Windows 11's August 2026 update silently extends the Low Latency Profile CPU boost to apps, and we tested it to confirm they launch faster.

Low Latency Profile forces the CPU to boost to its maximum frequency for a few seconds, meaning everything launches almost instantaneously rather than with a microsecond lag.

Windows 11 apps should launch more quickly starting today, especially if you’re on weaker hardware. That’s thanks to Microsoft expanding the Low Latency Profile feature as part of August’s Patch ...

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