Intel's Advanced Optimization tech embraces more games – and older CPUs

Intel has tacked an additional dozen games to its Intel Application Optimization technology, meaning that several popular games will receive a higher framerate if you're using a supported processor and the technology is turned on. Better yet, it should work on older processors now, with a little legwork. Intel updated the technology in conjunction with the launch of the Core i9-14900KS -- which, at speeds of up to 6.2GHz, should already be exceptionally fast by itself. But IAO adds an even higher speed boost -- up to 11 percent faster performance in Metro: Exodus, according to an Intel presentation. Intel's IAO launched alongside the 14th-gen Core lineup with only support for Metro: Exodus and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege included, but the new updates has added World of Warcraft, Red Dead Redemption 2, Dirt 5, F1:22 and several additional titles.