Intel’s latest processors haven’t exactly garnered glowing reviews, primarily due to the lack of significant upgrades in gaming performance from the 14th generation.
However, when it comes to the integrated GPU (iGPU) performance for gaming, there seems to be a notable improvement. So, how does the iGPU of the Core Ultra Series processors stack up?
Intel Arrow Lake iGPU Performance Matches GTX 1050 Ti
According to a review by the YouTube channel ETA Prime, Intel’s flagship processor, the Core Ultra 9 285K, shows a considerable performance increase compared to its predecessors. Intel has equipped this model with four Xe Cores, running at a clock speed of 2GHz.
Benchmark tests reveal that the new iGPU can compete directly with the GTX 1050 Ti. In the 3DMark TimeSpy test, the processor achieved a score of 2288, which is only about 2% lower than the 1050 Ti’s score.
This indicates that Intel’s latest iGPU can handle several games at medium settings in 1080p, achieving frame rates between 40 to 60 fps. Although its specifications may still fall short compared to AMD’s offerings in the iGPU space, it has proven capable of holding its own against the competition.
Impressive Performance with Low Power Consumption
Remarkably, this impressive performance does not come at a high power cost, which is often expected from Intel products. Tests show that the CPU does not exceed 60 watts, aligning with Intel’s claims of reduced power consumption.
However, overall, the latest Intel processors still lag behind AMD’s newest line-up. Most users opting for the Core Ultra 9 series are likely to pair it with a discrete GPU, making the powerful iGPU more of a nice-to-have feature rather than a necessity. What are your thoughts on this?
