Intel releases new XTU software that is specifically designed for upcoming Intel Core 200 series
The latest version will not work on older CPUs
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Intel has just released the latest version of its Extreme Tuning Utility software exclusively designed for the next-gen Core Ultra 200 series processors.
Intel is dividing its XTU software support into two versions: one for 14th-generation and older processors and another for the new Core Ultra 200S processors. The recent XTU update introduces a version designed specifically for Arrow Lake processors, featuring new updates that leverage Intel’s next-gen architecture.
Intel launches XTU version 10 for Core Ultra 200 series
Intel’s latest XTU version 10.0.0.76 is specifically designed for next-gen CPUs and will not work on older generations. The latest update comes with several new features that are optimized for Arrow Lake’s architecture and overclocking capabilities. To fully utilize XTU’s features, you’ll need a compatible next-gen motherboard that supports overclocking, such as the Z790, Z690, or Z890 for Arrow Lake. Here are the patch notes for XTU v10:
Changes
• Replaced XTU drivers with the Intel® Innovation Platform Framework (Intel®
IPF)
• Only supported processor family is Arrow Lake
• Added SA Fabric controls
• Added Dual Reference Clock controls
• Added support for Granular per-core ratios
• Added support for Maximum Voltage
• Added per-point Real Time Memory Timings controls
• Added Core Parking controls
• Security improvements
• Per-core ratio controls will no longer be automatically tuned based on values
tuned in the active-core ratios.
o 1 Active Core Ratio will be automatically tuned upwards if per-core
ratios are tuned above the current 1 Active Core Ratio. Otherwise,
active-core ratios controls will no longer be automatically tuned based
on values tuned in the per-core ratios.
o The effective ratio will be the lower of the applicable active-core and
per-core ratios
• “Default” voltage has been removed from Voltage Override controls. All
Voltage Override controls will now reflect their true value, even at boot.
• OC TVB is now available on E-Cores, per-core
There is still a version of the XTU for older generations
As mentioned earlier, XTU v10 will not support previous generations, so the current version, XTU v7.14.2.14, will still be available for download. This version will continue to serve as the monitoring and overclocking tool for 14th-gen processors and older. If you don’t plan to upgrade to the next-gen series, you’ll still have a compatible version of XTU for your processor.
Intel® XTU:
Intel® XTU version 7.14.2.14: supports unlocked Intel® Core™ processors (14th gen) and older processors.
Intel® XTU version 10.0 or newer: supports unlocked Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)
XTU v10 can be downloaded from Intel’s official website and is compatible with both Windows 11 and Windows 10 22H2. This is a pleasant surprise for overclockers and enthusiasts on Windows 10, given that Intel’s hybrid chips are typically only fully supported on Windows 11.
Source: Intel
