Hot Take Microsoft is working on major performance boost for Windows 11 that will speed up app launches and common actions

[Parkinsond]

Windows 11 is set to gain a new feature that will boost CPU frequency in bursts when initiating high-priority tasks to speed up app launches and system responsiveness.

The feature boosts the CPU to max frequency for between 1 and 3 seconds whenever the user attempts a high-priority task such as opening an app or system flyout like the Start menu.

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.

Windows 11 set to gain special performance boost feature that will speed up app launches

Windows 11 is set to gain a new feature that will boost CPU frequency in bursts when initiating high-priority tasks to speed up app launches and system responsiveness.

www.windowscentral.com

 

[Sampei.Nihira]

That's interesting, especially for those of us who use the Ultimate Performance Power Plan.

 

[Sampei.Nihira]

More info:

Windows 11 erhält "Low Latency Profile" um Anwendungen schneller starten zu lassen

I'm almost tempted to try this feature.
Since I don't have ViveTool installed, I guess I'll just have to be patient and enable the feature via a registry key when it becomes available.

 

[SeriousHoax]

I think for this low latency profile, some improvements has to be done on Microsoft Defender's side also otherwise some apps will continue to load with a delay. An obvious example on my PC is the popular Cloudflare WARP app.

 

[Sampei.Nihira]

The optional update KB5089573, which is already available, introduces the new Low Latency Profile, although the rollout appears to be gradual.
I'll install it on my PC tomorrow afternoon.

 

[Sampei.Nihira]

Installed.
LLP isn't available on my PC yet.
I checked with a quick test.
I could force it to enable using ViveTool, but I won't,I'll just wait patiently.

 

[SeriousHoax]

Installed.
LLP isn't available on my PC yet.
I checked with a quick test.
I could force it to enable using ViveTool, but I won't,I'll just wait patiently.

I installed the update when it came out and also enabled the feature using vivetool.
File Explorer now appears to launch a bit faster. Otherwise, I don't notice too many differences. I haven't tested extensively though. But then again, as I said in the earlier comment, most of the slowness experienced by me comes from Microsoft Defender and after installing ESET a week ago, my PC became smooth again. Maybe Defender users will notice a bigger difference with this update than other third-party lighter AV users. Theoretically, the higher burst in CPU frequency should make Defender's analysis faster too.