A new 3DMark update has just been released by developers UL which features a test for Intel’s new XeSS (Xe Super Sampling) AI-enhanced upscaling technology. This new technology works similarly to the AMD FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution) and NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) where it uses AI-enhanced scaling to improve performance while maintaining high visual fidelity.
The update comes just after Intel’s new Arc A770 and Arc A750 graphics cards were announced at the end of last month and have already been shipped out to selected reviewers, with a full release of the new GPUs on October 12th.
3DMark is a benchmarking tool which lets you test and compare the gaming performance of your PC with a number of 3D tests designed to put your GPU to work.
The full Ray Tracing test completes two runs, one with XeSS disabled and then the next with it enabled. The first run measures your baseline performance using Temporary Anti-Aliasing (TAA), whereas the second run lowers the render resolution and then uses the XeSS mode and its AI magic to get the desired output resolution.
The new update also features a convenient 3DMark Intel XeSS frame inspector tool, once the benchmark is complete this tool allows you to measure the imade quality in a side-by-side comparison between native rendering and AI-enhanced rendering by Intel XeSS.
A GPU that supports Intel XeSS and Microsoft DirectX Raytracing Tier 1.1 is required to run the tests. XeSS-compatible GPUs include Intel Arc GPUs, as well as AMD Radeon and NVIDIA GeForce GPUs that support Shader Model 6.4. Windows 11 or Windows 10 64-bit 20H2 or newer is also required.
Nearly all 3DMark Advanced and Professional Edition owners can now download the new update for free. We say nearly as your edition of 3DMark must include the Port Royal upgrade, if not then you will need to purchase the update.