| Task | UltraEdit 32-bit | Notepad++ 32-bit | VS Code (32-bit) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Open 1GB log file | 8 seconds | 22 seconds | Crashes | | Search 500MB XML | 4 seconds | 14 seconds | N/A (OOM) | | Hex edit 100MB binary | Smooth | No native hex mode | Requires plugin | | Memory usage (idle) | ~12 MB | ~8 MB | ~180 MB |
The only safe source is the official IDM Computer Solutions FTP or Archive: ultraedit 32 bit