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Yahoo
04-08-2025
- Yahoo
XeSS SDK 2.1 release opens up Intel's framegen tech to compatible AMD and Nvidia GPUs — Xe Low Latency also goes cross-platform if framegen is enabled
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Intel has officially released the XeSS 2.1.0 SDK, a major update to its Xe Super Sampling (XeSS) framework that brings broader GPU support and unlocks frame generation for AMD and Nvidia cards. The update adds Xe Frame Generation support for any GPU that supports Shader Model 6.4 or higher, including GeForce GTX 10-series and newer, and AMD's Radeon RX 5000 series onward. However, Intel recommends a GeForce RTX 30-series or Radeon RX 6000-series GPU or newer for the best experience. Previously, only Intel Arc users had access to the full XeSS 2 feature set, which includes super resolution (XeSS-SR), frame generation (XeSS-FG), and low-latency mode (XeLL). With version 2.1.0, all three features can now be implemented on non-Intel GPUs. However, low latency rendering only kicks in when FG is active on non-Intel cards, so users and developers will need to enable both features for the benefits to apply. Although this opens the door to wider adoption, support for the XeSS 2.1 SDK isn't automatic. Even if a game already supports XeSS 2, developers will still need to integrate the new SDK version to enable compatibility for Nvidia and AMD GPUs. For engines that don't yet support XeSS at all, developers must link the updated SDK and adjust internal configuration to target other vendors. Under the hood, XeSS 2.1 uses DP4a instructions to run its convolutional neural networks on non-Intel GPUs—offering a fallback path where Intel's XMX cores aren't available. On Intel Arc Alchemist and Battlemage GPUs, XMX still delivers better efficiency and performance for frame generation due to dedicated matrix acceleration. In contrast, Nvidia and AMD cards use a compute shader-based version that could deliver slightly lower image quality at a slightly higher cost in resources. Image 1 of 3 Image 2 of 3 Image 3 of 3 Despite the SDK's capability expansion, just 22 titles support XeSS 2 right now, according to Intel's own tracking, and to our knowledge, that number hasn't recently increased. Between the developer effort required to update games to the latest SDK and the slow uptake of XeSS 2 in general, it's possible that the real-world availability of XeSS 2.1 and its cross-platform benefits will be highly limited. Still, though, the fact that integrating the XeSS 2 SDK now enables framegen and low latency features across all GPU vendors could make it more appealing for developers who have to balance the time and resource investment of integrating these features against the expected user benefit. AMD's cross-platform support for upscaling and framegen support in its FSR 3.x suite of technologies have won wide adoption for those features, so we can only hope that developers see the same appeal in XeSS 2.1. As cutting-edge upscaling tech becomes increasingly vendor-locked (see FSR 4 and DLSS), Intel's cross-platform support for both upscaling and framegen could be an increasingly rare approach. Follow Tom's Hardware on Google News to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Express Tribune
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Mafia: The Old Country gets detailed PC requirements and next-gen features
