Web browsers may not always be thrilling, but their speed significantly impacts daily tasks. Microsoft has recently enhanced its Edge browser with a performance boost, although users can expect only a maximum of 9% improvement.

The company revealed its progress through a short blog post and backed up their claims with benchmarks from Speedometer 3.0. A confusing detail arises from the checks showing a 10.5% performance rise from Edge version 134 to 133, despite the latest version being listed as 135.

With Edge continually updating in the background, measuring these changes can be challenging. However, many users have noted that Edge now feels significantly faster compared to Chrome, boasting an average Speedometer score of 27.8 against Chrome’s 24.3 in each of three tests.

Performance assessments can vary based on numerous factors like active extensions and background applications. Therefore, it is essential to consider this when evaluating the improvements.

Any enhancement in browser performance is welcomed, especially in the current day, where Chrome often feels sluggish. Notably, despite possessing 48 GB of RAM, Chrome’s memory usage can unexpectedly spike, making the faster Edge experience even more appealing.

While speed alone won’t enhance gaming performance, there is hope that software developers will prioritize efficiency over adding more features. Microsoft seems to be poised to lead this change with Edge’s improved speed.