, February 2010.
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