The age of AI-powered computing has arrived, and Intel is leading the desktop revolution with its new Intel Ultra processors. Built for creators, gamers, and professionals, these processors combine extreme performance with dedicated AI acceleration through a built-in NPU (Neural Processing Unit).

Intel is kicking off 2025 with a big win for gamers. Its Application Optimization (APO) tool just received its first update of the year, boosting gaming performance by up to 14% in select titles and expanding support to 15 new games. If you’re running the latest Intel Core Ultra 200S series or 14th Gen processors, this update is one you’ll want to pay attention to.