Intel Launches XeSS 3 Multi-Frame Generation for Arc Alchemist and Battlemage Graphics Cards

Intel has officially introduced support for its innovative Multi-Frame Generation (MFG) technology across all Arc GPUs, following the release of the new graphics driver.

Launch of Intel Graphics Driver 8509: Advanced XeSS 3 Multi-Frame Generation Support

The unveiling of Intel’s XeSS 3 Multi-Frame Generation marks a significant milestone, initially available for Panther Lake processors and integrated graphics (iGPUs).The latest driver version, 32.0.101.8509, expands this advanced feature to the earlier generation of GPUs, notably the Arc Alchemist and Battlemage series.

As detailed in the release notes, the XeSS 3 MFG technology is now compatible with both discrete and integrated graphics from the Arc Alchemist and Battlemage families. This comprehensive support means that users with newer architectures, including Meteor Lake, Arrow Lake, and Lunar Lake processors, can now utilize XeSS 3 MFG even in their integrated graphics settings. The integration of this technology allows for enhanced gaming performance, generating three artificial frames for every two rendered frames, thereby increasing frame rates significantly.

This release extends support beyond the Intel® Arc™ GPUs in Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 listed products to include:

Intel® Arc™ B-Series discrete GPUs (Codename Battlemage)

Intel® Arc™ A-Series discrete GPUs (Codename Alchemist)

Intel® Arc™ GPUs in Intel® Core™ Ultra 2 series processors (Codename Lunar Lake and Arrow Lake H)

Intel® Arc™ GPUs in Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Codename Meteor Lake)

Previously, the Multi-Frame Generation feature was limited to Panther Lake CPUs equipped with Xe3-based integrated graphics. However, savvy users found workarounds that allowed MFG to be utilized on earlier models, including the Battlemage and Alchemist series, by transferring DLL files between different driver versions.

Utilizing these makeshift solutions, many users reported substantial improvements, with frame rates nearing triple the usual rate even on entry-level GPUs like the Arc A380 in demanding titles such as Cyberpunk 2077. While the 4X mode of MFG can introduce some input lag, modes offering 2X and 3X settings maintain minimal delay, ensuring that high-paced gaming experiences remain enjoyable.

For more information, visit the official source: Intel

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