How to Improve CPU Performance Windows 11 (Unhide the Boost Setting)

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3 Video Views·Oct 28, 2026

Want to improve CPU performance in Windows 11?

I'll show you how to unhide the processor performance boost mode setting with one command, then pick the right mode for a desktop or a laptop.

I'll also explain what minimum and maximum processor state really do, how Power mode fits in, how to check in Task Manager that your CPU is boosting, and how to undo it all.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS
0:00 – Unhide the Hidden CPU Boost Setting in Windows 11
0:21 – What CPU Boost Is (Turbo Boost vs Precision Boost)
0:46 – Check Your CPU Base Speed in Task Manager
1:36 – The New Windows 11 Speed Boost Update (a Different Feature)
2:07 – Unhide Processor Performance Boost Mode (powercfg)
2:58 – Open Advanced Power Settings (Processor Power Management)
4:13 – Processor Performance Boost Mode Options Explained
5:28 – Best Boost Mode for Desktop vs Laptop (Aggressive vs Enabled)
6:16 – Will It Boost CPU Performance? What to Expect
6:43 – Maximum Processor State (100% vs the 99% Trick)
7:41 – Minimum Processor State (Leave It Low)
8:08 – Windows 11 Power Mode (Best Performance)
8:48 – Check If CPU Boost Is Working in Task Manager
9:18 – Undo the Changes (Restore Plan Defaults and Hide the Setting)
10:02 – Change Processor Performance Boost Mode in Winhance