How to Optimize Battery Runtime and Enhance Battery Lifespan on Dell Client Laptops Running Gen 11 to 14 Intel Core Processors

Summary: The following article provides information about optimizing the runtime (Hours) and lifespan (Years) on Latitude laptops and Precision Mobile Workstations (MWS). This is recommended where the laptop is configured with 11th, 12th, 13th, and 14th generation of Intel Core Processors. ...

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Instructions

Table of Contents:

  1. Introduction
  2. The importance of Dell Command Update
  3. Install Dell Command Update
  4. The importance of Dell Optimize
  5. Install Dell Optimize
  6. Further Battery enhancement instructions

 

Introduction

 

Installing and using the Dell Command Update and Dell Optimizer applications help to optimize the runtime (hours) and lifespan (years) on Latitude and Precision MWS laptops.

This is for Latitude and Precision WMS laptops that were configured to run the 11th to 14th generation of Intel Core Processors.


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The importance of Dell Command Update

 

The Dell Command Update application includes two additional components:

  • Intel Dynamic Tuning Technology (DTT) with Energy performance optimizer (version 9.0.10900.26658 or later)
  • Intel Innovation Platform Framework (IPF) (version 1.0.10900.26658 or later)

These components enhance the Intel Thermal tuning and thermal management solution, which results in noticeable improvements in a laptops performance and its battery efficiency. Intel Dynamic Tuning dynamically adjusts its power and performance settings based on the workload demands. It optimizes the balance between performance and power consumption.

The Intel Innovation Platform Framework Driver works with Intel Dynamic Tuning to provide an enhanced thermal management solution. This ensures that the laptop stays within safe temperature limits while delivering optimal performance and battery efficiency. It does this by keeping the laptop updated and optimizing its power and thermal management.

Automatically updating the DTT and IPF drivers along with the latest BIOS update ensures that the Intel Collaboration mode is implemented. Intel collaboration mode is a power-saving mode that brings Acoustic and Thermal improvements during conferencing. (For example: When using conferencing apps like Teams, Skype, Google Meet, Zoom, Discord, Meeting, and so on.) It helps optimize the battery run time.

We recommend installing Dell Command Update. It ensures that the Dell Latitude and Precision MWS laptops stay up to date with the latest BIOS versions, software, and firmware updates. This application automatically checks for updates and performs the necessary installations.


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Install Dell Command Update

 

Download the latest revision of Dell Command Update and read the latest release notes, specifications, and installation instructions on the following article:


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The importance of Dell Optimizer

 

The Dell Optimizer application leverages intelligent algorithms to enhance the battery performance and provide the laptop owner with intelligent battery run-time extension.

The application regulates screen brightness, CPU performance, Bluetooth, and other settings to ensure optimal battery performance.

  • Advanced Charge: This enables you to specify your work schedule. Your laptop waits to finish charging past 80% until just before you start your workday, which extends the life of the battery and reduces charge cycles.
  • Battery Information: This lets you quickly access battery details within the new power interface.
  • Critical Alerts: Notify you of any power, thermal, and battery charges within your hardware and its ecosystem.
  • Peak Shift: Delivers a unique cost-conscious option that lets you avoid high energy costs during specific parts of the day. It does this by switching the Laptop from AC power to battery power on a pre-specified schedule.
  • Quiet Mode: In the thermal management settings of Dell Optimizer, it provides up to 18% in power savings and up to 21% performance per watt improvement over the default mode.*
Note: * Disclaimer: This is based on a Dell internal study, testing power, and performance within our Dell Optimizer power module. These workers primarily focus on general computational activities. (For example: Video conference calls, web browsing, and the general response time of opening and closing applications.)

 

Note: A software application to maximize workstation performance A whitepaper was published in November 2022. (English Only)

 


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Install Dell Optimizer

 

Download the latest revision of Dell Optimizer or Dell Precision Optimizer (as appropriate). Read the latest release notes, specifications, and installation instructions on the following support pages:

  • Dell Optimizer Documentation page (Contains the latest User guides to the application.)

    1. There are several different user guides for each revision of the application that has been released. The current version is Dell Optimizer 4.0

    2. Go down the page to Manuals and Documents.

    3. Locate the Dell Optimizer Version 4.0 User's Guide entry.

    4. Click either View PDF or View Page to open a downloadable PDF or webpage version of the User Guide.

  • Dell Precision Optimizer Documentation page (Contains the latest User guides to the application.)


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Further Battery enhancement instructions

 

There are two recommended steps to further enhance the battery runtime:

  1. Use the instruction that matches the operating system installed on your laptop:

    • Microsoft Windows 11: Win 11 no longer has access to the battery slider in the system tray. Open the Windows 11 Settings and click System then the Power and battery menu to access the Windows 11 Power Mode dropdown menu. (See Figure.1)

    • Microsoft Windows 10: Set the Battery Slider to Better Battery using the Windows performance power slider setting. Adjusting the battery synchronizes the Thermal Management mode in Dell Optimizer to Optimized. It optimizes power usage by striking a balance between performance and energy efficiency. This setting ensures that the laptop operates with power-saving measures while still delivering satisfactory performance.

Power and Battery Menu Screenshot

(Figure.1 Power and Battery menu Screenshot)

  1. Install the Intel Processor Power Management (PPM) Utility: This utility provides additional tuning capabilities for the processor. It focuses specifically on maximizing the battery runtime. It achieves this by intelligently adjusting the Intel core clock frequency based on the requirements of your applications. It matches the workload by dynamically scaling the processor's performance. The power consumption is minimized, which results in extending the battery life.

All these measures ensure that the processor operates efficiently, adapting its performance to the needs of running applications, while maintaining a longer battery life.


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Affected Products

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Article Number: 000215958
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 13 Jun 2025
Version:  5
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