Intel XeSS is now available in over 200 games, and XeSS 2 adoption is ramping up

Intel XeSS is now available in over 200 games, and with the recent release of the XeSS 2 SDK that adds Frame Generation, support will continue to grow.

Intel XeSS is now available in over 200 games, and XeSS 2 adoption is ramping up
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TL;DR: Intel XeSS, Intel’s AI-driven super resolution technology, now supports over 200 games, including recent hits like Civilization VII and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. XeSS 2 enhances performance and reduces latency, enabling smoother gameplay on Intel Arc GPUs and integrated Core Ultra processors, expanding viable gaming on laptops and handhelds.

Since its introduction in 2022 alongside the first Intel Arc GPUs, Intel's XeSS, the company's answer to NVIDIA DLSS, has reached a significant milestone. It's now available in over 200 games. The list includes several recent releases and popular titles like Civilization VII, F1 24, Marvel Rivals, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, and more.

Intel XeSS 2 adds Frame Generation Low Latency technology, image credit: Intel.
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Intel XeSS 2 adds Frame Generation Low Latency technology, image credit: Intel.

Like NVIDIA's DLSS and AMD's new FSR 4, Intel XeSS uses an AI approach for its XeSS Super Resolution solution. With its new Battlemage architecture for mobile and desktop GPUs that debuted late last year, Intel XeSS 2 has introduced XeSS Frame Generation and Xe Low Latency to boost performance further. Adoption of XeSS 2 is still limited, but Intel notes that "adoption is picking up," with 19 titles now supporting XeSS 2.

With XeSS Super Resolution, XeSS Frame Generation, and Xe Low Latency to reduce latency, Intel notes that on the Intel Arc B580 GPU, Diablo 4 sees a 4X increase in performance, and Assassin's Creed: Shadows sees a 2.4X increase.

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In addition to supporting discrete Arc graphics cards, XeSS 2 is available on select Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2), which include integrated Arc graphics and dedicated AI hardware. Gaming on a processor with integrated graphics is now viable thanks to chips like the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H with built-in Intel Arc 140T GPU.

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Per the performance chart above, games go from being unplayable at 20-30 FPS at 1080p to running at a smooth 60+ FPS in a wide range of titles, including Hogwarts Legacy and Marvel Rivals. This is cool as it opens the door to gaming on more laptops and portable gaming handhelds. With Xe Low Latency, which reduces latency by 45% on average, games will run faster and be more responsive to control.

Hopefully, we will see more titles add XeSS 2 support in the coming months, as DLSS's widespread support makes it a key selling point for picking up a GeForce RTX GPU. The odds are that this will be the case, as Intel recently released the XeSS 2 SDK to "enable quick and easy integration by developers."