I forced Windows 11’s CPU boost on a 10-year-old PC, and it feels surprisingly new (opens in new tab)

Windows 11's Low Latency Profile CPU boost is now available for older PCs too. I tested it on a Lenovo ThinkCentre M700 with a 6th Gen Intel Core i3-6100, no Turbo Boost, and single-channel RAM. Here's what the CPU scheduler actually does on decade-old hardware, and whether it makes a difference. The post appeared first on