At CES 2025, Intel demonstrated its latest frame generation technology, XeSS 2 FG, showcasing significant improvements in performance and efficiency compared to the first generation. This new technology allows for smoother gameplay on laptops, even without dedicated graphics cards.
XeSS 2 FG Performance Boost
The demonstration was conducted using two 16-inch MSI Prestige laptops. One laptop featured an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor (with original XeSS), while the other had the newer Core Ultra 9 285H processor (with XeSS 2). Both laptops were tested running F1 24 with high graphics settings.
The laptop using the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H achieved around 60 frames per second (fps). However, the laptop with the Core Ultra 9 285H using XeSS 2 was able to reach approximately 100 fps.
Impressive Power Efficiency
What's even more impressive is that the Core Ultra 9 285H laptop was able to maintain a stable 60fps even when limited to only 15 watts of power, whereas the previous generation with XeSS required three times more power to reach a similar result. Without XeSS 2, the Core Ultra 9 285H could only achieve around 30fps at that same power limit.
XMX Core Requirement
It's crucial to note that XeSS 2 with frame generation (FG) requires dedicated XMX cores, found in newer Intel Arc graphics processors. This means it won't be available on systems without those integrated cores.
Intel Core Ultra 200H Series
Alongside the XeSS 2 demonstrations, Intel also announced its new line of Intel Core Ultra 200H mobile processors for laptops at CES 2025.
