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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 for upcoming major releases and game updates. 

For starters, the latest Arc graphics driver includes Game On support for Dragon's Dogma 2, Horizon Forbidden West, The Legend of the Condor Heroes and Diablo IV's new ray-tracing update. All of these games or in some cases, game updates, are rolling out in a matter of days, so Arc A-series GPU users will be prepared with driver support.

That is just half the story though. The new Arc A-series driver also brings significant performance upgrades for a number of released titles, with the largest bump being a 174% FPS increase at Ultra settings in Granblue Fantasy: Relink. The full list of highlights from Intel can be found below:

Intel Arc A-Series improvements:

  • Assassin’s Creed Origins (DX11) 
    • Up to 35% average FPS uplift at 1080p with Ultra High settings
  • Conqueror’s Blade (DX11)
    • Up to 54% average FPS uplift at 1080p with Highest settings
  • Detroit: Become Human (VK)
    • Up to 137% average FPS uplift at 1080p with Ultra settings
    • Up to 172% average FPS uplift at 1440p with Ultra settings
  • Dragon’s Dogma 2 (DX12)
    • Up to 36% average FPS uplift at 1080p with High settings and Progressive Rendering Mode
    • Up to 31% average FPS uplift at 1440p with High settings and Progressive Rendering Mode
  • Fortnite (DX12) 
    • Up to 6% average FPS uplift at 1080p with Epic settings
    • Up to 6% average FPS uplift at 1440p with Epic settings
  • God of War (DX11) 
    • Up to 36% average FPS uplift at 1080p with Ultra settings
  • Granblue Fantasy: Relink (DX11) 
    • Up to 174% average FPS uplift at 1080p with Ultra settings
  • Horizon Forbidden West (DX12) 
    • Up to 6% average FPS uplift at 1440p with High settings
  • Sons of the Forest (DX11) 
    • Up to 8% average FPS uplift at 1080p with Ultra settings
    • Up to 9% average FPS uplift at 1440p with High settings

Intel Arc Integrated graphics improvements for Core Ultra CPUs:

  • Assassin’s Creed Origins (DX11)
    • Up to 117% average FPS uplift at 1080p with Medium settings
  • Conqueror’s Blade (DX11)
    • Up to 27% average FPS uplift at 1080p with Medium settings
  • Dragon’s Dogma 2 (DX12)
    • Up to 18% average FPS uplift at 1080p with Low settings and Progressive Rendering Mode
  • Fortnite (DX12)
    • Up to 6% average FPS uplift at 1080p with High settings
  • God of War (DX11)
    • Up to 17% average FPS uplift at 1080p with Original settings
  • Granblue Fantasy: Relink (DX11)
    • Up to 29% average FPS uplift at 1080p with Standard settings
  • Sons of the Forest (DX11)
    • Up to 5% average FPS uplift at 1080p with Low settings

The latest Intel graphics drivers and full release notes can be found, HERE.

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KitGuru Says: Are any of you using Intel Arc graphics for gaming? Have you been impressed with the driver improvements and would you consider upgrading to one of Intel's new-gen GPUs when they eventually arrive? 

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Intel Core Ultra 7 155H iGPU outperforms AMD Radeon 780M in 3DMark TimeSpy https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/joao-silva/intel-core-ultra-7-155h-igpu-outperforms-amd-radeon-780m-in-3dmark-timespy/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/joao-silva/intel-core-ultra-7-155h-igpu-outperforms-amd-radeon-780m-in-3dmark-timespy/#respond Mon, 11 Dec 2023 16:30:51 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=640262 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 photos shared by HXL, the …

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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 photos shared by HXL, the Core Ultra 7 155H is a Meteor Lake processor with a 16-core design, including 6 P-Cores, 8 E-Cores, and 2 Low-Power Cores on the SoC die. It also boasts an 8-core Xe-Core GPU setup that reportedly achieved 3,077 points in the 3DMark TimeSpy Graphics test, about the same as the Arc A350M.

Compared to the Radeon 780M integrated graphics, which scores around 2,750 points in the same test, the Intel iGPU was 12% faster. However, it's important to note that while the 12CU Radeon 780M runs in APUs consuming up to 65W, the Core Ultra 7 155H used for the testing only ran at a 38W TDP.

Moving on to the TimeSpy CPU score, the Core Ultra chip got 6,465, comparable to a Core i5-12600. The CPU was also tested on Cinbench R23, where it scored 11,616-12,085 points in the multi-core and 1,483 points in the single-core tests.

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KitGuru says: Although the TimeSpy score of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H's iGPU looks promising, Arc GPUs tend to score higher than competitors in this benchmark. For example, the Arc A770 and the RTX 4060 Ti scores in Time Spy would suggest they are equal, but Nvidia's GPU has a clear advantage in actual games.

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Intel delivers more impressive performance gains with new Arc graphics driver https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/matthew-wilson/intel-delivers-more-impressive-performance-gains-with-new-arc-graphics-driver/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/matthew-wilson/intel-delivers-more-impressive-performance-gains-with-new-arc-graphics-driver/#respond Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:46:23 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=636294 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, headlined by a 750 percent …

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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, headlined by a 750 percent boost for Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

The latest Intel Graphics Driver for Arc A-series and Iris Xe graphics promises notable improvements for a range of games. With the new driver, Intel GPU users should see a 19 percent average FPS uplift in The Talos Principle 2 at 1440p with High settings, and up to a 53 percent boost in Returnal at 1080p using the Epic RT settings. A similar gain is observed for Guild Wars 2 at 1080p with Ultra settings.

Perhaps the most impressive improvement is the up to 750 percent FPS uplift for Halo: The Master Chief Collection, at 1080p using the game's ‘Enhanced' graphics settings. Intel also points to improvements in Civ 5, Total War: Warhammer, Sniper Elite 3, World War Z, Euro Truck Simulator 2, Yakuza 0, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, Alien Isolation, Far Cry Primal, Far Cry 5 and Far Cry New Dawn.

