Not to be melodramatic, today might be one of the most important days in PC gaming history.
Now the question is just whether Intels discrete GPUs are any good.
Still, theres a lot to unpack here.
The technically inclined can go read Intels officialannouncement, but weve summed up the main things you should know.
So can I go buy an Intel GPU and stick it into my desktop now?
Intel is rolling out its Arc family of GPUs slowly, starting with entry-level units designed for mainstream laptops.
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What do Intels Arc chips do differently from AMD and Nvidia?
To that effect, Arc GPUs will support Intels take on AI-based upscaling called XeSS.
Unfortunately, XeSS it does require game developers to get on board to support the technology.
That said, the neat thing about XeSS is that it doesntonlywork with Intels GPUs.
That helps increase its chances of widespread adoption in the long run.
What else can Arc do?
Unfortunately, its just too early to tell.
But again, the proof is in the pudding.
What does this mean for the tech industry?
One things for sure: the GPU industry has never been so exciting.
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