Intel Core i3-8350K CPU Extreme Tuning Utility 7.8.1.20 - Description

Intel XTU is a Windows-based performance-tuning software that enables novice and experienced enthusiasts to overclock, monitor, and stress a system. The software interface exposes a set of robust capabilities common in most enthusiast platforms along with new features available on new Intel application processors and Intel motherboards.

Changes:

- Undervolt protection, Core Isolation Memory Integrity, Virtual Machine State, and Hyper-V state detection and notification updates
- Removed VF Curve support for some AlderLake platform configurations
- Bugfixes related to non-English Windows OS installs and display languages

Known Issues:

- In certain system configurations, Core Isolation Memory Integrity, Hyper-V, and Virtual Machine State are incompatible with XTU. In these cases, XTU is unable to function when these features are enabled.
- In certain undervolt protected system configurations XTU will be unable to set voltage controls to system default values.
- When undervolt protection is enabled, users must first apply a non-default cache voltage or GT voltage prior to changing the associated ratio.
- When Windows Smart App Control feature is enabled, installing and/or running XTU may result in a notification or error from Windows. In these cases the user may reboot the system and rerun the XTU installer or application. We are working with Microsoft to resolve this issue.

Drivers included in this release:

- IOCBIOS Device Driver 7.8.0.2
- Intel XTU Extension Device 7.8.0.1
- Intel XTU Component Device 7.8.1.20
- Watchdog Device Driver 11.7.0.1005 

About Tuning Utility:

Install this tuning utility and you will be able to manually configure various overclocking values, such as CPU and memory frequencies, system clocks, fan speeds, and monitor temperature for different components.

However, please note that you're supposed to tweak these settings only between supported ranges; changing configurations to extreme values without additional cooling systems might seriously damage components.

The installation steps needed for the software to be applied are very easy: get the downloadable package, extract it if necessary, run the available setup, and carefully follow all displayed instructions for a complete and successful installation.

In addition to that, please note that it's recommended you perform a system reboot so that all changes can take effect properly. Bear in mind that, even though other OSes might be compatible, we don't suggest against installing this release on platforms other than the highlighted ones.

That being said, click the download button, get the package and set up this feature on your system. For more on the latest releases, keep checking back with our website to “stay updated one minute ago.”

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.