Latency & Performance
Master strategies to optimize response times and deliver fast, responsive AI agents
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Latency is the time between user request and agent response. Every 100ms of delay reduces user satisfaction by ~7%. A 1-second delay drops conversion rates 7%. For real-time agents (voice assistants, chatbots), sub-second response isn't optional—it's table stakes. Performance optimization isn't about perfectionism; it's about user retention.
The Performance-Experience Correlation
Interactive: Latency Benchmarks by Use Case
Click each use case to see latency requirements:
Users judge speed by perception, not stopwatch. Streaming responses (showing partial results immediately) feel 50% faster than waiting for complete output, even if total time is the same. Show spinners, progress bars, and intermediate results to manage expectations and reduce perceived latency.