Intel's upgraded XeSS 2 software now allows non-Intel GPUs, specifically RTX 30-series models, to utilize its AI-driven frame generation system, offering a perk to Nvidia users in the form of a blue advantage.
In a recent development, Intel's XeSS Frame Generation (XeSS-FG) has been made compatible with a wide range of non-Intel GPUs, including AMD RX 6000, 7000, and 9000 series, as well as Nvidia RTX 30, 40, and 50 series, provided they support Shader Model 6.4. This expansion allows these graphics cards to experience the significant performance boost and smoother gameplay that XeSS-FG offers, albeit with slightly lower image quality compared to running on Intel Arc graphics cards.
Real-world benchmarks on non-Intel GPUs have shown that XeSS 2.1 with frame generation roughly doubles frame rates, such as a +72% to +98% increase in tested games, while maintaining about 85% of native image quality on cards like Nvidia RTX 3070 and AMD RX 6700 XT. However, the version used on Intel Arc hardware benefits from dedicated matrix cores in these GPUs, which allow slightly better image quality due to the more efficient and specialized AI compute used. Non-Intel GPUs use a compute shader fallback that yields similar performance but marginally reduced visual fidelity.
Intel's XeLL low latency technology also helps to mitigate the input lag typically associated with frame generation on both Intel and non-Intel GPUs, reducing latency by 15–25 ms on average. Users testing XeSS-FG on non-Intel hardware have reported smoother and cleaner frame generation compared to alternatives like AMD FSR 3, highlighting its competitive advantage even outside Intel GPUs.
Nick Evanson, a writer with a background in physics and IT, has extensively written about gaming and computers. Evanson, who is known for his obsession with GPUs and open-world grindy RPGs, has written over 100 articles for TechSpot.com since the 1990s. According to Evanson, XeSS-FG on AMD/Nvidia graphics cards is more akin to Nvidia's DLSS than AMD's FSR.
In terms of the performance or quality difference between the Intel and non-Intel versions of XeSS-FG, it cannot be determined without a game with XeSS 2.1 support. However, the former version of XeSS produces slightly better-looking results. Intel's webpage currently lists 22 games with XeSS 2 support.
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In conclusion, XeSS-FG on non-Intel GPUs nearly matches Intel Arc performance gains in frame generation but with a slight quality trade-off due to differences in hardware acceleration, while still providing substantial improvements in frame rates and responsiveness.
- As Intel's XeSS Frame Generation (XeSS-FG) becomes compatible with a variety of non-Intel GPUs, PC gamers can now enjoy a significant performance boost and smoother gameplay on cards like Nvidia RTX 3070 and AMD RX 6700 XT.
- A writer with a background in physics and IT, Nick Evanson, suggests that the non-Intel version of XeSS-FG is more similar to Nvidia's DLSS than AMD's FSR.
- In the gaming industry, Intel's XeSS-FG on AMD/Nvidia graphics cards, although with somewhat lower image quality, delivers almost the same performance benefits as Intel Arc graphics cards.
- As the finance sector invests in data-and-cloud-computing technology and gadgets evolve, the compatibility of XeSS-FG with a wider range of graphics cards signifies a leap forward in the performance and user experience of games.
- Despite the slightly lower image quality compared to Intel Arc graphics cards, the expansion of XeSS-FG to non-Intel GPUs delivers a considerable improvement in frame rates, making the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 and AMD RX 6700 XT more attractive options for gamers seeking smoother and cleaner frame generation.
