Intel has released a free performance boost for low latency workloads like gaming for Core Ultra 200S processors. I was wondering if this update is being worked on by Alienware for a release soon?
Important:Alienware Desktops were not designed with 200S Boost in mind, because 200S Boost did not exist until after our desktops were in the market.
That said, the Intel 200S Boost feature is supported on the following models and configurations:
Applicable Models:
Alienware Area-51 AAT2250
Alienware Aurora ACT1250
Minimum Required SBIOS:
Area-51 AAT2250: SBIOS 1.10.2 or later
Aurora ACT1250: SBIOS 1.9.2 or later
Supported Processors:
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
Supported Memory:
Kingston XMP 7200 CUDIMM is required. If your system does not currently have the correct memory installed, XMP memory can be purchased separately. The Alienware team was only able to validate this memory. Users can purchase their own CUDIMM XMP memory that is not the validated Kingston XMP memory, but Alienware cannot guarantee that it is compatible.
Note: Non-K series processors do not support the Intel 200S Boost feature, even with the supported memory installed. In that case, the memory will run at JEDEC 6400MT/s speeds instead of XMP 7200MT/s.
The default BIOS setting for Intel 200S Boost is Disabled.
If your configuration is confirmed as supported, make sure your system is running the minimum required SBIOS version listed above, then check your BIOS settings to enable the Intel 200S Boost feature.
If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to ask!
As per Dell engineering notes, the addition of 200S Boost was introduced prematurely and is not enabled on our systems. Dell is investigating this. We will provide additional details as they become available to us.
I'd definitely like to see this reassessed considering this update could boost the performance on the single most expensive item in the Alienware line. I'd like to think that when I purchase a premium product, I'm receiving a premium experience.
I recently got an EBT2250 with an intel ultra 7 265k, and I would also like access to this intel warranty-approved boost. Why might this not be made available?
Customer satisfaction is very important. When you pay high amount for something is to be able to make easy upgrade and not get stuck and need to change motherboard, psu like you are building one from scratch... Opening option in bios following certain limit that cpu can handle and not crazy overclocking should not be an issue in 2025
Disappointed by Alienware and Dells approach to say the least. We paid premium dollars for an underperforming product. I have created a post on Reddit to spread the word on the type of support practices by Alienware for any future customer. Intel engineers developed the 200S Boost profile for a reason. These CPUs simply underperform in gaming, Intel knows that, Alienware knows that. Intel did something about it several months back while Dell does nothing to address the issue! Intel warranty remains untouched by the 200S Boost profile. Pathetic Alienware.. First time customer here.. Address the issue and show us some common sense. Many of us are still within return time frames and will send our units back. You will not take advantage of customers like us, the competition is vast, and we will take our business somewhere else. We hope you care, we do.
@EVILSANTA777 Reddit post started to address this concern. There's quite a few of us who want the 200S Boost profile enabled. I will begin commenting everywhere on every video, and every post. Enough of this late to the party treatment.
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Posted June 26th, 2026 14:34
Hi everyone,
Important: Alienware Desktops were not designed with 200S Boost in mind, because 200S Boost did not exist until after our desktops were in the market.
That said, the Intel 200S Boost feature is supported on the following models and configurations:
Applicable Models:
Minimum Required SBIOS:
Supported Processors:
Supported Memory:
Note: Non-K series processors do not support the Intel 200S Boost feature, even with the supported memory installed. In that case, the memory will run at JEDEC 6400MT/s speeds instead of XMP 7200MT/s.
The default BIOS setting for Intel 200S Boost is Disabled.
If your configuration is confirmed as supported, make sure your system is running the minimum required SBIOS version listed above, then check your BIOS settings to enable the Intel 200S Boost feature.
If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to ask!
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