https://www.techpowerup.com/329185/asrock-ppt-driver-claims-14-gaming-performance-might-not-be-the-fix-we-are-waiting-for As ASRock's announcement was somewhat unclear and raised more questions than answers, we have updated the post accordingly. ASRock has announced the drivers update for Intel Platform Power Management (PPM), version 1007.20240913, which promised 13.23 percent gaming improvement, providing no specific details for benchmarks or the system specifications, so it might not be the Arrow Lake fix that we are all waiting.
As ASRock did not provide any specific details, we asked Intel for further clarification regarding the update and if it has anything to do with
the previously Core Ultra 200 fix announced by Robert Hallock, so hopefully we'll get a response soon. You can check out more information below.
ASRock, the global leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, mini PCs, and gaming monitors, announced that the Intel Platform Power Management driver for its Z890 series motherboards is now available on the official website. Consumers are encouraged to download and install it promptly to enhance Intel Core Ultra series processor performance.
The Intel Platform Power Management driver dynamically adjusts processor frequency and voltage based on system loading, offering more efficient power management functionality. This allows consumers to enjoy improved system and gaming performance. ASRock Z890 series motherboard users can download and install the Platform Power Management (PPM) driver, version 1007.20240913, from the "Support and Download" section of the official website to easily boost their system and gaming performance."
Benchmarks show that installing the driver can deliver up to a 13.23% improvement in gaming performance. Users are strongly recommended to download and install it as soon as possible to enjoy the enhanced experience.
ASRock's PR regarding the latest Platform Power Management (PPM) driver, promised up to 13.23 percent boost in gaming performance. Unfortunately, ASRock did not provide any benchmark data or system specifications, so it was unclear in which games actually got the performance boost, other than the Final Fantasy XIV Downtrail benchmark that was a part of ASRock's PR.
As spotted by Videocardz.com, the drivers in question were already available for nearly two weeks and apparently do not have anything to do with the Core Ultra 200 fix announced previously by Robert Hallock. We have asked Intel for an official clarification and will post an update as soon as we get it.
This seems a bit confusing to me.