Avast ye scurvy dogs! Intel's spanking new Arc driver be boostin' them Alchemist GPUs, makin' 'em four times faster! Arrr, me hearties!
2024-01-25
Arrr, me mateys! Intel be keepin' up with their driver releases, knockin' 'em out o' the proverbial park! And here be yet another one that truly delivers, ye scurvy dogs!
The biggest increase was seen in Just Cause 4, which experienced a near quadrupling of the frame rate. Just Cause 3 also saw a substantial 160% boost. Other games that saw significant improvements include Elex II, Space Engineers, Anno 1800, Civilization 6, and more.
Overall, there are 24 games that experienced improved frame rates thanks to the new driver, resulting in an average 37% uplift across those titles. These gains are particularly impressive considering the starting point of older PC games and the need for optimization.
This progress from Intel gives hope that their upcoming Battlemage GPUs could be a true rival for AMD and Nvidia. While they may not compete at the high-end of the market, better competition in the budget bracket is crucial.
However, Intel must ensure that they do not stumble with major launches like Starfield in the future. It is important for them to maintain their progress and avoid any major setbacks.
Overall, this new graphics driver from Intel showcases significant improvements in performance for their Arc GPUs, setting the stage for more competition in the graphics card market.