Intel runs Battlefield V on laptop with integrated Xe graphics

Attempting to play computer games with graphics settings higher than the potato level has long been ruled out with Intel’s integrated graphics chips. With the architecture Xe, Intel intends to change this established truth, where the architecture first sees the light of day for consumers in the form of the processor family “Tiger Lake” for laptops.

The exact capacity that Xe in portable form offers is not known, but Intel’s performance strategist Ryan Shrout now offers a taste test in the form of a Twitter post. In the accompanying video, Ryan Shrout shows how a laptop prototype computer with a Tiger Lake processor runs the game Battlefield V without noticeable problems. He also notes that the system uses early drivers and software, so performance can be even better when processors reach commerce.

Perks of the job! Took a prototype Tiger Lake system for a spin on Battlefield V to stretch its legs. Impressive thin and light gaming perf with Xe graphics! Early drivers/sw, but it’s the first time I’ve seen this game run like this on integrated gfx. More later this year! pic.twitter.com/f1Qlz2jMyB

— Ryan Shrout (@ryanshrout) June 17, 2020

The game runs at a resolution of 1,920 × 1,080 pixels, with graphics settings at the High level. In the FRAPS measurement tool, which measures image update, the computer delivers around 30 FPS. With the Xe-based integrated Gen12 processor for processors, Intel is taking up the fight with both AMD’s APU-rated processors and Nvidia’s entry-level graphics card for laptops.

Intel’s “Tiger Lake” processors are expected to hit the market in the summer of 2020. According to Intel, the Xe architecture will also be switched to integrated graphics cards later in the year.

What do you think about Intel Xe for laptops, is it a threat to AMD or just an improvement over previous generations of integrated Intel graphics?