Windows 11 performance update has arrived! What’s changing

Microsoft was working on the “Low Latency Profile” feature, which increases the processor to its maximum frequency for 1-3 seconds in order to make the application launch process smoother. Now, this feature is offered to users as part of the “Windows 11 KB5089573” update.

The latency profile we mentioned is designed to provide noticeable speed increases, especially for core Windows applications and across the operating system.

What is Low Latency Profile, what has changed with the KB5089573 update

Part of the Windows K2 initiative, the LLP feature aims to make Windows 11 feel faster without affecting battery life or temperatures much. Some tests were already carried out before, but now the innovations are meeting the end users.

The software giant will take advantage of the processor to eliminate desktop lags and improve overall performance. The profile built into the operating system forces your processor to reach its absolute maximum clock speed at that exact millisecond when you want to take action, that is, click on something.

Let’s say you clicked the start button. If your CPU’s clock speed is at 2.3 GHz, it instantly jumps to the maximum frequency of 5.2 GHz. As a result, the application or menu you open will be displayed instantly. At least that’s what’s intended. After your operation is completed, the CPU will quickly return to its previous state, that is, standby mode.

Software engineers call this crude, brute force technique “race to idle.” Older versions of Windows slowly ramped up processing power based on sustained workloads. This caused the micro stutters that everyone hated. Thanks to the new feature, the system will act faster. The operating system will be able to give sudden reactions, such as suddenly pressing the accelerator pedal of the car, at which time the highest performance level will be reached.

Let’s talk about rough proportions. “Built-in” Microsoft apps like Edge and Outlook will open faster up to @. Other areas, such as the Start Menu and right-click menus throughout the operating system, have made speed improvements of up to 70%.

Applications and games that you install later that are not connected to Windows will experience improvements based on their own special optimization. The performance difference is noticeable when dragging windows or triggering the Action Center on dual 4K monitors. Switching between multiple applications with Alt Tab is much more fluid. After clicking a folder icon, the window opens more quickly. Arranging four apps into a grid layout is quicker.

Initial user reviews seem positive. The interface feels quite fast. You can also share your experience in the comments.

KB5089573 | How to update Windows 11 performance

The latest feature will run entirely in the background to dynamically increase your processor frequency when you interact with the Start menu, Windows Search and Action Center. On the other hand, there is no user-facing on/off button in the Settings app. There is no notification indicating that it is active.

The new update looks no different from the others. Windows 11 KB5089573 (26200.8524) is an optional update that includes the highly anticipated CPU acceleration feature codenamed “Low Latency Profile.”

• To perform the update, go to Settings Windows Update. After checking for updates, press the “Download and install” button.
• If the update does not appear here, go to Advanced options Optional updates and select the update to install.
• Restart your computer and complete the update.

Note: If you have a relatively powerful computer, you may not notice huge changes because your hardware is already powerful. Also, don’t worry if you don’t see a difference right away, the change may not be implemented right away. Microsoft adopts the Controlled Feature Deployment (CFR) method, which ensures that even if an update is made, it is activated when the system is ready.

Check performance mode

Open Task Manager, go to the Performance section and check the CPU usage when opening the Start menu, Search and Action Center. Microsoft also mentions “application launch” processes in the KB5089573 changelog. Also try native apps like Outlook and Edge. Alternatively, you can also use third-party software like HWiNFO other than Task Manager.