Windows 11 will soon see boosted performance through a new feature that Microsoft is working on, called Low Latency Profile.
Maxing Out CPU Clocks For Short Duration Could Help Speed Up Windows 11 Apps & UI
Microsoft is actively working towards refining the user experience within its Windows 11 operating system. There have been talks about some major changes underway, which will help reduce bloat, cut back AI features, and also improve gaming performance. These changes are part of the "K2" project.
While Microsoft hasn't shared any specific plans or timelines on when these improvements would roll out to end users, the company has been rolling out updates that seem to indicate that the process has already begun to make Windows 11 better and more responsive for everyone.
As per Windows Central, Microsoft is silently rolling out a new feature for Windows 11 called "Low Latency Profile. This new feature aims to improve performance across apps, system flyouts & context menus. These improvements will be provided directly by the CPU, with the OS maxing out the clock frequencies of PC processors for a short duration.
The tech outlet highlights that Windows 11 "Low Latency Profile" has already been part of the Windows Insider Program and early testing by their sources reveals a short 1-3 second burst in CPU clocks, with a reportedy 40% boost in launch times for applications such as Edge (browser) and Outlook (Email). It is also said that up to 70% faster launch times were seen in the general UI (Start Menu / Context Menus).
When enabled, the boost can reportedly result in up to 40% faster app launch times for in-box apps like Edge and Outlook, and up to 70% faster launch times for interfaces like the Start menu and context menus. The feature is also said to positively impact the launch speed of most common third-party apps, too. With this performance boost enabled, the OS is much snappier.
Windows Central
Modern CPUs do have the ability to do short bursts of higher clock/power limits. For Intel, this can be seen as the PL2 mode, and there's even a PL4 profile that lasts for an even shorter duration (milliseconds), but allows the CPU to run at much higher power limits, allowing it to squeeze out more performance. Just like PL4, it is likely that Windows Low Latency Profile will feature minimal battery and thermal impact, but it will be worth checking out the differences between the feature enabled and disabled.
Right now, there's no official word on when the feature will roll out to the masses, but these are good developments if they can really make the Windows 11 OS speedier and more accessible than before.
About the author: A Software Engineer by training and a PC enthusiast by passion, Hassan Mujtaba serves as Wccftech's Senior Editor for hardware section. With years of experience in the industry, he specializes in deep-dive technical analysis of next-generation CPU and GPU architectures, motherboards, and cooling solutions. His work involves not only breaking news on upcoming technologies but also extensive hands-on reviews and benchmarking.
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