Google announced performance improvements in its Chrome browser, citing a 5% increase on Speedometer 3.1 and a 10% increase on Jetstream 3 compared to last year. Tests were conducted on a MacBook Pro with an M5 chip running macOS 26.0.1.
Google's continued focus on Chrome's performance aims to maintain its competitive edge against other browsers and reinforce its appeal to users seeking speed and efficiency.
Google has announced significant performance improvements in its Chrome web browser, stating it is now 'faster than ever.' The company detailed these advancements, citing results from popular web benchmarking tools, Speedometer 3.1 and Jetstream 3. According to Google's announcement, Chrome's performance has seen a moderate increase of 5% on Speedometer 3.1 when compared to its scores from the previous year. Furthermore, the browser's performance on Jetstream 3, a benchmark developed in collaboration with entities like Apple and Mozilla, has jumped by 10% over the same period. These tests were executed on a MacBook Pro equipped with an M5 chip, running the macOS 26.0.1 operating system. The company highlighted that this continued focus on speed is a core tenet of the Chrome browser, echoing its initial appeal nearly two decades ago.
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