Intel recently rolled out an update for the Application Optimizer (APO), proprietary software based on Dynamic Tuning Technology (DTT). Originally exclusive to the 14th Generation Core series, the functionality has since been extended to include the 13th and 12th Generation Core processors and now also supports the Core Ultra 200K series.
Note that while the Ultra 9 285K and Core Ultra 7 265K(F) are fully supported, the Core Ultra 5 245K(F) with fewer P-Cores is restricted to the “Advanced Mode” like all other CPUs with six P-cores, limiting activation to supported games only.
To broaden its scope, Intel has added a few competitive titles, such as Fortnite, DOTA 2, and CS2, to its APO-supported games list. Additionally, Intel is expanding compatibility to include other popular titles, like Cyberpunk 2077, Naraka Bladepoint, Riftbreaker, Company of Heroes 3, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and three Total War games. Here's the complete list of games supported by APO:
- Company of Heroes 3
- Counter-Strike: 2
- Cyberpunk 2077
- Dirt 5
- Dota 2
- Dreams Three Kingdoms 2 (PRC)
- F1 22
- Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker
- Fortnite
- Guardians of the Galaxy
- Metro Exodus
- Naraka: Bladepoint
- Rainbow 6 Siege
- Red Dead Redemption 2
- Riftbreaker
- Serious Sam 4
- Shadow of the Tomb Raider
- Strange Brigade (VLK)
- Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands
- Total War: Pharaoh
- Total War: Three Kingdoms
- Total War: Warhammer 3
- Watch Dogs Legion
- World of Tanks
- World of Warcraft
- World War Z
It's worth noting that Intel leveraged APO for internal testing during the launch of the Core Ultra 200K series, with the official presentation showing performance figures with APO enabled.
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