The new driver also adds Game On support for The Talos Principle 2, Robocop: Rogue City, Star Ocean II R, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name.

You can read the full patch notes and grab the latest Intel graphics driver, HERE.

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KitGuru Says: We've seen a lot of improvements on the driver side from Intel this year. Hopefully this momentum carries forward into 2024 with the company's next round of discrete graphics cards. 

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New Intel Arc driver delivers up to 149 percent performance boost for Starfield https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/matthew-wilson/new-intel-arc-driver-delivers-up-to-149-percent-performance-boost-for-starfield/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/matthew-wilson/new-intel-arc-driver-delivers-up-to-149-percent-performance-boost-for-starfield/#respond Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:00:31 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=633606 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 at 1080p.  If you are …

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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 at 1080p. 

If you are an Intel Arc user, Starfield should now run significantly better. At 1080p with Ultra settings, the game should see up to a 117% performance uplift and at 1440p with High settings, you should get up to 149% more performance. These are particularly huge gains and they've arrived at a good time too, as a new Intel graphics card is expected to launch soon, the Arc A580.

In Forza Motorsport, Arc users should see an 8% performance boost at 1080p with Ultra settings and finally, in F1 23, a 12% performance improvement is claimed at 1440p with Ultra settings and a 136% boost at 4K with Ultra settings.

Aside from these performance improvements, the new update also brings Game On support for the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III beta, Total War: Pharoah and Lords of the Fallen. You can see the full release notes and download the driver, HERE.

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KitGuru Says: Intel's drivers have come a long way since Arc's initial launch. With all of the work done over the past year, we would expect a smoother launch for Intel's next-gen Battle Mage GPUs. 

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New Intel Xe graphics driver brings optimisations for Forza and Assassin’s Creed https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/matthew-wilson/new-intel-xe-graphics-driver-brings-optimisations-for-forza-and-assassins-creed/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/matthew-wilson/new-intel-xe-graphics-driver-brings-optimisations-for-forza-and-assassins-creed/#respond Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:20:58 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=633064 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 older DX11 titles. Intel Graphics …

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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 older DX11 titles.

Intel Graphics Driver 31.0.101.4885 for Arc A-Series and Intel Iris Xe Graphics is now available to download. The highlights here are day-zero optimisations for Assassin's Creed Mirage, which supports XeSS upscaling, and Forza Motorsport. The driver brings a 19 percent performance uplift in Forza Motorsport while playing at 1440p with high settings.

This new driver also includes performance improvements for a host of older DX11-based titles too, including:

·       War Thunder (DX11)

o  Up to 9% uplift at 1080p with Maximum settings

·       Payday 3 (DX11)

o  Up to 37% uplift at 1080p with Ultra settings

·       Naraka: Bladepoint (DX11)

o  Up to 5% uplift at 1080p with Highest settings

·       Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege (DX11)

o  Up to 32% uplift at 1080p with Ultra settings

·       Final Fantasy XIV Online (DX11)

o  Up to 7% uplift at 1080p with Ultra settings

·       Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition (DX11)

o  Up to 42% uplift at 1080p with Ultra settings

·       Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 (DX11)

o  Up to 88% uplift at 1080p with High settings

·       Total War: Warhammer 2 (DX11)

o  Up to 10% uplift at 1080p with Ultra settings

·       Tomb Raider (DX11)

o  Up to 10% uplift at 1080p with Ultra settings

·       Mad Max (DX11)

o  Up to 6% uplift at 1080p with Very High settings 

·       Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor (DX11)

o  Up to 14% uplift at 1080p with Ultra settings

·       Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (DX11)

o  Up to 90% uplift at 1080p with Extra settings

·       Deus Ex: Human Revolution (DX11)

o  Up to 119% uplift at 1080p with High settings

·       Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 (DX11)

o  Up to 8% uplift at 1080p with Very High settings

·       BeamNG.drive (DX11)

o  Up to 10% uplift at 1080p with High settings

·       Kingdom Come: Deliverance (DX11)

o  Up to 22% uplift at 1080p with Ultra High settings

·       Divinity: Original Sin – Enhanced Edition (DX11)

o  Up to 9% uplift at 1080p with Ultra settings

This latest driver can also provide up to 27 percent more performance in Resident Evil 4 while using ray-tracing, and a 12 percent performance improvement in The Last of Us Part 1 at 1080p/Ultra. You can download the latest Intel graphics driver and see the full patch notes HERE.

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KitGuru Says: Are you currently using an Intel GPU? Have you noticed improvements with recent driver updates? 

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Intel Innovation 2023 – Sneak peek at the upgraded Xe iGPU for Meteor Lake https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/matthew-wilson/intel-innovation-2023-sneak-peek-at-the-upgraded-xe-igpu-for-meteor-lake/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/matthew-wilson/intel-innovation-2023-sneak-peek-at-the-upgraded-xe-igpu-for-meteor-lake/#respond Wed, 20 Sep 2023 23:40:21 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=631329 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 iGPU for mobile chips, with …

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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 iGPU for mobile chips, with improved performance per watt and the addition of ray-tracing accelerating hardware for the first time.

When designing the new Xe iGPU for Meteor Lake, one of the main objectives was to improve performance per watt, while making key spec improvements to better handle gaming or creative tasks like rendering. This is achieved by increasing the number of vector engines, pixel backends and samplers by 1.33X. Additionally, the Meteor Lake iGPU will include ray-tracing cores for the first time, with up to eight RT units, with the same capability as the RT units found on the discrete Intel Arc graphics cards. In a demonstration, we got to see Shadow of the Tomb Raider running on an early pre-release sample and while there was not a frame counter, it did appear to be holding a decent frame rate based on the eye test.

The new iGPU utilises the TSMC N5 node, allowing for lower minimum voltage to improve efficiency. The node also allowed Intel's graphics team to improve the frequency curve, so higher clock speeds can be achieved without a jump in power consumption. With the new design, L1 cache is no longer shared with texture cache and the available cache should be used more efficiently too.

