Performance

Microsoft Edge has built-in features like Startup boost and Sleeping tabs, which make your browser start up quicker and boost your browser’s performance.

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Stay informed about your browser's performance

Go to Microsoft Edge's toolbar and select icon Performance to get started with a single, intuitive view that provides helpful suggestions for browser performance optimization.

Startup boost opens Microsoft Edge faster

Startup boost maximizes your PC's performance by dramatically reducing the time it takes to open the browser.

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Put inactive tabs to sleep to boost your browser's performance

Microsoft Edge can now put tabs to “sleep” when you’re not using them. This boosts your browser’s performance by releasing system resources like memory and CPU, to help ensure that the tabs you’re using have the resources they need.

Sleeping tabs

Performance Features

* Feature availability and functionality may vary by device type, market, and browser version.