Microsoft just announced a range of new laptops called Copilot+ PC, and they’re paired with an Arm-based Snapdragon chip that boosts the performance and efficiency of the laptops. However, since these chips don’t use Intel or AMD architecture, you might be wondering how compatible they are with the best Windows games and apps.
Microsoft has said that these PCs have vastly improved compatibility over their predecessors, but what if you want to test a specific game? Luckily, a new website has been launched where you can see just that.
Called Works on Windows on ArmOn the website you can search for a game and see if it runs on the new laptops. Each title is given a compatibility rating (“unplayable,” “playable,” “playable,” or “perfect”) and the site lists the frame rates you can expect, what drivers the game uses, and more.
This could be a useful tool if you’re considering buying a new Copilot+ PC but aren’t sure if you’ll be able to take your favorite games with you. However, we will note that Works on Windows on Arm “does not absolutely guarantee that any game will run. The results have been tested but may not work on your specific machine and configuration.” They would like you to contribute your findings if you get a different result.
Automatic super resolution
The website also mentions whether a game supports Microsoft’s Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) feature, which is a bit like Nvidia’s DLSS. Auto SR reduces a game’s display resolution and then uses artificial intelligence (AI) to scale the graphics back up. The result is smoother gameplay that is less taxing on your system and allows lower spec PCs to play games at decent frame rates.
At its recent Surface and Copilot event, Microsoft said most games should work on its new Arm-powered laptops, as it has an emulator built in that automatically works to translate the apps to the new architecture. Microsoft claims it’s as good as Apple’s Rosetta 2 translation layer.
At the time of writing, there were 1,481 games in the Works on Windows on Arm database, meaning there’s a good chance you’ll be able to check out your favorite titles on the website. That’s great news if you’re considering making the switch to a new Copilot+ PC.