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

Intel says complaints about disabling E-cores are mostly a software issue, not a core silicon flaw.

Robert Hallock argued that early hybrid CPUs were held back by immature schedulers and platform support, while newer chips are much better tuned.

Intel says better game, driver, BIOS, and binary optimization can unlock significant hidden performance, helped by Thread Director and Intel APO.

The company says Intel and AMD are taking different paths to boost gaming speed, from hybrid scheduling to cache-focused designs like 3D V-cache.