Compared to the iGPU found in Raptor Lake, Intel cites improvements across the board, including a 2.6X increase to vertex processing and triangle draw rates and a 2.3X improvement in compute instruction rate.

Moving forward, Intel has a research team dedicated to finding ways to further optimise and improve ray-tracing and path-tracing performance across its stack. Work in this area is already being done but the high-power stuff will be saved for discrete GPUs, so we're looking forward to seeing what Arc Battlemage can bring to the table next year.

Intel's AI powered upscaler, XeSS, is a big part of the package here. Recently, Intel shipped version 1.2 with a few new improvements, such as enabling the ability to select a target frame rate and then have XeSS handle the resolution scaling behind the scenes to keep performance as close to the target frame rate as possible.

While XeSS can be implemented fairly easily, Intel does offer a data extraction API that can allow developers to train the AI for their game to reduce visual issues. Intel also offers additional development support to partners for further optimisation to improve results. One example shown was Yakuza spin-off title, Like a Dragon: Ishin, with XeSS bringing a noticeable improvement the stability of the image.

The Intel driver team is continuing to work to lower API overhead and deliver improvements. While day-0 optimisations for new games can often depend on the level of access Intel engineers have and how early they can get that access, Intel has been delivering on average around two graphics driver updates a month. Some of the bigger driver releases have included over 100 new optimisations.

With the Intel Core Ultra chips set to debut later this year, we'll get to see just how well the new iGPU holds up in a matter of months. If Intel's iGPU offering can continue to improve, it would be interesting to see if the company dives into the burgeoning handheld gaming market with a competitor to something like the Ryzen Z1.

KitGuru Says: The first Intel Core Ultra chips will be arriving in December so in just a few short months, we'll be able to see them put to the test.

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Bethesda representative says Intel Arc A770 GPU does not meet Starfield system requirements https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/bethesda-representative-says-intel-arc-a770-gpu-does-not-meet-starfield-system-requirements/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/bethesda-representative-says-intel-arc-a770-gpu-does-not-meet-starfield-system-requirements/#respond Sun, 10 Sep 2023 11:00:47 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=629741 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 that promises more improvements. However, …

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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 that promises more improvements. However, a proper game-ready driver isn't ready yet.

While Intel has fixed several flaws and included new optimisations, the list of known issues remains long. Nonetheless, given the conditions, Intel's steady supply of driver updates illustrates their dedication to improving the gaming experience and gives hope to Arc GPU owners that a Game Ready driver will eventually come out.

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However, some players are losing patience, such as Reddit user GeneralAkAbA, who contacted Bethesda for assistance. In response, Bethesda's customer service was told that the Arc A770 GPU does not satisfy the minimum specifications for Starfield, which call for an AMD Radeon RX 5700 or pr Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 Ti.

Ignoring the fact that the Arc A770 GPU generally outperforms the aforementioned cards, Bethesda's representative answer shows a lack of thorough instruction on how to fix or optimise the game for their hardware. As a result, Arc GPU owners may have to rely on Intel to handle difficulties that Bethesda is hesitant to address on its own. One can only hope that Intel and Bethesda are collaborating on Starfield optimisations and that Intel's “Game On” fully optimised driver for Starfield will be available soon.

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KitGuru says: Do you own an Intel Arc GPU? Have you tried to play Starfield on your system? If so, how was the experience?

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Intel claims huge DX9/11 improvements and introduces PresentMon Beta tool https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/intel-claims-huge-dx11-improvements-and-introduces-presentmon-beta-tool/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/intel-claims-huge-dx11-improvements-and-introduces-presentmon-beta-tool/#respond Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:00:25 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=626861 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 achieved, there's still more to …

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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 achieved, there's still more to come, as evidenced by Intel's latest announcement,

Since the launch of Arc Graphics, Intel has released 30 graphics drivers for its Arc GPU lineup. These include Game On Drivers for 57 games, with more to come in the future. The company also claims to have increased the performance of DX9-based games by 43% on average when playing on an Arc A750 LE. DirectX 11 games have also seen considerable improvements, with an average increase of 19% in performance compared to the launch driver based on Intel's own benchmarks.

In this update, Intel also talked about a relatively unknown metric named “GPU Busy” (measured in ms). This metric can be used to indicate if your system is either CPU- or GPU-limited. To better understand this concept, Intel shared some charts comparing the frametime and GPU Busy of a system (Core i5-13400F paired with an Arc A750 LE) running Overwatch 2 at 1080p Ultra. For example, a CPU-limited scenario is when frametime is considerably higher than GPU Busy, while a balanced scenario is when frametime matches GPU Busy. With the latest drivers, Intel also improved frametimes considerably, reducing CPU bottlenecks.

These and other metrics comparisons can be found in Intel PresentMon Beta, the company's new monitoring and capture tool. This new software includes a configurable performance overlay, a telemetry tool with real-time metrics, and a capture tool. Presentmon will be open-source and have multi-vendor support, broad API support, command-line options for power users, and more.

Given that Intel PresentMon Beta is supported by all the main GPU vendors, you can install it on your system regardless of your graphics solution. If you're interested in trying this new tool, you can download it HERE.

KitGuru says: The Intel Arc Graphics ecosystem keeps getting better with time – it will be fascinating to see how the landscape lies when Battlemage is released.

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Intel releases Arc A570M and A530M discrete GPUs for laptops https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/intel-releases-arc-a570m-and-a530m-discrete-gpus-for-laptops/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/intel-releases-arc-a570m-and-a530m-discrete-gpus-for-laptops/#respond Wed, 02 Aug 2023 11:00:30 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=625112 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 both GPUs use the ACM-G12 …

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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 both GPUs use the ACM-G12 die after correlating their device IDs with the list of compatible devices on the MESA driver. This list also included four other GPUs, two of which should be the Arc Pro A60 and A60M GPUs.

The A570M comes with 16 Xe-Cores (2,048 FP32 units) and operates at a higher GPU clock of 1.3GHz compared to the existing A550M. The increased clock speed should bring a performance uplift but at the cost of a higher TDP. Contrary to the A550M's TDP, which ranges between 60W and 80W, the A570M's TDP ranges from 75W to 95W. The memory configuration is the same as the A550M, featuring 8GB of GDDR6 memory across a 128-bit memory bus.

