The computer can either adjust for it or it can’t. Knock sensors have been in cars for much longer then that. Once again knocking is the fuel igniting before spark and after spark. You can still have ignition events occur after spark has occurred.

Use the right fuel period.

An engine that requires premium has to use premium. They have higher compression and will constantly ping no matter what causing severe engine damage. The severe engine damage comes from two flame fronts. One from the fuel self ignition g like a diesel running into the fuel which is igniting due to spark. If you don’t run the right fuel your gas engine essentially runs Iike a diesel which causes pretty quick and catastrophic damage.