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Microsoft wants to speed up Windows 11 app launching by briefly boosting CPU frequency
Winsage
May 8, 2026

Microsoft wants to speed up Windows 11 app launching by briefly boosting CPU frequency

Microsoft is developing a performance enhancement feature for Windows 11 called the Low Latency Profile (LLP), which aims to accelerate everyday tasks like app launches by briefly boosting CPU frequency for 1 to 3 seconds. LLP can reduce app launch times by up to 40% for Microsoft applications and improve simpler tasks like accessing the Start Menu by up to 70%. While it increases CPU usage, the short bursts are expected to have minimal impact on power consumption and heat generation. Users will not have the option to toggle LLP on or off, as it will be integrated into a future Windows 11 update. This initiative is part of Microsoft's broader Windows K2 effort to enhance performance and user experience.
Intel VP claims up to 30% of CPU performance is untapped by modern games — software optimization is critical to unlocking full potential of hybrid CPUs
AppWizard
April 25, 2026

Intel VP claims up to 30% of CPU performance is untapped by modern games — software optimization is critical to unlocking full potential of hybrid CPUs

Intel's transition to a hybrid architecture for its CPUs began with the Alder Lake series in 2021, combining performance and efficiency cores. Intel's Vice President, Robert Hallock, noted that while the hybrid architecture has matured, a "unified core" is still in development. He mentioned that many users disable efficiency cores (E-cores) to enhance performance, but the performance difference between using only performance cores (P-cores) and both types of cores is minimal, around 1%. Hallock explained that early implementation of Intel's Thread Director improved performance with only P-cores, and the Windows task scheduler struggles without it. He emphasized the importance of software optimization for enhancing performance, stating that a significant portion of potential performance—estimated between 10% to 30%—remains untapped due to suboptimal game optimization. AMD's approach includes integrating additional SRAM through its 3D V-cache technology, while Intel's upcoming Nova Lake will introduce a Big Last Level Cache (bLLC). Hallock indicated that developers have primarily optimized for AMD's silicon, limiting the full potential of Intel's hybrid architecture.
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