Intel has announced that its XeSS (Xe Super Sampling) technology is now supported in over 200 games, marking a significant milestone for its AI-driven upscaling solution. However, the company did not provide a complete list. While the official XeSS website currently lists 13 titles supporting XeSS 2. Intel’s Xe Super Sampling 2 (XeSS 2) is Intel’s cutting-edge AI-based upscaling technology designed to improve gaming performance and visual fidelity. It comprises three core components: Super Resolution (XeSS-SR), which upscales lower-resolution images to higher resolutions without compromising performance; Frame Generation (XeSS-FG), which utilizes AI to interpolate additional frames for smoother motion; and Low Latency (XeLL), which reduces input lag for more responsive gameplay. Together, these features aim to deliver a seamless and immersive gaming experience.
The integration of XeSS 2 into more games has led to remarkable performance improvements. In Diablo IV, it achieved a 4x increase in average frames per second (FPS) compared to native rendering. Assassin’s Creed Shadows experienced a 2.4x FPS boost, while Marvel Rivals saw frame rates surge from 23 FPS to 66 FPS with XeSS 2 enabled, marking a 187% uplift. These enhancements are particularly beneficial for gamers using Intel’s Arc GPUs and Core Ultra processors with integrated Arc graphics. For example, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H with Arc 140T iGPU managed over 40 FPS at high presets in all tested games, with many surpassing 60 FPS when XeSS 2 was active.
Intel has also made XeSS 2’s Software Development Kit (SDK) freely available to developers via GitHub. This move is expected to accelerate the adoption of XeSS 2 in upcoming titles, benefiting gamers with more optimized and responsive experiences. As XeSS 2 continues to evolve, its integration into a broader array of games promises to redefine performance standards, offering gamers enhanced visuals and smoother gameplay without the need for high-end hardware.
Source : Intel