Hangar 13 has officially revealed the full PC system requirements for Mafia: The Old Country, outlining the hardware needed to run the game at various performance levels—from HD to 4K. Built on Unreal Engine 5, the title will support DLSS, FSR, XeSS, HDR, ultrawide displays, and an uncapped frame rate, promising a visually rich experience for PC gamers. To run the game at its minimum 'HD'/Medium preset (1920x1080), players will need an AMD Ryzen 7 2700X or Intel Core i7-9700K, 16 GB of RAM, and a Radeon RX 5700 XT or GeForce RTX 2070 GPU with 8 GB VRAM. These settings require FSR or DLSS in Balanced mode. For recommended '2K'/High settings (2560x1440), the specs jump to a Ryzen 7 5800X or Core i7-12700K, 32 GB RAM, and a Radeon RX 6950 XT or RTX 3080 Ti with 12 GB VRAM. DLSS or FSR in Quality mode is advised. The 'Epic' preset targets 4K with 75% render resolution (2880x1620) and requires a Ryzen 9700X or Core i7-14700K, 32 GB RAM, and either a Radeon RX 9070 or RTX 4070 Ti with 12 GB VRAM. For our Family playing #MafiaTheOldCountry on PC, here are the required specs to bask in the beauty of 1900s Sicily - — Mafia Game (@mafiagame) July 31, 2025 Hangar 13 highlighted its decision to adopt Unreal Engine 5 to streamline development and focus on visuals, gameplay, and cinematic storytelling. President Nick Baynes emphasized the importance of prioritizing game content over engine-building to deliver a higher-quality experience. Mafia: The Old Country launches August 8, 2025, on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Time of India
28-06-2025
- Time of India
5 best GPUs for budget PCs in 2025
Building a budget PC in 2025 is not very difficult, as there are a good range of options available in the market. This guide outlines the five best GPUs offering excellent value in 2025 under $350. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now All the performances are based on 1080p/1440p benchmarks with three popular game titles. Most value for money GPUs under $350 in 2025 Here are the following 5 best GPUs for budget PCs: 1. Intel Arc B580 Best overall cost-per-frame GPU in 2025 for 1440p and 1080p gaming Performance and features: Price: $249 12 GB GDDR6 Strong raster and RT XeSS support Game benchmarks: Hogwarts Legacy (1440p High): 61 FPS (1440p High): 61 FPS Apex Legends (1440p High): 144 FPS (1440p High): 144 FPS Fortnite (1080p Low): 257 FPS 2. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 A balanced performer with DLSS 3 support and solid 1080p/1440p results. Performance and features: Price: $299 8 GB GDDR6 DLSS 3 & ray tracing Game benchmarks: Hogwarts Legacy (1440p High): 62 FPS (1440p High): 62 FPS Apex Legends (1440p High): 137 FPS (1440p High): 137 FPS Fortnite (1080p Low): 267 FPS 3. AMD Radeon RX 7600 A value for money 1080p gaming card with decent frame rates in esports and AAA titles Performance and features: Price: $249 8 GB GDDR6 RDNA 3 Game benchmarks: Hogwarts Legacy (1440p High): 45 FPS (1440p High): 45 FPS Fortnite (1080p High): 100 FPS (1080p High): 100 FPS Apex Legends (1080p High): 100 FPS 4. AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT Great card for AAA games at 1080p with 16 GB VRAM which makes it future proof. Performance and features: Price: $330 16 GB GDDR6 RDNA 3 Game benchmarks: Hogwarts Legacy (1440p High): 60 FPS (1440p High): 60 FPS Fortnite (1080p High: 125 FPS (1080p High: 125 FPS Apex Legends (1080p High): 178 FPS 5. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (used) Only consider this older card if new-gen options are unavailable. Performance and features: Price: $200-250 8 GB GDDR6 Ray Tracing Game benchmarks: AAA titles (1080p Med to High): 40 to 50 FPS Esports (CS2, Fortnite): 80 to 120+ FPS Comparison table for all 5 GPUs GPU MSRP Avg FPS Geekbench OpenCL Cost per FPS VRAM DLSS/XeSS Highlights Intel Arc B580 $249 130 FPS 92,900 $1.91 12 GB XeSS Best value, strong 1440p, mixed RT RTX 4060 $299 150 FPS 105,630 $2.00 8 GB DLSS 3 Reliable 1080p/1440p, ray tracing Radeon RX 7600 $249 110 FPS 82,700 $2.27 8 GB FSR Pure 1080p powerhouse Radeon RX 7600 XT $330 130 FPS 83,072 $2.54 16 GB FSR High VRAM, strong AAA RTX 3050 (used) $200‑250 80 FPS 60,000 to 65,000 $2.50 to 3.13 8 GB DLSS 2 Last-resort option All the above-listed 5 GPUs fall under a budget of $350 and offer the best balanced performance for users. Intel Arc B580 is on the top of the list as it offers the best cost-to-performance ratio, especially at 1440p. However, the RTX 4060 has an edge with DLSS and ray tracing.
