Intel will launch APO application optimizer function for 12th/13th generation Core processors

According to PC Gamer, Intel announced at CES 2024 that they plan to open the APO application optimizer function for the 12th and 13th generation Core processors, which is in sharp contrast to its previous approach. Currently, this feature is only available for 14th generation K and HX series processors.

Intel said that by the next version APO will support 14 games, and at least 8 games will be optimized for HX series processors.

Currently, games that support APO include "Rainbow Six: Siege", "Metro: Exodus", "Guardians of the Galaxy", "F1 22", "Strange Team", "World War Z", "Dirt 5" and "World of Warcraft" etc.

The main function and advantage of Intel’s 14th generation Core processor (Raptor Lake Refresh) is to support the application optimization (Application Optimization Overview) function . This feature can improve the performance and efficiency of applications, making them run more smoothly on Core processors. At the same time, Intel has made it clear that this feature will not be rolled out to previous 12th and 13th generation Core processors. This means that only the latest generation of Core processors can benefit from this optimization. This is also a strategy for Intel to encourage users to upgrade hardware, which can not only provide users with a better performance experience, but also promote the sales of new products.

In short, APO is an extension of dynamic tuning technology based on Thread Director technology. It works with the Windows 11 operating system and is responsible for load distribution among different types of cores.

According to reports, Intel’s APO technology can automatically allocate CPU resources according to the needs of the program to improve application performance. It can disable individual E-cores to save energy and enable some E-cores when more threads are needed. Integrated into the motherboard software, this technology detects programs in real time and allocates appropriate CPU resources. For example, after enabling APO in the game Metro Exodus, users can see double-digit performance improvements. This allows users to enjoy a smoother experience in gaming.

According to previous reports, Reddit user "LightMoisture" discovered after using APO that his FPS in "Rainbow Six: Siege" dropped from 659 increased to 867, an increase of 31%; and the FPS in "Metro: Exodus" increased from 273 to 339, an increase of 24%. These numbers show a significant improvement in gaming performance from APO.

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