Tuesday, September 15th 2020

Intel DG2 Discrete Xe Graphics Block Diagram Surfaces

New details have leaked on Intel's upcoming DG2 graphics accelerator, which could help shed some light on what exactly can be expected from Intel's foray into the discrete graphics department. For one, a product listing shows an Intel DG2 graphic accelerator being paired with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and a Tiger Lake-H CPU (45 W version with 8 cores, which should carry only 32 EUs in integrated graphics hardware). This 8 GB of GDDR6 detail is interesting, as it points towards a 256-bit memory bus - one that is expected to be paired with the 512 EU version of Intel's DG2 (remember that a 384 EU version is also expected, but that one carries only 6 GB of GDDR6, which most likely means a 192-bit bus.

Videocardz says they have received an image for the block diagram on Intel's DG2, pointing towards a 189 mm² die area for the 384 EU version. Looking at component density, it seems that this particular diagram may refer to an MXM design, commonly employed as a discrete notebook solution. 6 total GDDR6 chips are seen in the diagram, thus pointing towards a memory density of 6 GB and the aforementioned 192-bit bus. Other specs that have turned up in the meantime point towards a USB-C interface being available for the DG2, which could either point towards a Thunderbolt 4-supporting design, or something like Virtual Link.
Sources: Uniko's Hardware @ Twitter, Komachi @ twitter, via Videocardz
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31 Comments on Intel DG2 Discrete Xe Graphics Block Diagram Surfaces

#26
bug
ApocalypseeIm talking about the driver. They need to step up the driver department. Their IGP driver is not up to par compared to nvidia/AMD. A good hardware also need a good software to compliment each other
You lost me. Are you talking about Intel's drivers back then or their drivers today? Because I don't think Nvidia has an IGP these days, whereas Intels' drivers are way better than they used to be. Probably not flawless, but then again, which GPU/IGP driver is?
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Apocalypsee
bugYou lost me. Are you talking about Intel's drivers back then or their drivers today? Because I don't think Nvidia has an IGP these days, whereas Intels' drivers are way better than they used to be. Probably not flawless, but then again, which GPU/IGP driver is?
Both. I don't expect perfect driver but they need more flexibility on settings. Usually their driver is barren with very little settings to control.
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bug
ApocalypseeBoth. I don't expect perfect driver but they need more flexibility on settings. Usually their driver is barren with very little settings to control.
Yeah, well, they weren't serious about 3D now. But now that they are, they'd better offer a control panel similar to the competition.
I wonder if they'll do the legwork to provide game profiles in a timely manner.
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mastrdrver
bugYeah, well, they weren't serious about 3D now. But now that they are, they'd better offer a control panel similar to the competition.
I wonder if they'll do the legwork to provide game profiles in a timely manner.
Intel has never been serious about 3D. They weren't the last time they did a discrete card and I don't expect anything to change because it would require a change in the corporate culture.
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#30
Bubster
I think Intel got something up its sleeve coming right up...
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#31
MrGRiMv25
VerpalI would be pleasantly surprised if Intel can offer a Xe GPU with RTX 3070 level performance, 256bit is a bit worrying, however.
I don't see why a 256bit memory bus is worrying if they're using GDDR6. Even at 14Gbps it's 448GB/s bandwidth, and if they use 16Gbps then that's an even healthier 512GB/s. Hopefully Intel has learned its lesson from previous graphics failures and this Xe gen will be a decent competitor.
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