Microsoft Edge 134: A Significant Performance Leap

Microsoft recently announced a substantial performance improvement with the release of Edge version 134. According to Microsoft’s official blog post, this latest version brings up to a 9% speed increase as measured by the Speedometer 3.0 benchmark, which simulates real-world web usage scenarios.

 Breaking Down the Performance Improvements

Microsoft has been working diligently on optimizing both Edge and the underlying Chromium engine, resulting in measurable performance gains. Here’s what users can expect with Edge 134:

• Overall Speed: Up to 9% faster performance on Speedometer 3.0 benchmark tests
• Navigation Times: 1.7% faster when moving between web pages
• Startup Times: 2% quicker browser launch
• Web Page Responsiveness: 5-7% improvement in how quickly pages react to user interactions

These improvements are particularly impressive when looking at the benchmark progression. When tested on a PC with an Intel Core i5-13500 CPU running Windows 11, Edge 134 scored 32.7 on the Speedometer 3.0 test, compared to 29.6 for Edge 133 and 28.8 for Edge 132.

(Edge on Speedmeter 3.0 – WIndows 11 Intel i5-13500 – Source: Microsoft Edge Blog)

  Additional Features and Improvements

Beyond the performance enhancements, Edge 134 also brings several other notable features:

• Scareware Blocker: A new AI-powered security feature designed to identify and block pages that attempt to convince users their device is infected with malware
• User Interface Improvements: Microsoft had previously announced that 14 different areas of the browser’s UI are now 40% faster on average
• Enhanced UI Elements: Faster access to Downloads, Drop, History, Favorites, and other browser essentials

  What This Means For Users

The cumulative effect of these improvements means less waiting and more productivity for Edge users. Whether you’re launching the browser, navigating between sites, or interacting with web applications, the experience should feel noticeably smoother and more responsive.

As Microsoft noted in their announcement, “With every release of Microsoft Edge, we care about delivering better performance, so that you can spend less time waiting and more time browsing.”

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