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 preview builds using 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 may already be able to enable it early.

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.

Although Microsoft hasn’t officially announced the feature, early traces of the capability have already surfaced in preview builds, and you may be able to test it using ViveTool.

In this guide, I’ll explain how to enable an early preview of the processor boost feature coming to Windows 11.

Enable Low Latency Profile on Windows 11

To enable an early preview of the Low Latency Profile to boost processor frequency for specific tasks on Windows 11 using the ViveTool, 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 CPU boost on Windows 11 and press Enter:

    vivetool /enable /id:60716524,61391826

11. Restart the computer to apply the changes.

Once you complete the steps, the command should enable the “LowLatencyProfile” and “LowLatencyProfileForApplicationLaunch” flags to make the CPU boost feature available in the operating system.

I tested this ViveTool configuration on Windows 11 build 26200.8346, but I didn’t notice any improvements. As a result, this configuration may or may not work for everyone.

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