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Microsoft’s June KB5094126 update adds a Low Latency Profile to Windows 11 (24H2/25H2), briefly boosting CPU power for 1–3 seconds during actions like launching apps or opening the Start menu to reduce lag—especially on older/less powerful PCs; rollout is gradual, and verification is best done with build numbers (26200.8655 for 25H2 or 26100.8655 for 24H2) and a tool like HWiNFO, since Task Manager may not clearly show the spikes.
Windows 11’s Low Latency Profile, part of the May 2026 optional update (KB5089573/Build 26200.8524), briefly boosts CPU frequency to speed up app launches and Start Menu actions. It’s disabled by default and must be enabled via optional updates or tools like ViveTool, with rollout to broad availability planned for June.
Microsoft began rolling out the May 2026 Windows 11 Optional Update (KB5089573), which quietly enables a Low Latency Profile that dynamically spikes CPU frequency to speed up Start, Windows Search, and Action Center. There’s no user toggle or notification, and the impact varies by hardware and whether CFR (Controlled Feature Rollout) has allowed your machine to receive it. You can verify with HWiNFO (Task Manager may miss micro spikes) and, if not yet active, force-enable via ViveTool. On faster PCs the benefit is subtle (often just smoother shell interactions), while on slower setups the boost aims to improve perceived responsiveness as Windows continues to optimize core shell code.
Microsoft’s optional Windows 11 May 2026 update KB5089573 includes a CPU-boosting feature called Low Latency Profile that speeds up core UI flyouts (Start menu, Search, Action Center). Activation can be delayed by Microsoft’s CFR rollout, but you can force it now by installing the May optional update and using ViveTool with vivetool /enable /id:58989092, then reboot. Currently it improves UI fluidity but not app launches; a future update will expand the speed boost to apps. No special hardware required, and you can verify via faster UI loads or brief CPU spikes, or revert with /disable if needed.
Microsoft is testing a 'low latency profile' in Windows 11 that briefly boosts CPU speed to make the Start menu, File Explorer and other UI elements feel more responsive; early tests on builds show faster performance than the current public version, while critics worry about power use. Microsoft and advocates say this CPU bursting is a normal technique used by modern OSes (including macOS and Linux) and is paired with other optimizations as part of ongoing Windows quality improvements amid Windows 11 hardware upgrade momentum.
Microsoft is testing a new Low Latency Profile in Windows 11 that temporarily boosts the CPU frequency for high-priority tasks, delivering up to about 40% faster app load times and 70% faster interface launches, per Windows Central. The feature runs in short bursts (1–3 seconds) when launching apps or interfaces and is aimed at improving responsiveness for both Microsoft apps and some third-party programs. It’s part of the Windows K2 performance initiative to boost Windows 11 adoption, with insiders noting minimal impact on battery life and thermals. Microsoft did not immediately comment.
Microsoft defends the Windows 11 Low Latency Profile, a brief CPU frequency boost that speeds up interactive tasks, saying it’s an industry-standard technique used by modern OSes; Scott Hanselman argues critics misunderstand how modern systems work, noting macOS and Linux use similar boosts and that the feature complements ongoing Windows optimizations—especially on ARM/Snapdragon—without being a lazy workaround.
Disabling CPU Boost on handheld gaming PCs like Xbox Ally and ASUS ROG Ally can improve game performance, reduce heat, and extend battery life by preventing thermal throttling and inconsistent frame rates, especially in GPU-heavy titles. The process is simple through Armoury Crate SE, allowing users to toggle between raw speed and cooler, smoother gameplay based on their needs.
The PlayStation 5 Pro is set to feature a 10% boost in CPU frequency with a High CPU Frequency mode reaching 3.85 GHz, along with a 28% increase in system memory performance. New GPU details reveal specialized BVH8 traversal shaders and double ray tracing throughput per cycle, indicating improved ray tracing performance. The console is expected to utilize RDNA 4's RT engine and is rumored to launch later this year.