As for the A530M, this new mobile GPU comes with 12 Xe-Cores (1,536 FP32 units) and a GPU clock of 1.3GHz. Its TDP configuration falls between 65W and 95W. Unfortunately, the specifications of its memory subsystem are still unknown.

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KitGuru says: These additions to the Arc A-Series bring the total number of models to seven. As it stands, the number of Intel mobile SKUs surpasses that of AMD's RX 7000 series, which has four, and Nvidia's RTX 40 series, which currently has five.

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Sparkle returns to graphics card market with trio of custom Intel Arc GPUs https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/matthew-wilson/sparkle-returns-to-graphics-card-market-with-trio-of-custom-intel-arc-gpus/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/matthew-wilson/sparkle-returns-to-graphics-card-market-with-trio-of-custom-intel-arc-gpus/#respond Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:45:11 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=621994 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 will offer custom Intel Arc …

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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 will offer custom Intel Arc GPUs. 

Sparkle has announced plans to launch a trio of Intel Arc A-series graphics cards. At the top of the list will be the Spark Arc A750 Titan OC Edition, equipped with what Sparkle calls the TORN cooling solution. This cooler uses a custom AXL fan to deliver superior airflow. The better cooling can also lead to greater overclocking results.

Joining the A750 Titan will be the Sparkle A570 Orc and A380 Elf graphics cards. The Orc edition card uses a dual-fan version of the TORN cooler. Finally, the A380 Elf card uses a simple single-fan cooler, which should be more than fine for the entry-level graphics card.

Sparkle's Titan cards will come with a free limited edition graphics card holder so you can avoid sagging once the card is installed in your case. For a limited time, these graphics cards also ship with a games and apps bundle, offering two free games (Gotham Knights & Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed) as well as several apps, including Magix Video Pro X14, XSplit Premium and Topaz Gigapixel AI.

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Intel’s latest Arc graphics driver brings 300% performance improvement for Assassin’s Creed Unity https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/intels-latest-arc-graphics-driver-brings-300-performance-improvement-for-assassins-creed-unity/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/intels-latest-arc-graphics-driver-brings-300-performance-improvement-for-assassins-creed-unity/#respond Wed, 28 Jun 2023 13:31:29 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=621519 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. 

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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. 

Assassin's Creed Unity launched in rough shape on PC, in part due to Ubisoft being too ambitious, with many issues arising from the number of on-screen NPCs the developers were trying to achieve. Nowadays with modern hardware, Assassin's Creed Unity is much easier to run on PC and a lot of fans have since gone back to the game and come away with positive impressions. On Intel Arc graphics cards, Assassin's Creed Unity was a struggle to run but the latest driver should fix that, with Intel claiming up to a 271 percent performance improvement at 1080p with Very High settings, and a 313 percent improvement at 1440p with High settings using the Arc A750.

Here are the highlighted performance improvements from the patch notes:

  • Assassin’s Creed Unity (DX11)
    • Up to 271% uplift at 1080p with Very High settings
    • Up to 313% uplift at 1440p with High settings
  • F1 22 (DX12)
    • Up to 36% uplift at 1080p with High settings
    • Up to 20% uplift at 1440p with High settings
    • Up to 10% uplift at 1080p with Ultra High settings and all Ray Tracing settings on
  • Deathloop (DX12)
    • Up to 10% uplift at 1080p with Ultra settings
    • Up to 8% uplift at 1440p with Very High settings

Intel's performance testing was all conducted using a system with a Core i9-13900K, an Asus ROG Maximus Z790 Hero motherboard, 32GB of Corsair Dominator Platinum memory and an Intel Arc A750 Limited Edition graphics card. You can download the new Intel Graphics Beta driver for Arc A-series and Iris Xe GPUs, HERE.

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KitGuru Says: Intel's driver situation continues to improve, which gives us great hope for Intel's upcoming second generation of discrete graphics cards. 

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Intel’s latest Arc graphics drivers further improves performance across multiple games https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/intels-latest-arc-graphics-drivers-further-improves-performance-across-multiple-games/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/intels-latest-arc-graphics-drivers-further-improves-performance-across-multiple-games/#respond Mon, 17 Apr 2023 12:15:36 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=611821 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, Intel's latest update provides another …

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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, Intel's latest update provides another notable performance bump, focusing on newer titles like Dead Space Remake. 

Intel claims gamers can expect up to 63% higher performance with the new driver in Dead Space Remake. Intel has also shared benchmark results from other games, showcasing the performance uplift in F1 22, Dying Light 2, Dirt 5, and Deathloop. The numbers range from a 4% to 17% improvement, depending on the game settings. All games were tested using DX12 API and ray tracing.

Intel has also emphasised the affordability of its Arc A750 GPU. Now retailing at just $249, it's cheaper than the RTX 3060 12GB, which goes for around $388. Intel claims the Arc A750 GPU is 10% faster and offers up to 72% more performance per dollar (1440p resolution) than Nvidia GPUs in games like Total War Warhammer III, Minecraft Legends and the upcoming Dead Island 2.

The Intel Arc & Iris Xe Graphics 4311 is still in beta, but you can download it HERE. Although Intel only mentions the gains on the A750, this driver is also supported by the remaining Intel Arc mobile and desktop GPU lineup and several iGPU solutions of 11th, 12th and 13th Gen processors.

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 KitGuru says: Do you have an Intel Arc A700-series graphics card? Are you pleased with Intel's latest driver improvements? 

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Next-gen Intel GPUs will reportedly be manufactured by TSMC https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/next-gen-intel-gpus-will-reportedly-be-manufactured-by-tsmc/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/next-gen-intel-gpus-will-reportedly-be-manufactured-by-tsmc/#respond Tue, 04 Apr 2023 16:00:24 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=610231 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 TSMC in 2024. Previous reports …

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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 TSMC in 2024. Previous reports suggest that the Xe2-based GPUs will be manufactured on the 4nm process node, like the RTX 40 series GPUs.

