What is Intel DLVR?

Initially teased for Intel's 13th gen processors, Intel DLVR was speculated to be a game changer for Team Blue. However, the technology was never implemented... until now, with the Intel Core Ultra.

Intel DLVR is essentially a power-saving technology that Intel has implemented into their new Core Ultra CPUs. DLVR is designed to provide more precise voltage control by regulating the voltage supplied to different components within the processor. As you can imagine, the reduced voltage utilization results in less power usage. This also results in improved thermal performance, as the lower power consumption reduces heat generation.

Previously, voltages were aggressively pushed to their limits by motherboard manufacturers. With DLVR, this places a regulation on those boundaries being pushed as Intel aims to reign in power draw, thermals, and instability.

Based on Intel's testing, performance is on par whilst having a 15% lower power draw. We have yet to see independent tests run with the new Intel Core Ultra CPUs, but we should see that performance is not to be affected negatively. On a more sure note, with DLVR's implementation, we will be seeing an improved efficiency in terms of performance and power draw. This should also lead to an indirect contribution of overall system stability.

Yes, it is. Intel has accounted for the PC enthusiasts who want to push their Intel Core Ultra CPU to the limit. Through a compatible motherboard's BIOS settings, you'll be able to bypass DLVR and access "extreme OC". Whether or not any specific overclocking parameters differ from previous generations is yet to be seen.

Before doing any overclocking, you'll want to make sure you have a capable cooler that properly supports your Core Ultra CPU's increased power draw, such as our iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX Liquid Cooler or A115 Air Cooler.