Intel’s APO Tool: Next Update Due This Quarter

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### Intel Is Fully Committed to APO and Will Bring New Improvements

Intel APO, initially launched for Raptor Lake Refresh processors (14th gen), aims to ensure games fully utilize Performance cores. However, updates have been infrequent, leading some users to speculate that development has stalled. In a Reddit thread, an Intel engineer named “Aaron_McG_Official” assured the community that APO is still “100%” in development and will continue to receive regular updates.

#### Progress of APO

The engineer explained that the lack of certain games on the APO list often results from compatibility issues with specific CPU models or system configurations, particularly when non-stock settings are used. Intel has released an update in May and plans another soon, which won’t just force games onto Performance cores but will enhance overall performance.

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#### Future Updates

The upcoming update is expected to bring a more complex optimization system beyond merely forcing games on P-cores. This suggests APO will play a bigger role in improving game performance through various tweaks rather than relying solely on core allocation.

### Intel’s Commitment and Future Plans

In response to queries about support for older processors, the engineer confirmed that while APO has been limited to certain SKUs, with the release of Arrow Lake CPUs, the focus is now on enhancing support for newer architectures. This aligns with Intel’s broader strategy of continuous improvement.

#### User Feedback

The thread also highlighted user frustration with the slow addition of supported games and system incompatibility issues. However, Intel maintains its commitment to regular updates and improvements to APO.

### Conclusion

Intel is actively developing APO and plans significant enhancements through upcoming updates. These will go beyond simply forcing games onto Performance cores, aiming for broader performance improvements across systems.