However, according to the report, those aren't the only Intel GPUs set to be manufactured at TSMC. Like Battlemage, the third-generation Celestial GPUs will apparently also be produced by TSMC. These are slated to launch in the second half of 2026 and are supposedly based on the Xe3 architecture. As per this report, the GPUs will use TSMC's N3X (3 nm) production node.

With the upcoming series, Intel is expected to be able to deliver higher-end products capable of rivalling higher-end graphics cards from Nvidia and AMD.

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KitGuru says: Do you think Intel will eventually be able to deliver the same kind of performance as a flagship Nvidia RTX or AMD Radeon RX GPU? 

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Intel’s latest Arc driver brings big improvements to DX9 gaming performance https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/matthew-wilson/intels-latest-arc-driver-brings-big-improvements-to-dx9-gaming-performance/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/matthew-wilson/intels-latest-arc-driver-brings-big-improvements-to-dx9-gaming-performance/#respond Wed, 01 Feb 2023 18:00:45 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=592133 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. 

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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. 

The new Intel 4091 graphics driver brings the performance improvements we've been waiting for. Using an Arc A750 GPU, Intel claims its new driver delivers up to 43 percent higher performance in DX9 titles. CS:GO is a particularly good example here, with a big performance improvement at 1080p. In the slide above, you'll see even more comparisons, with performance bumps across the board.

Another slide shows frame time improvements too, reducing latency and smoothing out the overall experience, particularly in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Other titles, like Skyrim, League of Legends, Lost Ark and others also see big frame time improvements, with some games receiving a 2x improvement.

In the above slides, you'll see additional frame rate and frame time improvements with the new driver while gaming at 1440p too. Overall versus the launch driver, the Arc A750 appears to be in a much better position for mainstream gaming.

To cap off Intel's big performance improvements, the company is also dropping the price tag of the Arc A750 graphics card. These GPUs will now start at $249, versus the $279 launch price tag, creating a better value product overall.

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KitGuru Says: Intel's first-generation Arc graphics cards have been available for a little while now but this driver seems to address a lot of the performance concerns with older titles. It will be interesting to see further results as users begin to test out the driver in a wider range of games. 

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New Intel Arc GPU driver improves performance for DX9 games by up to 80% https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/new-intel-arc-gpu-driver-improves-performance-for-dx9-games-by-up-to-80/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/new-intel-arc-gpu-driver-improves-performance-for-dx9-games-by-up-to-80/#respond Thu, 08 Dec 2022 16:15:26 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=585563 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 Arc graphics drivers had to …

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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 Arc graphics drivers had to use graphics API translation layers to run DirectX 9 games. However, the new graphics driver (v3953) has changed this by introducing a native implementation of DirectX 9. Unfortunately, because not all games can use it just yet, Intel is forced to use a hybrid approach where specific titles use the old method while others run the DX9 API natively.

In games such as CS:GO, performance increased by up to 79% at 1080p and 77% at 1440p compared to the previous driver (v3490). Other titles like Guild Wars 2 should only see marginal improvements (3-7%). Despite the significant gains in average FPS, the most noticeable improvement is in how smoothly the games run. Looking at Intel's data, we can see CS:GO frame times are now up to 130% faster than the older driver.

Intel has promised to allow more games to use its native DirectX 9 implementation in future updates, but the selection of titles that can use it should give us a good idea of the potential gains. The latest Intel Arc graphics driver can be downloaded here.

KitGuru says: Do you have an Intel Arc GPU? Have you already tried the new graphics drivers? Did you notice any considerable performance improvement in any games you usually play?

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Intel Arc GPU firmware updates are only possible on AMD and Intel-based systems https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/intel-arc-gpu-firmware-updates-are-only-possible-on-amd-and-intel-based-systems/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/intel-arc-gpu-firmware-updates-are-only-possible-on-amd-and-intel-based-systems/#respond Mon, 07 Nov 2022 13:21:20 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=581359 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 GPU paired with an AMD …

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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 GPU paired with an AMD or Intel CPU.

This requirement was found by Phoronix while trying to do the update process using fwupd, a system daemon that allows session software to update the firmware. According to Richard Hughes and the firmware update notes, non-Intel machines cannot update GPU devices because they lack HECI-over-MEI support.

To make more sense of this requirement, it's easier if you know what the Intel Management Engine (MEI) is. Simply put, it's an always-on micro-computer inside the motherboard running a UNIX-like OS with access to memory, networking and displays. The lack of documentation about the engine makes it almost impossible to learn what it does, but we know that it can update graphics card firmware, including those of Arc graphics cards.

So, in other words, if your CPU doesn't support MEI (non-x86 or pre-2008 Intel CPUs), you may have a hard time updating an Intel Arc graphics card. Meanwhile, Intel confirmed to Phoronix that updating the firmware on AMD-based systems will be possible. However, it's unclear if this is already supported or planned for a future release.

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KitGuru says: GPU firmware updates are usually not that important, but there were some cases where updating it actually introduced something nice, namely ReBAR on Nvidia GPUs. Fortunately, this type of update isn't that common, so those using Intel Arc GPUs on non-Intel/AMD systems shouldn't be affected much by this requirement.

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ASRock introduces its Arc A700 series graphics card line-up https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/asrock-introduces-its-arc-a700-series-graphics-card-line-up/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/asrock-introduces-its-arc-a700-series-graphics-card-line-up/#respond Fri, 14 Oct 2022 14:30:41 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=578536 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 later date. Starting with the …

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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 later date.

Starting with the A750 model, the ASRock A750 Challenger OC features a similar design to the company's A380 Challenger card, but instead of one fan, it has two. This model also features a black backplate with white decals and an aluminium fin-stack heatsink that extends over the PCB. This model comes clocked at 2.2GHz, a slight boost over the reference 2.05GHz value.

