Could Intel enable XeSS via drivers? Can play many games at 4K 60fps, but 4K is a waste of resources

[laxesta]

The technology is superb, and even Digital Foundry recommends using these technologies -DLSS, XeSS- over 4K native. And I can understand why. 

Quite a few games look like animated movies with it enabled, not a single jaggie in sight. 

There is a recent interview with Tom Petersen from Intel, where he mentions at the 25:35 mark that they can add XeSS support as part of the driver, mentioning they have an hybrid model:

DF Direct Special: Inside Intel Arc - What's Happening With GPUs, XeSS and Ray Tracing? - YouTube 

After using XeSS in many games I don't want to play 4K native anymore, it's a waste of resources, AA is worse and the IQ is not as good compared to XeSS Quality and Ultra Quality, also you get extra detail with these.

[Mark9_Intel]

Hello laxesta,

Thank you for posting on the Intel Arc communities. 

We appreciate the feedback given on Intel® XeSS.

Take into consideration that Intel® XeSS is a technology that has to be implemented by game developers. Intel® XeSS uses open standards to ensure wide availability on many games and across a broad set of shipping hardware, from both Intel® and other GPU vendors.*

The main requirement for the XeSS algorithm is graphics drivers with support for Shader Model 6.4, making it compatible with a broad set of shipping hardware.

Integration into game engines is a key part of enabling further XeSS adoption. Intel is working closely with leading game engine providers to integrate XeSS.

For further information about what is Intel® XeSS, its benefits, availability, integrations, and SDKs. Check our article Intel® XeSS (Xe Super Sampling) FAQ: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000090012/graphics/intel-arc-dedicated-graphics-family.html

If you have any questions please let me know!

Best regards, 

Mark S.  

Intel Customer Support Technician

[LuisGustav_A_Intel]

Hello laxesta, 

I was checking your case and would like to know if you need further assistance? 

Best regards, 

Luis A. 

Intel Customer Support Technician. 

[LuisGustav_A_Intel]

Hello laxesta, 

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Thank you for choosing Intel.  

Best regards,  

Luis A. 

Intel Customer Support Technician