Raja Koduri has been testing the Xe-HPG gaming GPU in 3DMark

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Intel Graphics boss ran the GPU through a new DirectX 12 Ultimate feature test.

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[Yoyoyo69]

It's strange, all of the money Intel poured into areas they wanted to dominate (granted they made sense at the time), the one area they neglected (well one of two really, cpu being the big one), has cist them big.

If Intel had invested in GPU, like their engineers wanted years back, AMD would be dead, not even a question.

AMD have now risen from the dead with a vengeance and Intel are trying to create a discrete GPU.

In reality, they should throw huge, vast amounts at this, it's not just about becoming established, it's about remaining relevant (yes they still control enterprise for now).

They costs required to create, should be considered money well spent, any sales will cover this (provided they're competent) and the added benefit is they have an in to this sector (integrated don't count - I said so).

[ik9000]

Larrabee#2 might actually be more than a pipe dream!?!

<falls off chair>

<rubs eyes>

better hope it stands up to the competition, but the fact they haven't quietly cancelled it like last time suggests they think it might have legs...