How to turn off Efficiency Mode on Chrome

Google Chrome can run slowly on Windows 11, especially when many tabs are open. To address this, Windows 11 introduced Efficiency Mode, which acts as an intelligent power saver. While this mode can reduce CPU load, it can be counterproductive if you're a frequent Chrome user. Here's how to disable Efficiency Mode on Chrome.

 

Why does Windows 11 Efficiency Mode slow down Chrome?

Starting with version 22H2, Windows 11 automatically activates Efficiency Mode in many browsers to save battery power. This mode reduces the priority of background browser processes.

When power mode is enabled, the computer's battery usage is reduced, and heat is lowered. This works well for light web browsing, but it's counterproductive for users who frequently open many tabs on Chrome.

 

How to turn off Efficiency Mode on Chrome

A common way to disable Efficiency Mode in Chrome is to open Task Manager. Then, in the Chrome process, you can turn off Efficiency Mode in the right-click menu. However, this mode will immediately re-enable itself, as Google Chrome defaults to efficiency mode.

Step 1:

Click the Chrome icon on your screen and then select Properties from the right-click menu.

 

Step 2:

To display the new interface, click on the Shortcut tab , then under Target , scroll to the bottom , press the space key , and enter the following command .

--disable-features=UseEcoQoSForBackgroundProcess

Finally, click Apply and then OK to save the changes.