Windows 11’s New “Low Latency Profile” Will Reportedly Speed Up App Launches & More

Earlier this year, Microsoft promised that it’ll fix Windows 11 from scratch, and it seems the effort is already in motion internally as part of the Windows K2 plan. For those unaware, one of the critical areas of the leaked Windows K2 plan is making the OS faster and more stable.

Well, new details are now out regarding the same, with Windows Central now reporting that Microsoft is working on a new performance boost feature reportedly called “Low Latency Profile.”

The new feature will reportedly max out CPU frequency in short bursts for improving responsiveness

The new performance boost feature reportedly focuses on improving the responsiveness of common tasks by boosting the “CPU to max frequency for between 1 and 3 seconds.”

While it’s unclear whether users can toggle this feature on or off, the report mentions that it automatically triggers in the background when users perform high-priority actions like opening apps, the Start menu, system flyouts, or context menus.

The report also mentions that the “Low Latency Profile” feature can improve app launch speeds by up to 40% for apps like Edge and Outlook. That’s not all, Start menu and context menu launch times could reportedly improve by up to 70%, with benefits extending to third-party apps as well.

The good news is that the feature reportedly has only minimal impact on battery life and thermals since the CPU boost duration is relatively very short.

As of now, the Low Latency Profile is reportedly in the testing phase, so it’s highly likely that the final version will have adjusted duration and frequency for the boost before Microsoft unveils it to the masses. Speaking of improvements, Microsoft is also working on making File Explorer snappier, alongside giving its properties dialog a modern overhaul. Notably, the Clock app’s Focus mode is also likely to get a major AI-powered upgrade. All that said, it seems Microsoft is finally rushing to fix Windows 11 for good.