The ASRock A770 Phantom Gaming goes for the ‘gamer' aesthetic, featuring an RGB-illuminated triple-fan cooler (with idle fan-stop) similar to other Phantom Gaming cards. Note that the RGB lighting can be turned off manually. The heat generated is transferred to the dual fin-stack heatsink through five 6mm-thick heat pipes connected to a copper base plate on top of the GPU. Overclocked at 2.2GHz, the card comes in 100MHz higher than the stock configuration. Moreover, it's worth noting that this card will only be available with 8GB VRAM, at least for now.

The two cards are powered via two 8-pin power connectors and offer at least one HDMI 2.1 port thanks to a protocol-converter chip that turns one of the DisplayPort 2.0 interfaces into an HDMI 2.1. Both cards will be priced according to Intel's MSRP, meaning the A770 Phantom Gaming will go for $329 and the A750 Challenger OC for $289.

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Intel details entry-level Arc A310 desktop GPU specs https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/intel-shares-entry-level-arc-a310-desktop-gpu-specs/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/intel-shares-entry-level-arc-a310-desktop-gpu-specs/#respond Fri, 30 Sep 2022 09:30:03 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=576195 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, there are use cases where …

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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, there are use cases where such a card can come in handy. 

The Intel Arc A310 will use a cut-down ACM-G11 GPU based on the TSMC N6 node, featuring just six Xe-cores clocked at 2000MHz. The memory subsystem has 4GB of GDDR6 memory running at 15.5Gbps across a 64-bit memory interface, offering a maximum bandwidth of 124GB/s. All this comes in a 75W TBP package, meaning we should see models without any power connectors.

According to the spec sheet, the new graphics card supports up to PCIe 4.0 x16. However, considering the A380 only supports eight lanes, we wouldn't be surprised if that was a typo.

Intel's new entry-level graphics card will be available in Q3 2022. Considering the quarter will end in just two days, Intel will likely miss the release date, as it did with the Arc A770.

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KitGuru says: For basic graphics tasks, the Arc A310 should do the trick. For anything beyond that, you'll likely be better off with a GPU that offers a little more power. 

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Intel Arc A750 will release alongside the A770 on October 12th https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/intel-arc-a750-will-release-alongside-the-a770-on-october-12th/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/intel-arc-a750-will-release-alongside-the-a770-on-october-12th/#respond Fri, 30 Sep 2022 07:00:37 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=576410 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 competitive with Nvidia's mid-range GPU.  …

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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 competitive with Nvidia's mid-range GPU. 

Intel also reminded us that the Arc A770 price will start at $329, and the limited edition will cost $349 (16GB only). The lower end of the price spectrum is targeted at the 8GB models from partners such as ASRock and Gunnir.

In the video above, Intel shared some interesting metrics regarding the new GPUs. The company claims the Arc A750 brings, on average, 53% more performance per dollar than the RTX 3060 at 1440p (48% at 1080p), whereas the Arc A770 has 42% more (37% at 1080p).

Moreover, Intel's Tom Petersen stated that the Arc A750 is about 5/6% faster than the RTX 3060 in DX11, DX12 and Vulkan games at 1440p with high graphics settings. Intel didn't share any additional performance comparisons for the Arc A770, but we can only expect it will beat the A750 and if Intel's numbers are correct, it should pull ahead of the RTX 3060.

Intel's Arc desktop graphics cards are launching on the 12th of October.

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Intel launches Arc A770 graphics card starting at $329 https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/matthew-wilson/intel-launches-arc-a770-graphics-card-starting-at-329/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/matthew-wilson/intel-launches-arc-a770-graphics-card-starting-at-329/#respond Tue, 27 Sep 2022 18:28:23 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=576051 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 Arc A770 will be the …

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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 Arc A770 will be the top-end for Intel's first generation ‘Alchemist' GPUs, offering a full ACM-G10 GPU with 32 Xe-Cores and up to 16GB of memory – an 8GB version will also be available.

This graphics card will be launching on the 12th of October at $329 for the 8GB model. Intel will be shipping a small amount of these cards with a limited edition reference cooler. We have yet to see any custom-cooled board partner cards announced.

Intel did not mention the upcoming A750 or A580 graphics cards, so these will likely come at a later date.

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KitGuru Says: With Nvidia keeping the RTX 3060 around for the foreseeable future, it is going to be interesting to see these two GPUs head to head and what impact that has on the market overall. Still, it is hard to ignore that the RTX 40 series rollout is already kicking off and AMD will soon have new RDNA 3 GPUs too. 

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Intel CEO says first batch of Arc A770 is now ready for retail https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/intel-ceo-says-first-batch-of-arc-a770-is-now-ready-for-retail/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/intel-ceo-says-first-batch-of-arc-a770-is-now-ready-for-retail/#respond Wed, 21 Sep 2022 14:30:05 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=575165 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 be a little too late, …

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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 be a little too late, but they're finally coming! After numerous delays, the Intel Arc A770 graphics cards will soon arrive at retailers. However, an exact date wasn't disclosed. As Intel previously said, the release will be limited to specific regions and countries at first, but it will eventually launch worldwide.

The Arc A770 was initially planned to release in late summer, but as the end of the season approaches, the expected release date won't be met. As things are, the month of October seems to be the most likely for the release of Intel Arc A770 GPUs.

Intel will be holding the Innovation event in less than a week, giving the company a chance to discuss the upcoming graphics cards. Intel should also introduce the 13th Gen Core processors for desktops during this same event.

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KitGuru says: If Intel chooses the United Kingdom as one of the first countries to receive Arc Alchemist A7 series GPUs, would you buy one at launch?

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Intel ramps up development on next-gen Battlemage and Celestial GPUs https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/intel-ramps-up-development-on-next-gen-battlemage-and-celestial-gpus/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/intel-ramps-up-development-on-next-gen-battlemage-and-celestial-gpus/#respond Fri, 02 Sep 2022 12:30:33 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=572933 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 an interview with PCGamer, Intel's …

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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 an interview with PCGamer, Intel's Tom Petersen, stated “we're not going anywhere”. Currently, Intel has its GPU ASIC team working on Alchemist and the architectures that will succeed it. The vast majority is focused on Battlemage, with smaller portions of the team putting the finishing touches on Alchemist, and putting the foundations in place for Celestial.