Mint
20-06-2025
- Mint
This new Steam feature exposes AI frame generation in games
Valve launched a new update in Steam, making game metrics tracking even better. The minimal FPS counter has been upgraded to a more comprehensive performance monitoring tool for PC games. This upgrade brings more detailed diagnostics directly into games, providing insights that were previously only available through advanced tools like MSI Afterburner or Rivatuner. This new in-game overlay performance monitor is currently in beta, and it can detect if any game is using frame generation or not. Here is everything you need to know and how to get it on your PC right now. Expanded performance metrics: The new overlay tracks more than just FPS; it shows CPU and GPU utilisation, clock speeds, temperature, and memory usage. Graphs are also available for frame rate monitoring. Frame generation detection: The in-game overlay can detect and inform the user if the game is using frame generation tech like DLSS, FSR, or XeSS. So, gamers can know if the smooth frame rates are due to the raw performance of the system or not. Customizability: You can customise the look of the overlays easily from the settings. The overlay position, text contrast, and background opacity can be adjusted for better visibility. This is the same popular performance monitor from Steam Deck, and soon it will be available for Linux and SteamOS. First, you need to upgrade the Steam client to the beta version by selecting "Steam Beta Update" in Client Beta Participation under Interface settings. The client automatically downloads and installs the beta update, and then you can follow the steps below. Select the In-Game tab and scroll to locate the 'Overlay performance monitor'. Select the "Show performance monitor" drop-down and choose the position for the overlay. Finally, click the "Performance detail level" drop-down and select the desired option. This new in-game overlay by Valve is a nice upgrade since not everyone can go through the hassle of setting up Afterburner or Rivatuner. And Windows' Game Bar performance overlay is buggy and unreliable.
Tom's Guide
13-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
A new MSI Claw gaming handheld has just been spotted — and it may finally give me the chance to ditch Intel for AMD
After the somewhat ropey release of the first MSI Claw 7, the MSI Claw 8 AI+ retconned a lot of the biggest issues, and I actually quite enjoy it. However, it's hard to ignore the Intel-sized thorn in its paw. With limited game support for essential AI frame gen and resolution scaling trickery, which in and of itself is more basic than what you get from AMD, it's no surprise that the entire industry of the best gaming handhelds (except for MSI) has gone with Team Red. Well, if this way-too-convenient alignment of leaks and rumors is true, MSI has possibly got the memo and may offer both an Intel and AMD Ryzen Z2 version of its upcoming 7-inch handheld. Even better, given the timeline, I'm feeling optimistic about a Computex 2025 announcement! Let's talk about it. If there is any company in the world of computing that is most responsible for what I call 'website whoopsies' — giving information away on unannounced products via small site changes — it's MSI. And the team are staying true to form with the reveal of a new system called the MSI Claw 7 A2HM on an MSI LCD cover spare parts product page. This follows another leak back in February that showed the A2HM pass certification by the Japan Audio Society in February. Given it's already been certified and we're seeing it on a spare parts page, I'm quietly confident we'll see this at Computex. Now, when looking at this name, one thing jumped out at me and everyone else looking at it: there is no mention of 'AI+' in the name. This is an indicator that the new Claw 7 may come with a chip that doesn't have an NPU, or has a disabled NPU for AI features. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. And this key factor, plus a leak from Haze on X has had people thinking. Because while looking at the rest of the name — 'A2' meaning a second generation (first one was called 'A1') and the 'H' possibly meaning using the lower-specced Intel Core Ultra 200H Chipset — the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme has a disabled NPU. MSI will release Claw handheld utilizing AMD Ryzen AI Z2 ExtremeApril 11, 2025 So, as you put the puzzle pieces together, this rumor mill is starting to look more like a possibility, and I get why MSI would do this. Intel's XeSS frame gen trickery and resolution scaling are good, but very limited in terms of games that support it (200 last time we checked). Meanwhile, AMD's FSR (its equivalent to XeSS at over 300). And on top of that, I want to introduce another big benefit that would come from this. With Lenovo Legion Go 2S bringing a SteamOS variant to the party, Valve has recently changed the way it shows game verification for handhelds — namely, that you can see whether a game is compatible with SteamOS as a whole and not just Steam Deck. And while Valve is working with Intel to deliver Intel support for SteamOS, AMD has become the default platform for the far superior gaming handheld OS. This is down to the first-party Steam Deck running this silicon, which makes compatibility a cinch. Plus, as you saw when I put SteamOS on an Asus ROG Ally X, the performance and power efficiency gains are significant. If I could get something with the display quality of the Claw 8 AI+, but with AMD internals and the chance to stick SteamOS on it, we may very well be looking at my next new gaming handheld. If true, the Steam Deck 2 could face some steep competition if/when it comes out!
