why is backtesting slow?

[Black-HAT]

I noticed my back testing is really dragging lately and it's only taking a little less than 35% of my CPU and barely 15% of my RAM... and it's a No drawing EA no indicators either just some grid systems. Any idea on how to optimize it faster?

[sktsec]

MT4 or MT5?

[alok]

@Black-HAT Model every tick on mine has always been slow

[l'andorrà]

@Black-HAT Move to MT5, but fxDreema is not as effective for MT5 as it is for MT4.

[sktsec]

Backtest is often slower in MT5 but the result seems more accurate

[RazordLid]

I have just see this comment about MT4/MT5 @l-andorrà
Are there any specific limitations with MT5 as that is what I am using?

[Black-HAT]

@alok what other option do you use to get a faster result?

[Black-HAT]

@l-andorrà Oooh... what are the differences?

It's on MT4 actually