Intel Launches APO Update for Core Ultra 200 Series and 14th Gen CPUs; Promises Performance Boost of Up to 14%

Intel has recently announced a significant update to its Application Optimization (APO) feature, marking a notable enhancement for users looking to improve gaming experiences on their latest processors.

New APO Update for Raptor Lake Refresh and Arrow Lake CPUs

The latest quarterly update for APO presents an addition of 15 new games designed to optimize performance specifically for Intel’s cutting-edge processor families, including the Raptor Lake Refresh and Arrow Lake CPUs. This expansion aims to enhance gameplay performance, ensuring users fully utilize their hardware capabilities.

Intel indicates that this update is being progressively rolled out and will be available for the Raptor Lake Refresh and Core Ultra 200 series for both desktop and mobile units. However, some specific models will not benefit from this update. For the Arrow Lake series, all “K”models will receive support, along with the Core Ultra 200HX family. In terms of the 14th-generation processors, only the desktop “K”variants and a limited selection of mobile WeUs, specifically the Core i9 14900HX and Core i7 14700HX, will be enabled.

Newly Supported Titles in the APO Update:

7 Days to Die
Assetto Corsa
Cities: Skylines
Delta Force: Black Hawk Down
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
Dyson Sphere Program
EA Sports FC 24
God of War
Kerbal Space Program 2
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition
The Callisto Protocol
Wolfenstein Youngblood
World of Warships
Shushan Beginning

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K APO performance chart showing 1% lows in Cities Skylines (+5%), World of Warships (+9%), Dyson Sphere Program (+21%).

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K APO performance chart showing FPS improvements in various games.

According to Intel, this update can lead to performance boosts of up to 14% in certain titles such as Metro Exodus: Enhanced Edition. Additionally, various games are projected to experience subtle enhancements in performance metrics. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K has shown promising results, offering performance improvements ranging from 3% to 14%, including enhanced 1% lows. If these figures are accurate, gamers can anticipate a smoother gameplay experience when the APO feature is activated.

Intel® Application Optimization with Download and View in Store options displayed on the software page.

To activate the Intel APO, users must first download and install the Intel Dynamic Tuning Technology (DTT) from their motherboard manufacturer’s support page. The APO will automatically be enabled upon DTT installation. Additionally, users can optimize their settings for individual titles by downloading the Intel APO UI available in the Microsoft Store. This setup allows for automatic updates, ensuring users benefit from the latest enhancements as they become available.

For further details, refer to the official announcement from Intel.

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