Intel Solves Core Ultra 200 Performance Issues, Significant Gains Expected
Intel has finally addressed the long-standing Core Ultra 200 performance issues that plagued its desktop Arrow Lake-S processors. After months of troubleshooting, the company has rolled out a series of updates and firmware fixes that are expected to significantly improve performance, especially when applied alongside the latest Windows 11 build and updated BIOS.
At CES, Intel provided further insight into the complex causes behind the performance gaps, including problems with power plans, anti-cheat settings, and more. In December, the company had already outlined the first half of the fixes, and now the latest firmware update promises to close the final gaps, restoring the performance users were expecting.
Intel noted that applying these updates could lead to impressive gains, particularly in gaming. For example, Cyberpunk 2077 performance could improve by up to 26%, and Far Cry 6 could see a boost of 16%. These numbers highlight the substantial impact the fixes could have, especially for those relying on these chips for gaming. Synthetic benchmarks may even show even greater improvements, showing how crucial these updates are.
Additionally, Intel introduced new desktop Core Ultra 200 processors, as well as two new chipsets for Arrow Lake-based PCs, ensuring that users will benefit from enhanced performance in future setups. Intel also clarified that its Arrow Lake-based Core H and Core HX gaming laptop CPUs were unaffected by these glitches.
