Is It Possible to Turn Off E-cores (Efficiency Cores) in BIOS on 12th Generation Intel® NUC Models?
Content Type: Install & Setup | Article ID: 000092468 | Last Reviewed: 08/29/2023
Can the E-cores be turned off in BIOS for 12th Generation Intel® NUCs?
Intel does not recommend turning off the E-cores, as this may negatively impact system performance, and at least one E-core will remain enabled (not all of them can be turned off).
To turn off the E-cores, follow these steps: