New Windows-native NVMe driver benchmarks reveal transformative performance gains, up to 64.89% — lightning-fast random reads and breakthrough CPU efficiency

Microsoft's new Windows-native NVMe driver, initially available on Windows Server 2025, has shown remarkable performance improvements that also extend to consumer Windows 11 through simple registry tweaks. StorageReview's tests reveal significant enhancements in random read bandwidth and IOPS, reduced random read latency, and decreased processor usage during sequential read and write operations. The driver boosts performance in latency-sensitive workloads and multitasking scenarios, potentially leading to lower power consumption. Benchmark results demonstrate substantial gains in random read speeds, with sequential write performance also benefiting from the driver. Despite the driver's presence in Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025, users must manually enable it through registry changes due to compatibility considerations with third-party vendors.