Intel DG2 GPU with 256 Execution Units Offers GTX 1050 Performance

[Sempron Guy]

Raja will spend the first 10mins on Intel's launch day stream why they choose this x color on the heatsink.

 

[jardows]

If it performs like a 1050, and is priced where the 1050 was at launch, I won't complain too much.

 

[Fouquin]

All this conjecture based on OpenCL performance? OpenCL is not indicative of 3D graphics performance... For example Vega 56 outperforms RX 5700 XTs in OpenCL, and in games the 5700 XT absolutely trashes the Vega 56.

 

[Punkenjoy]

Well it's still way too early to really know what is going to happen. We lack too much information.

We don't know if this chip have it's own memory, or use the system RAM, if it have it's own memory, what type, what speed, etc.
We don't know what is the TDP but since it's a laptop part, it can be quite low.

So way to few information to really know what is going on. But let's say this chip is a IGP that use dedicated memory and run at 30w, it's impressive. If it's a decidated GPU using 64 bit GDDR6 at 100w, still somehow good. If the memory bus is 128 bit +, i would say the performance become to be bothersome altought it would still depend on how much power it can use. if it have 128 bit GDDR6 but run at 50w, that is good performance. Not amazing, but reasonably good.

So i recommend we wait for more detail before jumping on bandwagon or trashing the product.

 

[eidairaman1]

I'm in a "wait & see" frame of mind. The DG1, for the market it's aimed at, hit the mark spot-on. Saying that the DG2 will be a 3070ti competitor is more ambitious then I am willing to accept. However, credit where it's due, with the DG1, Intel succeeds where it wanted to. Willing to give the benefit of the doubt, but only in a reasonable way. I think we can expect something good from DG2.

Im not holding my breath, it was Raja Koduri that nearly killed RTG, on top of that intel igps have been completly lacking.

 

[lexluthermiester]

Im not holding my breath, it was Raja Koduri that nearly killed RTG, on top of that intel igps have been completly lacking.

Have taken a look at the DG1? In spite of all the criticisms, it performs well in the market segment it's intended for. You of all people should know that a good performance is a good performance regardless of reputation.

 

[ltkAlpha]

If I were Intel I'd try to go for at least 1060 performance for my entry level gaming GPU in late (?) 2021. 1050 impressed no one even when it came out back in 2016.

 

[lexluthermiester]

If I were Intel I'd try to go for at least 1060 performance for my entry level gaming GPU in late (?) 2021.

Intel DG1 opening entry was perfectly placed. It is right where they wanted it and succeeds in that market segment.

1050 impressed no one even when it came out back in 2016.

Incorrect. The 1050/1050ti were excellent value offerings. They fit very well into a market segment that needed them and to this day still perform on a level that is acceptable to anyone needing a budget card for light gaming.

 

[Mussels]

I had a low profile 1050ti and used it to play games on a 1080P TV/HTPC - they were not bad cards, just badly priced at the time

The real reason these cards are dead in the water, is that they only work on very specific CPU and mobo combinations... they're really an add in booster for the IGP, until they work on everything