Intel started selling special "IPO-certified" computers in China. These machines run faster than regular PCs with similar parts. The company tweaks several settings to boost performance to about 10% higher than normal builds. Intel Performance Optimizer makes these improvements through firmware updates for Core Ultra 200S processors. These computers come with factory overclocking that normal users might find scary to try themselves.
The speed gains occur through several changes. Intel raises the clock speeds on both performance and efficiency cores. They also dramatically increase power limits from 125W to 280W for sustained loads. Memory speeds jump from 8000 MT/s to 8400 MT/s. Chinese retailers sell these supercharged systems with full warranties, removing the risk normally associated with overclocking.
A sample build with Core i7-14700KF and RTX 5070 Ti costs about $2,000. Stepping up to the newer Core Ultra 7 256K raises the price to around $2,200. These special builds help Intel address performance concerns with their Arrow Lake desktop chips. The company first announced this performance program at CES 2025. No word exists about whether these optimized builds will reach markets outside China anytime soon.
The speed gains occur through several changes. Intel raises the clock speeds on both performance and efficiency cores. They also dramatically increase power limits from 125W to 280W for sustained loads. Memory speeds jump from 8000 MT/s to 8400 MT/s. Chinese retailers sell these supercharged systems with full warranties, removing the risk normally associated with overclocking.
A sample build with Core i7-14700KF and RTX 5070 Ti costs about $2,000. Stepping up to the newer Core Ultra 7 256K raises the price to around $2,200. These special builds help Intel address performance concerns with their Arrow Lake desktop chips. The company first announced this performance program at CES 2025. No word exists about whether these optimized builds will reach markets outside China anytime soon.
