https://wccftech.com/game-drm-issues-completely-resolved-by-intel-for-their-12th-gen-core-alder-lake-cpus/

Shortly after launch, it was reported that the new Intel 12th Gen Core Alder Lake CPUs were having difficulties with certain software titles recognizing the newest hybrid processor platform. DRM, or Digital Rights Management, protection software installed in a large majority of games on the market, would not recognize the Efficient (E-) cores on the Intel Alder Lake CPUs as part of the processor. Instead, the games recognized those E-cores as a separate system.

The effect of the malfunctioning issues would activate the game's DRM protection, resulting in games halting during gameplay or preventing from starting through the game's launcher.