Microsoft’s next Windows 11 update may come with a major speed boost

Microsoft is working on Windows 11 The update is designed to speed up startup times for certain tasks, according to Report from Windows Central. The new High Performance mode — which Windows Central sources call the Low Latency Profile — is said to have resulted in up to 40% faster application loading times and 70% faster interface boot times.

A performance boost is achieved by increasing a computer’s CPU to its maximum frequency in short bursts, allowing it to perform the highest number of operations for each second it is used.

the Windows Insider Program testers Those currently using Low Latency Profile mode report that each processor boost lasts one to three seconds and begins when an application starts or an interface loads.

The performance boost kicks in for Microsoft apps like Edge and Outlook, pop-up interfaces like the Start menu, and a variety of third-party apps — though it’s unclear which third-party apps are considered “high-priority tasks” that activate the low-latency CPU.

The low latency profile update is said to be part of Microsoft Windows K2 Projecta concerted effort to increase Windows 11 performance and make the operating system more responsive. Microsoft’s latest operating system hasn’t been embraced with open arms, so it makes sense for the company to try to add new features that spur adoption.

Although End of support for Windows 10 In October 2025, About 1 billion computers They were still running the old operating system at the end of the year — a staggering number that represented nearly 43% of all Windows devices. And while more people are switching to Windows 11 now, Only 70% of machines In the Microsoft ecosystem running the latest operating system as of April 2026.

Low certification numbers represent a serious security issue, as vulnerabilities in Windows 10 will not be patched yet Extended Security Update Program It comes to an end. Upgrading to Windows 11 — Or a competing operating system – It is the best way to protect your device.

Windows Insider program Testers reported that the Low Latency Profile mode is an automatic, non-triggerable feature that turns on when a high-priority task is started, and remains invisible to the user. Windows Central Resources “The impact on battery life and temperatures[is]minimal,” since the CPU boost only happens for a few seconds at a time, he claims.

A Microsoft representative did not immediately respond to a request for comment.