Linux Mint slower than Windows 8.1

Edit :- Got the solution, I installed into Legacy instead of UEFI, after reinstalling the system does feel a bit snappier. Also turned of ZSWAP after reading replies.

Original Post :-

Earlier I used to use Windows 8.1 And it was pretty fast and snappy.

Boot time = 10sec.

CPU usage = 3-5% (idle)

Ram usage = under 1 GB

Opening applications pretty fast.

The file transfer speeds from phone via USB were pretty good. (30-40 MB/s)

Minecraft = 70-80 FPS (with all optimization)

But due to lack of softwares I needed for work. I decided to switch to Linux. I installed Linux Mint Cinnamon.

Boot time = 1 min

System feels laggy

20-25% cpu usage at idle

1-2 gb ram usage

Minecraft = 30-45 FPS (with all optimization)

I updated to latest kernels, disabled all effects, used zswap.

I agree, in terms of raw power its pretty fast, it can run heavy softwares pretty good (blender, spotify, youtube, Minecraft). They used to crash on Windows. But I want that snappy experience, I think it can be more faster than this.

Eg :- On windows 8.1 I can play Youtube vids at only 480p. But on linux I was able to go 720p.

I also tried Xfce but didn't notice much difference. (I installed it via terminal alongside cinnamon, Where I can choose it from login screen)

*My system spec*

AMD E1 7010 dual core processor (1.5 GHZ)

128 GB SATA SSD

8GB DDR3 Ram

Ever since I tried Linux, I am in love with it. I don'twant to go back to windows. I saw youtube videos, in which the linux seemed pretty snappy, booting faster than windows. Is there something I might be doing wrong?. I am open to reinstalling the linux.

Also yep I do want to use Linux Mint Cinnamon only (its just really beautiful) I am not a power user, I just want to have a snappy system. My requirements :- Play Youtube at 720P, Use Obsidian, Smooth web browsing experience, play Minecraft.