Windows 10: Microsoft Rolls Out A New Update With Low Latency Profile for Faster Windows 11 Performance

Microsoft has started rolling out update KB5089573 for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, which introduces the Low Latency Profile (LLP) feature.

The update is mainly a performance improvement aimed at speeding up app launches and core shell experiences, including the Start menu, Search, and Action Center.

Microsoft reports that LLP can deliver up to 70% faster flyouts and reduce app launch times by 40%. This update is part of Windows K2, Microsoft's ongoing effort to address longstanding performance issues in Windows 11.

How Windows 11’s New Low-Latency Profile Works


LLP briefly increases CPU clock speeds when Windows detects an interaction that might otherwise feel slow. Instead of gradually ramping up the processor speed, Windows applies a short burst of maximum frequency that lasts between one and three seconds, allowing the task to complete before returning to normal operation.

Microsoft describes LLP as a standard part of modern operating system behavior. Similar techniques are already in use in macOS, Linux, and mobile operating systems to keep user-facing interactions responsive.

This feature targets specific scenarios where slower performance is most noticeable, such as opening the Start menu, triggering Search, launching apps, or bringing up flyouts and context menus.

Other KB5089573 Changes and How to Get the Update


The update bundles several additional changes:

• Improved Task Manager visibility for NPU usage
• Windows Hello tweaks
• Search results are displayed after typing as few as two characters
• Reliability improvements for File Explorer
• Reliability improvements for USB devices
• Reliability improvements for sign-in screens

KB5089573 is currently available as an optional update. To install it manually, open Settings, then go to Windows Update and Advanced options. Click on Optional updates and select KB5089573 to install.

These updates are expected to be included in the next Patch Tuesday security release, reaching a wider audience.

Why Low Latency Profile May Not Activate Immediately and How to Force It


Microsoft is rolling out LLP gradually through a controlled process. Installing KB5089573 does not ensure that the feature will be activated. Some users may receive the update without the feature being enabled by Microsoft. There is no dedicated toggle in Settings for LLP. Once Microsoft turns it on by default on a device, it runs in the background without any user action.

Users eager to enable LLP right away can do so using ViveTool, an unofficial method not supported by Microsoft. To get started, install KB5089573 through Optional updates, then download ViveTool and extract it to a folder such as C:\ViveTool.

Open Command Prompt as administrator and run the commands provided.

After restarting the PC, LLP should be active and running in the background. Since ViveTool is a community-driven tool and not endorsed by Microsoft, users should consider the trade-off between immediate access and waiting for the official rollout.

The update is currently available for eligible Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 devices.

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Windows 11 performance & rolling back to Windows 10

Hi,

I installed Windows 11 on my laptop yesterday, through the official upgrade in Windows Update, running an Asus TUF with an11th gen Intel Core i5, 16GB RAM, NVidia GeForce RTX 3050 4GB.

I quite like the new look, but I'm experiencing quite a few performance slowdowns, namely:

• Very slow to shut down (in excess of 10 minutes)
  
• Will not wake from sleep (black screen, and I have to hold power to restart)
  
• The Asus TUF Armory Crate application, for managing graphics etc., takes 10-15 minutes to start up and often hangs/crashes
  
• Jittery graphics when on battery power (opening the start menu, navigating files etc)
  
• Slow Windows Photos application, unable to scroll between photos
  
• Slower performance on YouTube.
  

Although I was keen to get Windows 11, all of this is making me think I should roll back before the 10 days is up. Before I do that, I wanted to check if anyone knows if:

• When I roll back, will all elements of Windows 11 be removed, or will it leave a trail taking up hard disk space?
  
• Should all of the above performance issues be rectified with a roll back?
  
• If I roll back and do a factory reset, to make the machine like new (I've not had it long so can handle re-installing apps etc), will that reset my laptop to Windows 10?
  

It's a shame as I like the direction Windows is being taken (although still not sure about the centralised taskbar), but this laptop is only a few months old and performed perfectly on Windows 10.

 

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Kingston Expands Ultra Low Latency and Introduces Low Latency DDR2

Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the worldwide independent leader in memory products, announced today the expansion of their Ultra Low Latency DDR modules and introduction of Low Latency DDR2 memory modules. The Kingston® HyperX® 400 MHz (PC3200) CL2 DDR module specifications have been updated to support lower latency timings of 2-2-2-5-1 in 1-GB module and 2-GB kit memory configurations. HyperX 800-MHz (PC6400) CL4 DDR2 has been updated as well, to support 4-4-4-12 in 512-MB, 1-GB modules and 1-GB, 2-GB kit memory configurations.

Kingston’s HyperX modules are designed for zealous gamers and the PC enthusiasts who want to maximize the performance of their system to allow for the optimization of memory parameters. Future and current DDR2-based platforms will witness increased operational headroom with low latency DDR2 modules from Kingston Technology.

“The new DDR400 Ultra Low Latency HyperX with its 2-2-2 timings make it the ideal module for gamers wanting high density, low latency configurations in today’s AMD® based desktop systems,” said Mark Tekunoff, senior technology business manager, Kingston.

“With the newest games on the market and high-end technology PCs arriving soon, 2-GB of HyperX memory will become the next must-have configuration for mainstream power users,” continued Tekunoff.

Kingston engineers designed and qualified HyperX modules by careful selection of memory components that were assembled and then thoroughly tested for ultimate performance. The modules were assembled with a heat spreader and tested at their highest-rated speeds. All of Kingston’s memory modules are 100-percent tested and come with a lifetime warranty, demonstrating Kingston Technology’s commitment to providing the latest in memory technology.





Kingston Ultra Low Latency Specifications:

• 184-pin Unbuffered DDR Modules
• PC3200 400-MHz settings: 2-2-2-5-1
• Voltage: 2.7V
• Tested for optimum performance on ASUS® P4C800-Deluxe, Abit® NF7-S and DFI® LanParty UT NF4 SLI-DR

Kingston Low Latency Specifications:

• 240-pin Unbuffered DDR2 Modules
• PC2-6400 800-MHz settings: 4-4-4-12-1
• Voltage: 2.0V
• Tested for optimum performance on ASUS P5WDG2-WS and ASUS P5WD2-Premium

Source: Kingston