As for the drivers' team, most of them are working on Alchemist, improving game compatibility, fixing issues with the drivers, and so on. However, a few members have started to dedicate some time to Battlemage, doing emulation, simulation, and some pre-silicon work to accelerate the release of Intel's next generation of  GPUs.

Lastly, Tom Petersen added that Intel's plan starts with the volume segment of the market. After that, Intel plans to add layers on top of layers until they reach the high-end and stay competitive with its rivals.

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KitGuru says: Intel has a GPU roadmap in place and is determined to stick to it. Hopefully Battlemage has a smoother rollout compared to first-gen Alchemist products. 

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Intel discusses Arc graphics and optimising for legacy and modern APIs https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/matthew-wilson/intel-discusses-arc-graphics-and-optimising-for-legacy-and-modern-apis/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/matthew-wilson/intel-discusses-arc-graphics-and-optimising-for-legacy-and-modern-apis/#respond Fri, 05 Aug 2022 14:30:45 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=570189 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 APIs. In the latest video, …

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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 APIs.

In the latest video, Intel graphics marketing lead, Ryan Shrout, is joined by Tom Petersen to talk about legacy APIs and the differences between them and newer ones.

In the A750 graphics benchmark video, Intel used DX12 titles, showing that Arc works well with modern low-level APIs like DX12 and Vulkan, which allow closer communication between the GPU and the game. However, DX11, DX9 and other legacy APIs don't have that same level of resource management, meaning a bigger burden is placed on optimising drivers for those games.

The pair explain that there is still more work for Intel to do on the software side to optimise performance across many PC titles. We should hear more later this month, as Intel will be posting another performance-oriented video detailing its upcoming desktop graphics cards.

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KitGuru Says: We're finally starting to get more frequent updates from Intel on its upcoming desktop graphics cards, which hopefully means launch is just around the corner.

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Intel showcases Arc A750 GPU performance in five games https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/matthew-wilson/intel-showcases-arc-a750-gpu-performance-in-five-games/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/matthew-wilson/intel-showcases-arc-a750-gpu-performance-in-five-games/#respond Thu, 04 Aug 2022 14:06:05 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=570113 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 original, but performance claims appear …

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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 original, but performance claims appear to be the same. 

In the new Intel Arc A750 performance showcase video, Intel graphics marketing lead, Ryan Shrout, is joined by Tom Petersen to discuss the graphics card. Another change this time is that Control gameplay is shown and Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay is removed, although the performance slide shown in the video does still include Cyberpunk 2077.

The Intel Arc A750 is one of two upcoming desktop graphics cards expected to become available this summer. The A750 is being positioned to go up against the RTX 3060, while delivering higher performance in some games. According to Intel's performance graph, which you can see below, the A750 Limited Edition can beat an RTX 3060 by up to 17 percent in a selection of five titles, including F1 2021, Cyberpunk 2077, Control, Borderlands 3 and Fortnite.

Early on in the video, Peterson points out that the A750 is going to deliver on performance per dollar, but Intel isn't sharing specific pricing information at this time. The main benchmark included in the video shows Control running at 1440p with the high graphics preset and ray-tracing off. The GPU is able to keep the frame rate above 60FPS in the clip shown, and according to Intel's graph, the A750 beats the RTX 3060 be 14% in Control.

While the previous video was removed and replaced with this one, it does seem that Intel is planning to do more of these leading up to launch. Currently, Intel is still planning to launch the first Arc Alchemist desktop graphics cards ‘this summer', so expect more information pretty soon.

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KitGuru Says: Intel will want to get its new graphics cards out sooner rather than later, as new competition from Nvidia and AMD is just around the corner. 

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Intel confirms 16GB and 8GB Arc A770 and A750 graphics cards https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/intel-confirms-16gb-and-8gb-arc-a770-and-a750-graphics-cards/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/intel-confirms-16gb-and-8gb-arc-a770-and-a750-graphics-cards/#respond Mon, 25 Jul 2022 09:00:27 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=569004 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 VRAM each graphics card will …

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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 VRAM each graphics card will have. As you might've guessed, the “Premium” GPU prize is the Arc A770 and the “performance” GPU prize is the Arc A750. The former will have a full 16GB of GDDR6 memory, while the latter will have 8GB of GDDR6 memory.

When announcing the winners, Intel also acknowledges the delays in the Arc Alchemist launch. However, their launch is getting closer. Currently, the A750 is in the final testing phase at Intel offices. Once that phase ends, Intel will begin rolling out samples.

Currently, the Arc A750 is expected to launch in the $300 to $350 price range, while the Arc A770 is expected to cost around $400.

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KitGuru says: These are set to be the two best cards of the Arc Alchemist generation. Do you think they'll end up being compelling alternatives to the competition?

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Intel claims rumoured Arc A780 GPU was ‘never planned’ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/intel-claims-rumoured-arc-a780-gpu-was-never-planned/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/intel-claims-rumoured-arc-a780-gpu-was-never-planned/#respond Mon, 18 Jul 2022 15:30:02 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=568250 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 a GPU was never planned.  …

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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 a GPU was never planned. 

Ryan Shrout, the Chief Performance Strategist at Intel, took to Twitter to deny the rumours surrounding the A780, claiming such a SKU never existed. This denial also seems to confirm that the A770 will indeed be Intel's flagship discrete graphics card.

Moore's Law Is Dead, a content creator that has reported accurate information in the past, responded to Shrout's denial, branding it as a damage control attempt. They also claim that Intel could not match RTX 3070 performance using the same-sized die.

Without the A780, there's still the possibility that the full desktop GPU line-up will have five SKUs. We already know about the A380, A770 and A750, and references to an A310 and A580 have also been discovered in Intel driver code.

