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Intel VP claims up to 30% of CPU performance is untapped by modern games — software optimization is critical to unlocking full potential of hybrid CPUs

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Intel's VP Robert Hallock emphasizes that up to 30% of CPU performance in modern games remains untapped due to software optimization issues with hybrid CPUs. Hallock discusses the impact of disabling E-cores on Intel CPUs for better performance, noting that both E-cores and P-cores contribute equally to overall operation. He highlights the importance of software optimization in maximizing CPU performance, mentioning Intel's binary optimization feature in Arrow Lake chips as an example. Hallock suggests that software optimization is crucial for extracting more performance from existing silicon, with potential for significant gains in efficiency.

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