What 'optimization' really means in games

[DarthMol]

In my opinion every PC gamer should read Durante's articles.

Peter "Durante" Thoman is the creator of PC downsampling tool GeDoSaTo and the modder behind Dark Souls' DSfix. He has previously analyzed PC ports like Dark Souls 3, written an open letter to PC developers, and more.

Once again he has written an informative and insightful article: What 'optimization' really means in games

If you have any interest in the "science" behind games, I'd definitely encourage to have a read through.