Early findings: Internet Explorer 9 will not make your site faster by default

In his latest blog post, Strangeloop president Joshua Bixby investigates whether IE9 is better than previous IE versions in terms of performance.

As with any new browser release, there’s a lot of hype around Internet Explorer 9. And there’s particular hype around IE9’s ability to deliver a faster web experience. Here’s what Microsoft has to say about it:

"Hardware-accelerated text, video, and graphics mean your websites perform like the programs that are installed on your computer. High-definition videos are smooth, graphics are clear and responsive, colors are true, and websites are interactive like never before. With sub-system enhancements like Chakra, the new JavaScript engine, websites and applications load faster and are more responsive."

See the results, along with Joshua's conclusions, Web Performance Today.