Intel’s XeSS Update 2.1 Expands GPU Support
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- XeSS 2.1 update brings XeSS 2 frame-generation and low-latency technology support for Nvidia and AMD GPUs.
- XeSS is a software kit that enables upscaling and improves performance and image quality in video games.
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Prior to the update, many of the features were exclusive to Intel Arc GPUs.
Intel updated Xess. The 2.1 update allows XeSS 2 Frame-generation and low-latency technology support to function on Nvidia and AMD GPUs. Intel’s XeSS is a software kit that enables upscaling and improves performance and image quality in video games. Prior to the update, these features were exclusive to Intel’s Arc GPUs, with only the upscaler running on non-Intel GPUs.
Here are the full update notes, according to the official XeSS SKD 2.1.0 update post:
Introducing XeSS Frame Generation with Xe Low Latency support for non-Intel GPUs:
- Requires Shader Model 6.4 support
- Standalone XeLL is not supported on non-Intel GPUs
XeSS Super Resolution Vulkan API Enhancements:
- Improved error reporting
- Improved Vulkan validation layer support
- Bug fixes and stability improvements
The new features are available on all GPUs that support Shader Model 6.4, with XeLL being unavailable as an independent feature, but it will be available when running SeSS 2 Frame-Gen, according to WCFTech. XeSs 2 support has reportedly been added to over 20 games, with the new update facilitating XeSS support additions for developers.
