Intel Arc drivers have come along way since the first discrete GPUs from Intel first hit the market. Since launch, we've seen massive performance gains for older DirectX titles, as well as improvements for other APIs like Vulkan. This week's update brings more impressive performance gains, as well as support …
Read More »Intel Core Ultra 7 155H iGPU outperforms AMD Radeon 780M in 3DMark TimeSpy
With Intel's Meteor Lake (Core Ultra 100) processors just days away from their official launch, benchmark leaks have begun appearing as tests get underway. In the latest, we see the new Xe-powered iGPU for the Core Ultra 7 155H processor outperforming the Radeon 780M in 3DMark TimeSpy. According to the …
Read More »Intel delivers more impressive performance gains with new Arc graphics driver
While Intel's discrete Arc graphics cards got off to a rocky start, they have improved leaps and bounds since then through driver updates. We regularly see huge performance improvements for titles with Intel graphics driver updates and the latest is no exception, boasting big games for a range of titles, …
Read More »New Intel Arc driver delivers up to 149 percent performance boost for Starfield
A Starfield patch earlier this week aimed to improve the game's stability on Intel Arc graphics cards but Intel's latest driver update brings the biggest performance improvements yet. The new Intel Arc graphics driver delivers up to 149 percent more performance in Starfield at 1440p, and a 117 percent improvement …
Read More »New Intel Xe graphics driver brings optimisations for Forza and Assassin’s Creed
While the launch of Intel's Arc desktop GPUs wasn't perfect, Intel has impressed with driver updates in the months since, bringing consistent performance improvements. The latest Xe Graphics driver preps gamers for upcoming titles like Assassin's Creed Mirage and Forza Motorsport, while also providing performance improvements for a range of …
Read More »Intel Innovation 2023 – Sneak peek at the upgraded Xe iGPU for Meteor Lake
The Intel Core Ultra (Meteor Lake) line-up has not been fully unveiled yet but here at Intel Innovation 2023, we have begun learning a few new details about the upcoming chips. In a session focusing on Xe graphics, we learned about some of the upgrades coming to Intel's next generation …
Read More »Bethesda representative says Intel Arc A770 GPU does not meet Starfield system requirements
Starfield is one of the biggest game launches of this year, and Intel knows it. That's why the company is focusing on launching graphics drivers to enhance the gaming experience for Arc GPU users. Intel has already released a driver that fixes some issues and recently launched another beta driver …
Read More »Intel claims huge DX9/11 improvements and introduces PresentMon Beta tool
Intel Arc graphics cards have come a long way since their release. Besides reducing the prices, Intel Arc GPUs have also received numerous performance improvements when using graphic APIs such as DirectX 9 and 11. XeSS has also grown considerably, now supporting over 70 games. Despite all that has been …
Read More »Intel releases Arc A570M and A530M discrete GPUs for laptops
Intel has quietly launched the A570M and A530M mobile GPUs, expanding the Arc A-series. According to a MESA driver, both GPUs use the new ACM-G12 die, which is believed to sit between the ACM-G10 and ACM-G11 dies with 16 Xe-Cores. The leaker Bionic Squash (via VideoCardz) was able to confirm …
Read More »Sparkle returns to graphics card market with trio of custom Intel Arc GPUs
It has been more than a decade since we last saw a Sparkle-branded graphics card. The company used to make custom Nvidia cards back in the day, we even reviewed a couple of them during the early days of KitGuru. Now, Sparkle is returning to the graphics card market and …
Read More »Intel’s latest Arc graphics driver brings 300% performance improvement for Assassin’s Creed Unity
Intel has been making big strides with its graphics drivers this year. Earlier in 2023, we saw a major update that greatly improved DirectX gaming performance on Intel Arc graphics cards. The latest driver is now rolling out, with some particularly impressive performance improvements, including a 300% performance improvement in Assassin's Creed Unity.
Read More »Intel’s latest Arc graphics drivers further improves performance across multiple games
Back in February, Intel began rolling out big performance-boosting drivers for its Arc graphics cards, greatly improving performance for a range of older DX9-based games. In our Arc re-test in March, we found that Intel's drivers have indeed come a long way, but there is still room for improvement. Now, …
Read More »Next-gen Intel GPUs will reportedly be manufactured by TSMC
It looks like TSMC will soon become the source of all major gaming GPUs. AMD and Nvidia already utilise TSMC's fabs and according to a recent report, Intel will soon do the same. According to Taiwan's Commercial Times (via Tom's Hardware), the Battlemage GPUs from Intel will be manufactured by …
Read More »Intel’s latest Arc driver brings big improvements to DX9 gaming performance
This week, Intel began rolling out a new graphics driver for its Arc GPUs. The driver launched earlier this morning, but it is only now that we can talk about the big improvements this driver brings. Since Arc's launch, Intel's engineers have been hard at work to polish up performance, particularly in DX9 titles. With this new driver, Intel has delivered up to 43 percent better performance in DX9 with smoother frame times too.
