Game suddenly loading faster even with CC- is this the patch?

I had to test this for myself and I must say there is a substantial difference in my load time. It used to take about the same as OP to boot up my game, but not anymore. That's incredible! I'm also noticing a tremendous boost to my actual game lag. It seems like whatever was causing the simulation lag is doing better. I might just start buying Sims 4 DLC again!