How to enable new CPU boost (Low Latency Profile) feature on Windows 11

• Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 “Low Latency Profile” feature that temporarily boosts CPU frequency during app launches and UI interactions.
• The feature is part of the Windows K2 initiative and aims to make Windows 11 feel faster without significantly affecting battery life or heat.
• Advanced users may already be able to enable the feature in the latest preview build for the June 2026 update and use ViveTool.

On Windows 11, Microsoft is developing a new performance feature called “Low Latency Profile” that temporarily boosts CPU speeds when launching apps, menus, and system controls. The feature is currently being tested internally and in preview builds through the Windows Insider Program, and you can try it right now.

Low Latency Profile is part of the broader Windows K2 initiative. The feature works by briefly pushing the processor to its maximum frequency for one to three seconds whenever the system detects a high-priority interaction, then returning to normal operation. Examples include launching apps, opening the Start menu, triggering flyouts, and loading context menus.

Many users perceive performance improvements during short interactions rather than sustained workloads. By optimizing those quick responsiveness moments, Microsoft can make Windows 11 feel noticeably faster without significantly increasing heat output or battery consumption.

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How to check if Low Latency Profile is active on Windows 11

This new performance improvement is already available through the stable channel with the release of build 26200.8524, and although Microsoft isn’t calling it out by name, the company describes it as a general performance improvement.

In the official notes, the software giant noted: This update accelerates app launch and core shell experiences such as Start menu, Search, and Action Center. The description aligns with the previously reported details about the Low Latency Profile feature.

If you’re unable to see the feature, you may be able to turn it on using ViveTool (via @PhantomOfEarth).

In this guide, I’ll explain how to enable an early preview of the processor boost feature coming to Windows 11. Microsoft is expected to roll out this performance boost alongside the June 2026 Security Update.

• Enable Low Latency Profile on Windows 11 (Update)
• Enable Low Latency Profile on Windows 11 (ViveTool)

Enable Low Latency Profile on Windows 11 (Update)

To install the Windows 11 preview of the June 2026 update that enables the Low Latency Profile feature, follow these steps:

1. Open Settings on Windows 11.

2. Click on Windows Update.

3. Click the “Check for updates” button.

   

4. Click the Restart now button.

Once you complete the steps, the computer will download and install build 26200.8524 or a higher preview that enables the Low Latency Profile feature.

It’s worth noting that this new responsiveness capability doesn’t have an interface or options in the Settings app or anywhere else. It just works. The best way to tell if it works is to open Task Manager on the “Performance” tab, launch applications such as File Explorer, Settings, Copilot, and Edge, and observe the CPU ramping up for a few seconds.

Also, responsiveness improvements will vary by hardware. If you have a lower-end computer, you’ll likely notice the difference more since these systems tend to struggle the most when launching apps or opening features like the Start menu. If you have a high-end computer, responsiveness may not be very noticeable, since the system already performs well.

Enable Low Latency Profile on Windows 11 (ViveTool)

To enable the Low Latency Profile to boost processor frequency for specific tasks on Windows 11 using the ViveTool (only use this if, after installing the June 2026 update doesn’t enable the feature automatically), follow these steps:

1. Open the GitHub website.

2. Download the ViveTool-vx.x.x.zip file to enable the Low Latency Profile feature.

3. Double-click the zip folder to open it with File Explorer.

4. Click the Extract all button.

   

5. Click the Extract button.

6. Copy the path to the folder.

7. Open Start.

8. Search for Command Prompt, right-click the top result, and select the Run as administrator option.

9. Type the following command to navigate to the ViveTool folder and press Enter:

   cd c:\folder\path\ViveTool-v0.x.x

   In the command, remember to change the path to the folder with your path.

10. Type the following command to enable the Low Latency Profile on Windows 11 and press Enter:

    vivetool /enable /id:58989092,60716524,48433719,61391826

11. Restart the computer to apply the changes.

Once you complete the steps, the command will enable the Low Latency Profile and other features included in the June 2026 Security Update.

It’s worth noting that the 58989092 code should be enough to enable the feature. However, since no official details are available at this time, you may also need to use the 60716524,48433719,61391826 codes to enable additional components.

While the ViveTool codes for the Low Latency Profile can be enabled manually, it has been noted that this new CPU boost feature still appears incomplete in current retail previews.

If you want to undo the changes, you can follow the same instructions outlined above, but in step 10, run the vivetool /disable /id:58989092,,60716524,48433719,61391826 command.