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KitGuru says: Did you believe we would get an Intel Arc A780 GPU? Considering the rumoured specifications, would it even make sense to have such a GPU?

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Intel reveals Arc A750 Limited Edition graphics card with first in-game benchmarks (updated) https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/matthew-wilson/intel-reveals-arc-a750-limited-edition-graphics-card-with-first-in-game-benchmarks/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/matthew-wilson/intel-reveals-arc-a750-limited-edition-graphics-card-with-first-in-game-benchmarks/#respond Fri, 15 Jul 2022 15:36:10 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=568162 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 upcoming Arc Alchemist desktop graphics …

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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 upcoming Arc Alchemist desktop graphics cards. In a video posted this afternoon, Intel's Ryan Shrout showcased the upcoming Arc A750 Limited Edition graphics card and benchmarked it up against an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060. 

The video isn't especially long or in-depth, but we do get to see some performance results for the Arc A750 in games like Cyberpunk 2077. In this test, the A750 managed to run the game at 1440p with high graphics settings at 60 frames per second. According to Intel's results, this is a 15 percent gain over the RTX 3060.

Other titles tested included Control, Borderlands 3, Fortnite and F1 2021. In these specific titles, the Arc A750 beats the RTX 3060 by anywhere from 6 percent to 17 percent. However, exact frame rate numbers and graphical settings were not shared on the graph.

Intel plans to release more videos like this as we get closer to launch. Importantly, Intel is still saying Arc desktop graphics cards will be available this Summer, so we should get more news very soon.

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KitGuru Says: We were expecting a quick and aggressive rollout for Intel Arc this year, but the process has been moving very slowly. Hopefully this is the beginning of a speedy ramp up to launch. 

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Intel has some odd system requirements for installing an Arc Alchemist graphics card https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/intel-has-some-odd-system-requirements-for-installing-an-arc-alchemist-graphics-card/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/intel-has-some-odd-system-requirements-for-installing-an-arc-alchemist-graphics-card/#respond Mon, 20 Jun 2022 09:00:24 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=564784 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 the hardware requirements, you'll need …

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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 the hardware requirements, you'll need a 400/500/600-series motherboard paired with a 10th/11th/12th Gen Intel Core CPU. Moreover, the motherboard requires a full-size PCIe 3.0 (or newer) x16 slot and Resizable BAR/AMD Smart Access Memory support. However, considering Intel states the latter requirement is to ensure “optimal performance in all applications using Intel Arc A-Series graphics,” it may be just a recommendation rather than a strict requirement.

Intel added that other platforms/motherboards supporting Resizable BAR / Smart Access Memory might also be compatible with Intel Arc A-Series graphics, so expect the list to update over time.

Operating system requirements include:

  • Windows 10 64-bit 20H2 or newer
  • Windows 11 64-bit
  • Confirm the Operating System is using the GPT partition type:
    • For Windows 11, this mode is configured by default.
    • For Windows 10, the partition type can be converted if installed with an MBR partition type.

If you're unsure if your system supports the upcoming GPUs, you may use the Intel Driver & Support Assistant to check if you have a compatible system.

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KitGuru says: We can understand the OS requirements for the new Intel GPUs, but the hardware requirements not so much. The 10th Gen Core chips and the 400-series motherboards were released just two years ago. On top of that, not all 400-series motherboards support Resizable BAR, heavily limiting the number of systems that can use Intel's new desktop GPUs.

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Intel Arc Alchemist A370M trades blows with the RTX 3050 in new benchmarks https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/intel-arc-alchemist-a370m-trades-blows-with-the-rtx-3050-in-new-benchmarks/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/intel-arc-alchemist-a370m-trades-blows-with-the-rtx-3050-in-new-benchmarks/#respond Tue, 10 May 2022 09:44:42 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=559981 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 are still scarce. However, PCWorld …

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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 are still scarce. However, PCWorld had the chance to try an MSI Summit E16 Flip equipped with an A370M during a visit to Intel HQ. While there, gaming and synthetic benchmarks were conducted, and real-world content creation workloads were also tested.

Overall, the A370M seemed on par with the RTX 3050 mobile GPU. In 3DMark TimeSpy and Shadow of the Tomb Raider, the Intel GPU was the fastest of the two. However, in Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition and Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker, the green team's GPU was the winner.

On Topaz Video Enhanced AI, the MSI system running the Intel Arc GPU was much faster than the RTX 3050-based system. However, note that this tool supports multi-GPU for Intel Arc systems, improving performance on the MSI E16 Flip.

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KitGuru says: Seeing how the A370M performs against the RTX 3050 leads us to believe the A550M will rival the RTX 3060. As for the A770M, it may even have a chance against the RTX 3070. However, the rollout for Arc Alchemist mobile GPUs has been slow to progress, and we know new GPUs from Nvidia and AMD are just around the corner, with both companies set to launch new GPUs in late 2022. 

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Intel Arc desktop graphics cards might be launching sooner than expected https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/intel-arc-desktop-graphics-cards-might-be-launching-sooner-than-expected/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/intel-arc-desktop-graphics-cards-might-be-launching-sooner-than-expected/#respond Sun, 08 May 2022 13:30:06 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=559436 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 the A380 in July.  Wccftech's …

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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 the A380 in July. 

Wccftech's sources claim the A750 and A580 may launch at the end of this month, with availability planned for June, followed by the A380. The report also notes that there will be an Intel desktop graphics embargo lifting between May 15th and June 30th.

Expected pricing has also been revealed, suggesting the A750 will cost about $350, rivalling the RTX 3060 in both price and performance. As for the A580, it should come in at $280 and offer the same performance as the RTX 3050. Lastly, the A380 should launch at around $150, standing toe-to-toe with the GTX 1650.

Besides the GPUs mentioned in this report, Intel is also expected to launch the A780, A770, A350 and A310 this year for a total of seven SKUs.

KitGuru says: The reported performance targets for these Intel GPUs suggest that team blue will be competing with up to the RTX 3070 for now. Hopefully the increased competition will help bring GPU prices back down to normal over the summer. 

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