Topic: gpu architectures
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Intel Arc Alchemist: Xe vs. i915 Driver Performance on Linux 6.19
The article compares Intel's legacy **i915** and modern **Xe** kernel drivers for Linux, focusing on performance for Arc Alchemist and Meteor Lake GPUs like the Arc A580. The **Xe driver** is a forward-looking design with better support for modern architectures and non-x86 platforms, though Alche...
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Windows 11 Gaming Boost: Major Updates for PCs & Handhelds
Microsoft is rolling out major Windows 11 gaming optimizations, including boosted ray tracing and expanded Auto Super Resolution, for smoother gameplay and sharper visuals across desktops, laptops, and handhelds. Key features include the broader preview of the Xbox Full Screen Experience for a co...
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NVIDIA Ends Linux Support for Pascal GPUs, Disrupts Arch Users
NVIDIA has ended official driver support for older GPUs like the Pascal series, causing boot failures and graphical issues on Linux, especially for rolling-release distributions. Affected users must rely on an unofficial, community-maintained legacy driver from the Arch User Repository, which can...
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