Intel’s Xe2 GPU To Be Better Than Meteor Lake

As AMD's Zen 5 CPUs gain traction, Intel is prepared to catch attention with its next Lunar Lake processors, which include the new Xe2 GPU architecture. The Core Ultra 200V processors, which will be released alongside the Arrow Lake series later this year, are expected to provide significant increases in graphics performance, placing them as serious CPU competitors.

In a recent Intel Technology YouTube video, Intel fellow Tom Petersen shared fresh information about the Xe2 architecture. Petersen emphasised that, while precise technical improvements such as XMX instructions and improved pixel backends are critical, real-world performance is the most important indicator for customers. According to Petersen, Lunar Lake graphics are predicted to give roughly 1.5 times the performance of the previous generation, with the possibility of even greater increases in higher-end versions.

Intel's Core Ultra 200V processors, which are intended for smaller devices like ultra-books and handhelds, will be outfitted with either Arc 140V or 130V graphics. Early benchmarks suggest that the Arc 140V could perform similarly to a mobile Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650, while final evaluations will be conducted after release. The Core Ultra 200V series will be officially revealed on 3 September, 2024, with products powered by these processors following shortly thereafter.

If the Xe2 architecture meets expectations, it might signify a dramatic shift in Intel's GPU goals, potentially paving the way for a greater presence in the graphics card market with the Battlemage series. This breakthrough comes as Intel seeks to challenge AMD's dominance and make significant gains in the competitive GPU scene.