The big Performance-cores are optimized for high throughput and low latency.

Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU) software even has a one-click overclocking feature called Intel Speed Optimizer that does this for you automatically.Īlder Lake’s hybrid architecture integrates two types of cores, giving overclockers a couple of different targets for extracting headroom. Fundamentally, the process is simple: use a base clock (BCLK) and ratio multiplier combination that yields more performance than the CPU’s stock settings. Most overclockers begin their journey by pursuing higher core frequencies. Their advantage grows as you start tweaking, thanks to a combination of capabilities and tools that continue our commitment to delivering the best overclocking experience¹.Ī new architecture creates fresh overclocking opportunities Right out of the box, 12th Generation Core CPUs are a big step up from the previous generation. Tasks are also split between two entirely different types of cores managed by the innovative Intel® Thread Director. Larger caches keep additional data closer to the compute resources, while wider, deeper, and smarter cores can complete more work per clock cycle. PCI Express 5.0 connectivity is one example. Otherwise known as Alder Lake, the 12th Gen Core architecture introduces significant enhancements engineered to pull more information onto the SoC and process it faster than ever.

That’s why unlocked versions of our 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors support all the knobs and dials overclockers use to optimize their desktop PCs, plus some new features unique to this new generation. Whether you overclock to squeeze more value from your CPU, complete time-consuming tasks quicker, or pursue the glory that comes from breaking benchmark records, you need a flexible system built for tuning.

Author: Dan Ragland, Principal Engineer, Performance Tuning & Overclocking Architecture

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