To run SolidWorks 2016 effectively, your hardware must meet certain specifications. Note that 2016 was the first version to officially support Windows 10. SOLIDWORKS 2016 Requirements and Recommendations

Improvements allowed for more complex swept profiles, such as circular profiles along a path, with fewer clicks.

A navigation feature that allows users to quickly view and modify the hierarchy of an assembly or part without using the FeatureManager tree.

Released on October 1, 2015, SolidWorks 2016 introduced significant UI changes and performance enhancements designed to speed up the design-to-manufacturing process.