Intel texture compression relieves memory crunch

Visual effects run on iGPUs now.

June 20, 2025

Jon Peddie

The role of GPUs is changing as the gap between discrete and integrated GPUs narrows due to architectural advancements and Moore’s law. Intel’s Arc GPUs now support advanced features like DirectX 12 Ultimate, ray tracing, and neural graphics, enabling high-end gaming on power-efficient mobile devices. Intel is improving rendering techniques such as path tracing and fluorescence simulation, making them more efficient for low-power hardware. Their AI-driven denoising, Open Image Denoise, enhances image quality in real time. Intel also develops neural texture compression to lower memory use while preserving quality, aiming to deliver immersive visuals across a wider range of devices,

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