Intel tests BIOS updates to enhance performance of Core Ultra 200S CPUs

Intel is testing BIOS updates to improve the performance of its new Core Ultra 200S CPUs. Early reviews indicated these processors, which are more power-efficient than previous generations, struggled in some tasks, especially gaming. Intel attributed the issues to optimization problems and promised fixes in November and December. Four out of five identified problems have been addressed, and users can access updates by installing Windows 11 24H2 build 26100.2161 or higher. The performance issues were linked to a missing power plan specific to the Core Ultra processors. This oversight could have reduced performance by 6 to 30 percent, depending on the software used during testing.