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Iris Xe graphics cards for OEMs.
The Intel Iris Xe is based on the Xe-LP architecture, featuring 80 EUs (Execution Units), 4GB of LPDDR4X memory across a 128-bit memory bus, and PCIe 4.0 x4. With support for up to 3 displays, this GPU is based on Intel’s 10nm SuperFin process node and, according to HardwareLuxx, has a 30W TDP design. Additionally, it supports Adaptive Sync, Display HDR, AV1 decode, and artificial intelligence capabilities through the DP4a deep-learning inference acceleration. Clock frequencies are still unknown, but it should sit between the 1350MHz of the higher-tier Xe-LP iGPU and the 1650MHz of the Iris Xe Max graphics card.
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Intel started shipping its first Iris Xe graphics cards to PC manufacturers on Tuesday a fantastic milestone for the company’s newfound push into discrete GPUs. But shortly after we covered the announcement, the company delivered a major bummer of a clarification: Intel’s first graphics card won’t work on AMD-powered systems.
“The Iris Xe discrete add-in card will be paired with 9th-gen (Coffee Lake-S) and 10th gen (Comet Lake-S) Intel Core desktop processors and Intel B460, H410, B365, and H310C chipset-based motherboards,” an Intel spokesperson told PCWorld. “These motherboards require a special BIOS that supports Intel Iris Xe, so the cards will not be compatible in other systems.”
Intel’s first dedicated graphics cards for desktop will soon pop up on the market as part of pre-built systems customers can buy. The chipmaker has announced that it has officially launched the Iris Xe discrete desktop graphics cards, which it developed with partners, including Asus. Intel first gave us a glimpse of the graphics chip called “DG1” while in development at CES 2020.
Arriving in pre-built systems soon on January 27, 2021, 5:16 30 comments
What just happened? Intel has announced that its Iris Xe discreet graphics cards for desktops are shipping to system builders for use. The company has developed the cards alongside board partners Asus and Colorful, and they will appear in pre-built systems aimed at mainstream users and small- to medium-sized businesses.
Formerly codenamed DG1, the Iris Xe desktop cards aren t aimed at demanding gamers Intel isn t positioning them as a gaming products. They come with 4GB of LPDDR4X and feature 80 execution units, fewer than the 96 EUs found in the Iris Xe Max GPU used in Tiger Lake laptop CPUs. Intel compares the latter to Nvidia s MX350 to give you an idea of its perceived competition.
Intel s debut Iris Xe graphics cards are headed to.
Intel s debut Iris Xe graphics cards are headed to prebuilt PCs (but not for gaming)
Intel will sell a discrete desktop GPU aimed at mainstream users and small businesses. Credit: Gordon Mah Ung
Either the GPU shortage really is that bad, or maybe Intel’s DG1 is really that good, because the company announced Tuesday morning that its first-generation Iris Xe desktop graphics cards is shipping to partners.
The company said its Iris Xe, previously codenamed DG1, will be sold to system integrators basically PC companies smaller than OEMs such as Dell and HP who will use the graphics cards in PCs aimed at mainstream users as well as small- and medium-sized businesses.