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As part of the ongoing story, that’s thanks to Microsoft expanding the Low Latency Profile capability as part of August’s Patch Tuesday patch, alongside several other small but practical functions. Windows 11 apps should arrival more quickly starting today, especially if you’re on weaker devices.
As part of the ongoing story, low Latency Profile works by boosting the CPU clock speed to max while the app is loading, then returns back to normal clock speed afterwards. According to Windows Current, who tested app arrival times before and after installing the August Patch Tuesday patch, all apps are now quicker to open when you click on them.
In a fresh development, this technique is actually quite common, with Apple having been doing this on macOS for some time and Linux also making use of this method to improve system responsiveness.
Industry observers note that with today’s patch, the short-term CPU boost also affects app debuts. Although Microsoft previously rolled out Low Latency Profile to all Windows 11 users back in June, it only applied to Windows Shell elements like the Start menu, Windows Search, Notification Center, and other similar pop-up windows—app debuts weren’t part of it.
The report highlights that maybe that only amounts to a few seconds saved per app arrival, but it makes the overall Windows 11 experience feel significantly faster, and those seconds eventually add up. In practical terms, what this means is that you can now open apps in a fraction of the time it once took.
Industry observers note that you should especially notice the speed boost on older PCs or systems with underpowered devices; on machines that are already quite powerful, you may not notice any difference at all.
In a fresh development, and even once it’s on your PC, there’s no indicator in Windows to show that you have it. While Windows Task Manager shows CPU performance, it reacts too slowly to accurately show CPU spikes caused by Low Latency Profile. Even with the patch installed, Low Latency Profile may not be active yet—Microsoft is doing a gradual rollout to all users.
The report highlights that rollout HWiNFO, select “Full mode,” then click “Start.” Position the HWiNFO sensor window so that you can always see it, then use it to monitor your CPU as you carry out actions that are accelerated by Low Latency Profile (e.g., arrival an app). What you can do instead is use the free HWiNFO tool to see your CPU performance in real time.
The report highlights that if you see this happen, then Low Latency Profile is active on your computer. HWiNFO should show the CPU clock speed rising to its maximum value as soon as the action is initiated, and it should then drop the clock speed back down after three seconds at the most recent.
In a fresh development, in this case, you’ll either have to wait for Microsoft to roll it out to your device, or use the free ViVeTool app to unlock it (also works with other hidden Windows functions). But if HWiNFO only shows a slight increase in CPU clock speed, then Low Latency Profile isn’t active yet.
Industry observers note that to learn more, see our comparison of Windows 11 Home and Pro. If you want to upgrade, snag it for cheap in the PCWorld Applications Store: now just $59 instead of $99. By the way: If you’re using Windows 11 Home, you’re missing out on the many benefits of Windows 11 Pro.
In a fresh development, this article originally appeared on our sister publication PC-WELT and was translated and localized from German.
As part of the ongoing story, he has been writing on almost all IT topics for around 25 years, covering everything from news to reviews and buying guides. Hans-Christian Dirscherl began his IT life with Autoexec.bat and config.sys, Turbo-Pascal and C, Sinix and Wordperfect.