How do I permanently disable efficiency mode for my Brave browser?


SJMaye

SJMaye

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I recently updated to Windows 11 on my new gaming PC. Based on the specs I thought it would be a screamer. Then while just perusing web pages I noticed how sluggish it was. As I dug further I found out about "efficiency mode". I can temporarily turn it off, but it keeps restarting.

I read several posts on the matter. None seem to fill the bill. Can someone point me to something that works?
 
Windows Build/Version
Edition Windows 11 Pro Version 24H2 Installed on ‎7/‎23/‎2025 OS build 26100.4770 Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.197.0

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite WIFI7
    Memory
    32GB DDR5
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon 9070 XT
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer Predator 27"
    Screen Resolution
    1080P
    PSU
    Corsair HX1000
    Case
    Cooler Master HAF-X
    Cooling
    ID-Cooling A620

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro Insider 64 bit 25H2 26200.5742
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Gigabyte Z390 UD
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 9700K 3.60
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z390 UD
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GEForce RTX 2060 Super
    Sound Card
    onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Two 27" Dell 4K monitors
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    M.2 NVME SSD, 500 GB; Two 2TB Mechanical HDD's
    PSU
    850w PSU
    Case
    Cyberpower PC
    Cooling
    Water cooled
    Keyboard
    Backlit Cyberpower gaming keyboard
    Mouse
    Backlit Cyberpower gaming mouse
    Internet Speed
    1 GB mbps
    Browser
    Brave
    Antivirus
    Windows Security
Spunk said:
Any Help here?
learn.microsoft.com

How do i permanently disable efficiency mode that the task managers put my applications in - Microsoft Q&A

I have a ryzen 7 78003xd with a 4070 super and the efficiency mode that window puts my applications (google chrome, spotify etc) is causing it to lag/hang/crash, please let me know how to disable it
learn.microsoft.com
Click to expand...

Thanks for the link. Does anybody here notice or experience any negative side effects by using the registry tweak in that link?
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 build: (26200.7623)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Microsoft Surface Pro
    Memory
    32GB
  • Operating System
    Microsoft 25H2 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Pro 14 - PC14250
    CPU
    Intel Core Ultra 7
    Memory
    64GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Integrated Graphics
    Hard Drives
    Micron 1TB SSD
support.brave.app

Group Policy

Note: Policy management is generally intended for IT/Network admins who use on-site tools to set browser policies on corporate-managed computers.You can use Windows Group Policy (or your preferred ...
support.brave.app support.brave.app

All of the policies offered by Chromium are available in Brave.

for Chromium
Software\Policies\Chromium\HighEfficiencyModeEnabled

This policy enables or disables the High Efficiency Mode setting. This setting makes it so that tabs are discarded after some period of time in the background to reclaim memory. If this policy is unset, the end user can control this setting in chrome://settings/performance.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Microsoft Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    MSI MS-7D98
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-13490F
    Motherboard
    MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI
    Memory
    2 x 16 Patriot Memory (PDP Systems) PSD516G560081 6400MT (32-37-37-74); 1.35V)
    Graphics Card(s)
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 WINDFORCE OC 12G (GV-N4070WF3OC-12GD)
    Sound Card
    Bluetooth Аудио
    Monitor(s) Displays
    INNOCN 15K1F
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    WD_BLACK SN770 250GB
    KINGSTON SNV2S1000G (ELFK0S.6)
    PSU
    Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1000W
    Case
    CG560 - DeepCool
    Cooling
    ID-COOLING SE-224-XTS / 2 x 140Mm Fan - rear and top; 3 x 120Mm - front
    Keyboard
    Corsair K70 RGB TKL
    Mouse
    Corsair KATAR PRO XT
    Internet Speed
    100 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender Antivirus
    Other Info
    https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/66553205
Try in the terminal (Powershell as Admin)

[Microsoft.Win32.Registry]::SetValue("HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\BraveSoftware\Brave", "HighEfficiencyModeEnabled", 0x00)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Microsoft Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    MSI MS-7D98
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-13490F
    Motherboard
    MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI
    Memory
    2 x 16 Patriot Memory (PDP Systems) PSD516G560081 6400MT (32-37-37-74); 1.35V)
    Graphics Card(s)
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 WINDFORCE OC 12G (GV-N4070WF3OC-12GD)
    Sound Card
    Bluetooth Аудио
    Monitor(s) Displays
    INNOCN 15K1F
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    WD_BLACK SN770 250GB
    KINGSTON SNV2S1000G (ELFK0S.6)
    PSU
    Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1000W
    Case
    CG560 - DeepCool
    Cooling
    ID-COOLING SE-224-XTS / 2 x 140Mm Fan - rear and top; 3 x 120Mm - front
    Keyboard
    Corsair K70 RGB TKL
    Mouse
    Corsair KATAR PRO XT
    Internet Speed
    100 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender Antivirus
    Other Info
    https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/66553205
abactuon said:
Try in the terminal (Powershell as Admin)

[Microsoft.Win32.Registry]::SetValue("HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\BraveSoftware\Brave", "HighEfficiencyModeEnabled", 0x00)
Click to expand...
I loaded it as instructed. Giving it a try. Thanks!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite WIFI7
    Memory
    32GB DDR5
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon 9070 XT
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer Predator 27"
    Screen Resolution
    1080P
    PSU
    Corsair HX1000
    Case
    Cooler Master HAF-X
    Cooling
    ID-Cooling A620

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite WIFI7
    Memory
    32GB DDR5
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon 9070 XT
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer Predator 27"
    Screen Resolution
    1080P
    PSU
    Corsair HX1000
    Case
    Cooler Master HAF-X
    Cooling
    ID-Cooling A620
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