Intel’s new Lunar Lake Core Ultra processors are packing a serious graphics punch with the next-generation Xe2 ‘Battlemage’ integrated GPUs, boasting significant performance improvements over previous generations and even outperforming AMD’s Ryzen AI 300 series APUs in some games. These GPUs offer impressive ray tracing capabilities and support for Intel’s XeSS upscaling technology, resulting in smoother gameplay and enhanced visuals.
Intel’s new Core Ultra Series 2 processors, codenamed Lunar Lake, boast impressive integrated GPUs featuring the Xe2 architecture. These GPUs offer significant performance gains over previous generations, making them ideal for thin and light laptops. The integrated GPU’s capabilities extend to gaming, as demonstrated by the upcoming MSI Claw 8 AI+ gaming handheld. The new chips also showcase significant power efficiency improvements, making them a compelling option for consumers seeking a balance between performance and battery life.
Intel is gearing up for a comeback in the discrete GPU market with its new Xe2 ‘Battlemage’ architecture. This architecture promises a 50% performance boost and will debut in Lunar Lake-based laptops later this year, before hitting the desktop market in 2025. It features a scalable design, enhanced memory bandwidth, and improved performance per watt.
