Intel and OCBase collaborate on direct processor tuning for Granite Rapids

OCBase has entered into a collaboration with Intel to integrate a dedicated processor-tuning tool directly into OCCT. This new functionality is debuting with native support for the recently launched Intel Xeon 600 “Granite Rapids-WS” workstation processors, marking a shift for OCCT from a purely diagnostic tool to a more comprehensive performance-tuning platform.

The new tool allows users to manipulate core frequencies and other critical parameters on the fly, potentially eliminating the need to toggle between the BIOS and various third-party utilities during a session. According to OCBase (via Vortez), a new dedicated “System Tuning” section will be added to the application, specifically targeting Intel's unlocked models.

The tool is claimed to offer granular per-core clock adjustments and precise voltage modifications, all of which can be performed while a stress test is actively running. This live iteration approach is supposed to significantly reduce the time required to validate a stable overclock, as users can reportedly observe real-time stability impacts without restarting their validation workflows.

The update is also coming to Linux platforms, broadening the tool's appeal. Beyond the technical features, the partnership includes an aesthetic overhaul, with a new Intel-branded skin featuring the company's signature blue and white colour palette. While the tuning suite is currently in closed beta, a public release is reportedly scheduled for the coming weeks. Assuming the final implementation maintains the precision seen in early teases, it could provide a more streamlined alternative to Intel's own Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU) for professional and enthusiast audiences alike.

KitGuru says: The transition of OCCT into an active tuning tool is a logical step for such software. For now, it may be limited to Granite Rapids CPUs, but with the foundation laid, we may be able to tune any unlocked Intel CPU using OCCT in the future.

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