The day has finally come for Intel, as they've now formally announced the first dedicated Xe GPU with the Intel Iris Xe "DG1". It's a huge thing for Intel, and it's taken them a long time to get here.
Sadly though, this first push is not for people building their own systems. Instead, they've teamed up with ASUS and Colorful to offer entry-level GPUs in their pre-built systems. Starting off at the low end makes a lot of sense though, so they can keep pushing and tweaking as needed before trying to capture a bigger slice of the market.
It actually appears to be based on the same parts as the Intel Iris Xe MAX, with Intel saying they "saw the opportunity to better serve the high-volume, value-desktop market with improved graphics, display and media acceleration capabilities" and this is the result of that.
Specifications:
| Iris Xe DG1 | |
|---|---|
| Architecture | 10 nm SuperFin |
| Execution Units | 80 |
| GPU Frequency | 1700+ |
| Memory | 4GB |
| Memory bus width | 128 bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 68 GB/s |
| TDP | 30 W |
An important announcement though, and the beginnings of more competition for both NVIDIA and AMD which the market really does need. Once we hear news on the Intel Xe HPG (the gaming GPUs), we will let you know, they've not given any fresh timeline HPG yet.
See more on it here.
Need a job? Intel are currently hiring for a Linux 3D Graphics developer! You would be responsible for "developing support for new features and enabling new platforms for 3D drivers on Linux, including having best in class support for OpenGL and Vulkan on our GPUs" and this includes working with Mesa. It's in Poland and seems like they're not accepting remote positions for it.
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
Found multiple similar issues from other people where they mention the "bad Intel" drivers.
I always thought the Intel OpenSource drivers were of very good quality. Did i miss anything? Or it's only with old chipsets?
less cu's more clockspeed and bandwidth.
So, maybe 10% faster than Renoir integrated graphics.
I think a nvidia mx450 competitor.
Arehandoro Jan 27, 2021
PublicNuisance Jan 27, 2021
Quoting: LinasMore options are great, but somehow I feel this will be used to tackle AMD, and NVIDIA will remain unchallenged.
Both will remain unchallenged for a while to be honest, Ironically its AMD's IP that they are using.
SirLootALot Jan 28, 2021
Quoting: pete910Ironically its AMD's IP that they are using.
Intel made some processors with integrated AMD GPUs on them, but I'm pretty sure "DG1" has nothing to do with AMD IP. Do you have any evidence otherwise?
https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Intel-Iris-Xe-DG1-Desktop
doomwarriorx Jan 28, 2021
Last edited by doomwarriorx on 28 January 2021 at 8:06 am UTC
Quoting: PhlebiacCould well have been for that tbh. However they would need either Nvidia's IP or AMD's to make a modern Graphics cardQuoting: pete910Ironically its AMD's IP that they are using.
Intel made some processors with integrated AMD GPUs on them, but I'm pretty sure "DG1" has nothing to do with AMD IP. Do you have any evidence otherwise?
PublicNuisance Jan 29, 2021
Quoting: PhlebiacAs noted on Phoronix, Linux users will want to steer clear of these for a while:
https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Intel-Iris-Xe-DG1-Desktop
Can't buy them anywhere right now regardless so that will be easy to do.
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