Question regarding intel APO

[RPGamer1984]

Hi,
I installed the driver, turned it on in the bios and installed the software.
But how can I know it is running? there is no indication in the windows taskbar .
When I open the software I can minimize it and just leave it open.. but I wanted to know if even after I press the "X" button it still runs in the background.

If any of you have experience with intel APO and know the answer I would be happy to know :)
Thx.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

What CPU and Motherboard do you have?

There is also clear evidence that APO doesn't exactly work in many apps as intended when your E-Cores are active. However you can enable APO and leave all the P & E Cores enabled and then use an app called CoreDirector to essentially white-list apps where E-Cores is an issue and that app will disable the E-Cores for an app you add to the list, so it doesn't cause problems.

Here's more on APO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gfbrBUKutY

[RPGamer1984]

Hi,
I have 14900k + Z790 Asrock riptide wifi. But I am just intested to know what's the indication that it is running in the background. I don't care if it works or not.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Again, 1 sec search online answers your questions:

Google AI

To determine if Intel APO (Application Optimization) is working, check if the games or applications you're running are optimized by APO and monitor performance improvements.

1. Check for Supported Games:
Intel APO currently supports a limited number of games, including Rainbow Six Siege and Metro Exodus. If you're not playing one of these games, APO might not be active.
Verify if the game is listed as supported on Intel's website or within the APO interface.

2. Monitor Performance:
Enable APO through the Intel Application Optimization interface.
Run the supported game and compare performance with and without APO enabled.
Look for noticeable performance gains, such as higher frame rates or smoother gameplay.
If you don't see a significant difference, APO might not be working as intended.

3. Troubleshooting Tips:
Ensure your CPU and motherboard support APO.
Enable Intel Dynamic Tuning Technology (DTT) in the BIOS settings and install the necessary DTT driver. Check for the latest Intel DTT driver and ensure it's compatible with your system.
Verify that the APO application is installed and running correctly.
If you're still experiencing issues, try checking the Intel community forums for troubleshooting tips.

[RPGamer1984]

That's actually doesn't help.
I meant if there is some kind of indication within windows that I can tell it is actually running (like some kind of process).

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Task Manager > Details should easily show you that.
Plus it continues to run in the notification tray area, correct?

[RPGamer1984]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Bad 💀 Motha:

Task Manager > Details should easily show you that.
Plus it continues to run in the notification tray area, correct?

That's the thing, it doesn't show in the notification area. No special icon or anything.
In the task manager I can see process named "intel dynamic application loader" but I am not sure it is specifically related to APO.

[RPGamer1984]

From What I understand APO should run in the background but I would like to know if there is a way to check for this other than "measure performance difference" .
It doesn't even show up in the start up menu (where you can configure what apps will run at startup)

[Bad 💀 Motha]

It's installed as a driver, as long as that driver is loading, it's running at each OS startup.
https://km-ap.asus.com/uploads/PhotoLibrarys/6fa19bf9-098b-4a9f-9f08-93396e457c60/20240927172800700__20240927172718.png

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000095419/processors.html

Change your WInOS Notification Tray Area to "Show All"

[RPGamer1984]

Ok, thank you very much. Although I can't find a way to make it show in the tray area, for some reason it doesn't appear as an option in the taskbar settings (it's not on the list)

[Bad 💀 Motha]

https://youtu.be/JjICPQ3ZpuA