Major Cyberpunk 2077 Update Boosts Intel Arrow Lake CPU Performance by Up to 33%
Cyberpunk 2077 continues to evolve with its latest "Update 2.2", delivering a significant performance boost for Intel's Arrow Lake CPUs. CDProjektRed rolled out this massive patch, weighing over 20GB, and with it comes game-changing optimizations for Intel’s latest processors, ensuring players experience a smoother and more immersive Night City.
Performance Gains with Optimized Threading
The highlight of the update is the optimized threading system, which improves Arrow Lake CPU performance by up to 33%. The threading system, already fine-tuned for Cyberpunk 2077 in previous patches, now prioritizes P-Cores (performance cores) more effectively. This ensures that Arrow Lake CPUs can handle Night City’s demanding environments with remarkable efficiency.
This performance boost cements Cyberpunk 2077 as the first game to fully utilize such advanced threading techniques, providing Arrow Lake users a competitive edge. The update underscores the game’s evolution into a technical showcase since its rocky launch.
Additional PC-Specific Updates
In addition to Arrow Lake optimizations, Update 2.2 includes:
Rebinding Enhancements: Players can now reassign W and S keys to actions in the Vehicle category.
Razer Chroma Integration: Expanded support for Razer Chroma effects, particularly in the Phantom Liberty expansion and during romance scenes.
Bug Fixes and Quality Improvements: Several under-the-hood tweaks to enhance gameplay stability.
Intel’s Microcode Optimizations Incoming
While CDProjektRed’s patch is a major milestone, Intel is reportedly preparing its own microcode updates to further optimize Cyberpunk 2077 for Arrow Lake CPUs. When combined, these improvements promise unparalleled performance gains for users of Intel's latest hardware.
As someone who has spent countless hours in Night City, it's exciting to see CDProjektRed's continued commitment to improving this already immersive game. With Arrow Lake optimizations, a new wave of players can fully enjoy the city’s beauty and chaos like never before.
