Intel’s XeSS 3 Multi-Frame Generation technology was originally expected to be officially launched this month, but now players and testers have found a way to “turn on the curve”, allowing even old cards to be used. As soon as the news came out, the entire PC hardware circle immediately exploded, because this means that entry-level GPUs may also receive graphics improvements close to the next generation!
What is XeSS 3
XeSS 3 is a technology launched by Intel to improve game image quality and smoothness. Its focus is “Multiple Frame Generation” (MFG). To put it simply, in addition to enlarging the picture and making it clearer, it also uses AI to automatically generate additional transition pictures between the two real pictures, making the game look smoother and smoother. For example, a game that originally only had 60 frames may be nearly doubled or even higher after turning on XeSS 3. Especially in games that require graphics card performance such as “Black Myth” and “Cyberpunk 2077”, the smoothness can be significantly improved!
Arc A380 can actually run 150FPS
Someone on YouTube tested this method on the Arc A380, an entry-level desktop graphics card, and the results were pretty amazing. Using “Cyberpunk 2077” in 1080p, low image quality settings, and XeSS 2 Ultra Quality mode, the performance was originally about 50 to 60FPS, but after turning on Multi-Frame Generation, it directly jumped to about 130 to 150FPS.
However, the cost is also obvious. At 4x magnification, there will be increased input lag and image afterimage. This means that although the frame rate seems to be high, it is not necessarily suitable for all types of games.
MSI Claw handheld console can also be opened secretly!
Another YouTuber ETA PRIME also used the same method to successfully enable this feature on the Arc 140V iGPU of the MSI Claw handheld console. There are even 2x, 3x, and 4x Multi-Frame Generation control menus in Intel Graphics Software.
Test footage shows that it works in multiple games at 1200p, and even reaches an average of 157FPS at 800p using 4x magnification. However, the video also mentions that this feature currently only takes effect in games that originally support XeSS Frame Generation, and some games need to lower the magnification to avoid latency issues.
Taking this Intel Core Ultra version of the MSI Claw 8 AI handheld device as an example, the currently circulating method is to force open the Multi-Frame Generation option that is not originally supported by the device by replacing the DLL file in the graphics card driver. This is not an official support path, and Intel has not confirmed that this is a normal function. The actual effect will vary depending on the game, settings and magnification.
Formal support has not come yet
Intel has actually confirmed that XeSS 3 Multi-Frame Generation will be launched this month and will support Alchemist, Battlemage graphics cards, and Core Ultra 100, 200, and 300 series iGPUs. However, the actual performance and stability on the old architecture are not yet known.
The method found by the players themselves this time can be regarded as an early exposure of the potential of this technology. Judging from the fact that entry-level cards like the A380 can significantly increase frame rates, once the official version is officially launched, the game life of mid- to low-end graphics cards may be extended even further!