Read More »New Intel Arc GPU driver improves performance for DX9 games by up to 80%
In an effort to improve gaming performance, Intel has been continuously updating its graphics drivers. With the latest driver update, Intel Arc GPUs are getting their biggest performance boost yet, with 80% gains in DX9 titles, including the likes of CS:GO, Stellaris and StarCraft 2. Up to this point, Intel …
Read More »Intel Arc GPU firmware updates are only possible on AMD and Intel-based systems
The process of updating the firmware of a graphics card isn't something that users do very often. Still, it's helpful to know the requirements when the situation arises. One such scenario is updating the Graphics System Controller firmware of Intel Arc cards, which is only possible if you have the …
Read More »ASRock introduces its Arc A700 series graphics card line-up
Now that the Intel Arc A700 series has officially launched, third-party partners like ASRock can introduce their custom solutions to the public. For now, there's only an Arc A750 model and another for the 8GB variant of the A770, but an A770 with 16GB of memory should come at a …
Read More »Intel details entry-level Arc A310 desktop GPU specs
Besides announcing the Arc A770 and A750 GPUs, both launching on October 12th, Intel has also given us a brief look at its upcoming entry-level GPU, the Arc A310. Based on its specifications, don't expect it to do battle with any of Nvidia or AMD's mid to high-end GPUs. However, …
Read More »Intel Arc A750 will release alongside the A770 on October 12th
It looks like the Arc A770 isn't hitting the market alone. The Intel Arc A750 GPU is also set to release on October 12th, starting at $289. At this price, it will be cheaper than the RTX 3060, and according to Intel's performance figures at least, it will be very …
Read More »Intel launches Arc A770 graphics card starting at $329
After months of apparent delays, Intel is finally launching its top-end Arc A770 graphics card in October. The new GPU will launch on October 12th and targets RTX 3060-beating performance. Intel finally showed off the Arc A770 GPU shortly after unveiling the new 13th Gen Core “Raptor Lake” CPUs. The …
Read More »Intel CEO says first batch of Arc A770 is now ready for retail
It seems the Arc A770 graphics cards will soon arrive at retailers. Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger recently shared on social media a photo of him receiving an Arc A770, where he also stated that the first batch of the company's flagship graphics card is now ready for retail. It may …
Read More »Intel ramps up development on next-gen Battlemage and Celestial GPUs
Intel's rollout of Arc Alchemist GPUs hasn't exactly gone to plan, as product launches have slipped over the course of this year. Still, Intel plans to have new desktop graphics cards available before the end of the year, and the company is already preparing for future generations of hardware. In …
Read More »Intel discusses Arc graphics and optimising for legacy and modern APIs
Intel is continuing to ramp up its marketing efforts for Intel Arc. Earlier this week, Intel uploading a new video discussing Arc A750 GPU benchmarks and performance versus the RTX 3060. Now, in a new video Intel continues to keep expectations in check for Arc, with a discussion around graphics …
Read More »Intel showcases Arc A750 GPU performance in five games
A few weeks ago, Intel posted a video showing the first Arc Alchemist A750 graphics card benchmarks. For reasons unknown to us, that video has since been privatised and a new video has been posted in its place. In the new video, we see different gameplay footage compared to the …
Read More »Intel confirms 16GB and 8GB Arc A770 and A750 graphics cards
In the lead up to Intel's Arc desktop GPU launch, the company has been running a scavenger hunt contest to get fans involved. Intel has now revealed that Arc A770 and A750 graphics cards will be sent out to some winners. As reported by VideoCardz, Intel also details how much …
Read More »Intel claims rumoured Arc A780 GPU was ‘never planned’
Recently, there have been rumours that Intel has a more powerful Arc GPU than the A770. Supposedly, the Arc A780 would the same GPU as the A770, but with higher clock speeds and 16GB of memory. While that would be nice, Intel has shot down the rumour, claiming that such …
Read More »Intel reveals Arc A750 Limited Edition graphics card with first in-game benchmarks (updated)
Update – 04/08/22: Intel has since privatised the original video released a few weeks ago, replacing it with a new Arc A750 performance showcase with a few tweaks. You can find our story on the updated video, HERE. (Original story – 15/07/22): Intel is finally starting to show off its …
Read More »Intel has some odd system requirements for installing an Arc Alchemist graphics card
With Intel Arc Alchemist desktop graphics cards already available in select regions, Intel has decided to publish a quick start guide for the upcoming GPUs. In this guide, Intel lists the system requirements for these graphics cards, including compatible processors, necessary features of the motherboard and OS prerequisites. Starting with …
Read More »Intel Arc Alchemist A370M trades blows with the RTX 3050 in new benchmarks
Laptops powered by intel's upcoming Arc A370M GPU will be launching soon. We've already seen a few benchmark leaks, but now, the first reviewer has had the chance to test the system, showcasing the entry-level gaming GPU up against the RTX 3050. Review samples of laptops using Arc mobile GPUs …
Read More »Intel Arc desktop graphics cards might be launching sooner than expected
So far, Intel has promised to launch the first Arc Alchemist series desktop graphics cards this summer. According to new reports though, the launch might be coming a bit sooner than expected. This week, sources claim that the A750 and A580 GPUs will be revealed later this month, followed by …
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