Recent Microsoft Edge optimizations have made it up to 9% faster

If you use Microsoft Edge as one of your browsers and if you want to get the most out of it, you should update it as soon as possible.

According to a recent Microsoft Edge dev blog post, version 134 (released in March) is up to 9 percent faster than previous versions as measured by Speedometer 3.0, which is an open-source benchmark that measures browser performance for real-world scenarios (e.g., the responsiveness of a web app with simulated workloads).

On average, with version 134 and later, the response time for web pages has been reduced by 5 to 7 percent, while the time it takes to launch the browser has been reduced by 2 percent. The overall browser performance has increased by 3 to 9 percent, with results varying based on hardware and software configurations.

Those numbers might sound small, but every little bit counts when it comes to something like a web browser that you’re likely using all day every day—and every bit is a step in the right direction. Other recent improvements to Edge include built-in protection against scareware, Game Assist for real-time hints while gaming, and a free plugin that improves Xbox Cloud Gaming performance.

Further reading: Tips to secure your data in Microsoft Edge