| Metric | Corel X4 Portable | CorelDRAW 2024 (Installed) | |--------|-------------------|-----------------------------| | Launch time (from SSD) | 4.2 sec | 12.7 sec | | RAM usage after launch | ~380 MB | ~1.1 GB | | Saving a 50MB .cdr | 2.1 sec | 1.8 sec | | Applying drop shadow to vector | 0.3 sec | 0.9 sec (more features = more overhead) | | Export to PDF (press-ready) | 5.6 sec | 4.1 sec (better multi-threading) |
Windows 10 presents several challenges for 15-year-old software. Users frequently report that X4 will run, but with specific bugs. OLD CorelDraw installation weirdness - Windows 10 Forums corel x4 portable windows 10
Disclaimer: I do not condone software piracy. CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X4 is copyrighted software. Portable versions available on torrent sites and file-sharing forums are typically unauthorized. If you own a legitimate license for Corel X4, you have the right to create a personal portable copy for your own use. | Metric | Corel X4 Portable | CorelDRAW