Intel opens up XeSS 2 to AMD and Nvidia GPUs with XeSS 2.1
XeSS Frame Generation is now available on non-Intel graphics cards
Intel has officially updated its XeSS technology to version 2.1, opening up the company’s XeSS technologies to other GPU manufacturers. This time, XeSS has not received any new features. In that regard, XeSS 2.1 is similar to XeSS 2. However, it adds support to XeSS Frame Generation and XeLL (Low Latency) to non-Intel graphics cards.
GPUs with Shader Model 6.4 or newer can support Intel XeSS Frame Generation with XeLL. Note that XeLL is not supported when XeSS Frame Generation is disabled on non-Intel GPUs. Shader Model 6.4 is available on Nvidia RTX and AMD RDNA (or newer) graphics cards.
Introducing XeSS Frame Generation with Xe Low Latency support for non-Intel GPUs:
- Requires Shader Model 6.4 support
- Standalone XeLL is not supported on non-Intel GPUs
XeSS Super Resolution Vulkan API Enhancements:
- Improved error reporting
- Improved Vulkan validation layer support
- Bug fixes and stability improvements
– Intel XeSS 2.1 Release Notes – via GitHub
Intel® XeSS 2 is now supported on other vendors GPUs! Developers can offer AI-based frame generation with low-latency technology to many more gamers by using the updated XeSS 2.1 SDK available today.
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— Intel Software (@IntelSoftware) August 1, 2025
Game Developers now have more reasons to support XeSS
Thanks to XeSS 2.1, Intel’s complete XeSS feature set is available to use on non-Intel graphics cards. Intel’s DP4a version of XeSS-SR (Super Resolution) was already available for 3rd party GPU users. Now, XeSS Frame Generation and Low Latency are also available to non-Intel GPU owners. This is great news for AMD and Nvidia GPU owners who desire additional options.
Intel has a low market share within the GPU market. Because of this, they need to find ways to encourage developers to adopt their XeSS technology. Widespread XeSS support will help Intel sell its future graphics cards, making this move vital for Intel’s future as a GPU producer.
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