Intel’s Alder Lake processors could have compatibility issues with older games that use DRM protection, according to a fresh report.

The story here is that Intel has just released a developer guide for the 12th-gen CPUs – which are expected very soon, inside a few weeks perhaps – and as Gamer’s Gospel spotted when digging into these details, the likes of Denuvo and other DRM anti-piracy solutions may need an update to work with Alder Lake chips.

This is wrapped up in the DRM using CPU detection as part of its routines, and potentially not recognizing Alder Lake processors, because as you’re doubtless aware, Intel has moved to an entirely new way of working – namely hybrid tech – with these 12th-gen models.
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