Microsoft tests Intel APX support in Windows 11 preview

Advanced Performance Extensions could improve performance and efficiency for 64-bit computing on compatible processors. Windows enthusiast Xeno spotted an APX toggle in a preview release, with Wccftech identifying it as build 29695.1001 in the Experimental (Future Platforms) channel. TechSpot reports that only Xeon chips will use the extensions initially.

• Wccftech says upcoming Intel and AMD processors could benefit.

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• Wccftech: Microsoft Prepares Windows 11 For Intel APX, Bringing Potential Performance Gains To Nova Lake And Future AMD CPUs

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NW Neowin Windows 11 64-bit performance boost coming soon thanks to Intel & Microsoft · Sayan Sen 10:20 AM

WCF Wccftech Microsoft Prepares Windows 11 For Intel APX, Bringing Potential Performance Gains To Nova Lake And Future AMD CPUs · Sebastian Castellanos 6:53 AM

TS TechSpot Windows is preparing for Intel's biggest x86 change in years, but only Xeon chips will use it at first · Alfonso Maruccia 3:06 PM

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