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technology14 days ago•11 min saved

Windows 11 adds a 'low latency' CPU boost to speed up Start and UI

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.

via Ars Technica|

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technology14 days ago•5 min saved

Windows 11 tests Low Latency Profile to speed app loads

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.

via CNET|

#app-load-time #cpu-boost #low-latency-profile

technology14 days ago•56 min saved

Microsoft defends Windows 11 'Low Latency' boost as standard speed-up

Microsoft is defending Windows 11’s upcoming Low Latency Profile, a feature that briefly boosts CPU frequency to speed up app launches and flyouts. The company says this is a common, non-cheating optimization used by macOS, Linux and even smartphones to improve responsiveness, and that the improvement is grounded in benchmarks showing noticeable speed-ups. Microsoft VP Scott Hanselman pushed back on trolls on X, arguing the tactic is standard practice for modern systems, and noting that both performance tweaks and legacy-code optimizations are being pursued with more improvements to come.

via Windows Central|

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technology15 days ago•45 min saved

Windows 11 tests macOS-inspired speed boost to speed up Start Menu and apps

Microsoft is trialing a new feature called Low Latency Profile in Windows 11 that temporarily boosts CPU frequency in bursts to speed up interactive tasks such as the Start menu, File Explorer, and apps like Outlook and Paint, delivering macOS-like responsiveness. Early tests show significant gains—up to about 40% faster app times for Microsoft apps and up to 70% faster Start/menu interactions—though some critics question the use of CPU bursts, which Microsoft defends as a common practice used by macOS and Linux.

via The Verge|

#cpu-scaling #low-latency-profile #macos-like-speed-boost

technology15 days ago•10 min saved

Microsoft Defends Windows 11 Latency Boost as Industry Standard, Citing Apple’s Approach

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.

via Windows Latest|

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technology18 days ago•10 min saved

Hidden Latency Boost Could Make Budget Windows 11 PCs Feel Premium

Microsoft is testing a hidden Low Latency Profile in Windows 11 that briefly maxes CPU frequency for 1–3 seconds to speed up app launches and UI actions. In a constrained VM, enabling the feature made the Start menu open instantly and reduced load times for Edge and Outlook, with brief CPU spikes to around 90–97% and minimal impact on thermals or battery life. The feature is in early Insider testing and not guaranteed to trigger for all apps, but it could significantly boost responsiveness on budget PCs as part of Microsoft’s broader OS‑responsiveness push (Windows K2).

via Windows Latest|

#budget-pcs #cpu-scheduling #low-latency-profile