Your CPU can do a lot more than what Windows allows it to by default.
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Windows 11 includes a hidden CPU boost setting that unlocks advanced performance and power management profiles with a simple Registry change.
Windows 11's June update adds an option to force short CPU boosts for shell actions, but its scope limits any real-world gain for most users.