We tested uTorrent 3.5.5 build 46200 on a Windows 10 Pro machine (i5-8400, 16GB RAM, 500Mbps fiber connection) against the latest uTorrent 3.7 and qBittorrent 4.6.
| Metric | uTorrent 3.5.5 (46200) | uTorrent 3.7.x | qBittorrent 4.6 | |--------|------------------------|----------------|------------------| | Idle RAM | 28 MB | 150 MB | 85 MB | | Active RAM (5 torrents) | 95 MB | 310 MB | 180 MB | | Peak Download Speed | 58.2 MB/s | 57.1 MB/s | 58.5 MB/s | | CPU Usage (Active) | 2-4% | 8-12% | 5-7% | | Crash Frequency | Rare (<1/month) | Occasional | Very Rare |
Verdict: Build 46200 is significantly lighter than modern versions while matching them in raw speed. It is exceptionally stable, often running for weeks without needing a restart. utorrent 355 for windows build 46200 top
Here is what you get (and don’t get) with this specific build.
This is the most important section for protecting your anonymity and ensuring your computer is safe. We tested uTorrent 3
If you are researching build 46200, you have likely also considered open-source alternatives. Here is the honest comparison:
Verdict: If you are on a high-end gaming PC, use qBittorrent. If you are on a decade-old laptop running Windows 7 or 10, uTorrent 3.5.5 build 46200 is objectively the top performer. Here is what you get (and don’t get)
This is the most critical concern. Any software from 2019-2020 may have unpatched vulnerabilities.
uTorrent is free, but it is ad-supported. Out of the box, it shows banner ads and "sponsored content." You can disable all of this without paying for Pro.
