Microsoft has started rolling out a new feature for Windows 11 called KB5094126 in June Low Latency Profile. It is intended for Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 versions, and its goal is to improve the system’s response speed during everyday actions such as opening the Start menu, searches, the Action Center panel or launching applications.
The principle of operation is simple: when the user initiates one of these interactions, the CPU no longer raises the frequency gradually, but instantly raises it to the maximum. After one to three seconds, when the task is completed, the processor returns to a low-power state.
Faster responsiveness of the Windows 11 Start menu, search and applications
With weaker, older and mid-range computers, this gradual increase in clock speed often causes a short system freeze. The new function practically skips that process, so Windows 11 should work faster and with lightning-fast response.
This approach is not new in the industry, as a similar strategy has been used by Apple devices for a long time. The idea is for the processor to run at full speed for a short time, finish the task as soon as possible and then quickly return to the energy-saving mode, which can even have a positive effect on the overall consumption.
Users of cheap and older computers should feel the greatest benefit, while the difference will be less noticeable on stronger desktop systems and premium laptops.
The feature is not automatically activated for all users for now, as Microsoft is rolling it out gradually. Those who want to try it earlier can manually enable it using the ViVeTool command, while the operation of the function is most easily checked with tools such as HWiNFO, because Task Manager does not refresh fast enough to catch such short jumps in CPU frequency, reports mydrivers.