My computer is far from new (it only has 16GB of DDR3) and the switching of tabs in Firefox is instantaneous. With the disclaimer that I only have 17 tabs open.

My computer is far from new (it only has 16GB of DDR3) and the switching of tabs in Firefox is instantaneous. With the disclaimer that I only have 17 tabs open. I am replying only because I think your comment can be misleading to other readers of HN.