XeSS 1.3, the latest version of Intel’s AI-enhanced super-sampling technology, is now supported as part of an updated feature test in 3DMark that includes an XeSS Feature Test Frame Inspector tool, one that allows users to export individual frames for comparison between different quality modes and XeSS versions, UL Solutions has announced. The update retains support for previous versions of XeSS, including XeSS 1.0, 1.1, and 1.2.
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Ul Solutions on 3DMark’s new XeSS 1.3.1 update:
- “…we’re excited to announce support for Intel’s latest version of XeSS. XeSS 1.3 aims to deliver notable improvements in performance and image quality.”
- “The Intel XeSS feature test, and the XeSS 1.3.1 update were developed with input from Intel to ensure a best-practice implementation of XeSS.”
- “With the release of this update, you can choose to run the XeSS feature test, and the XeSS feature test frame inspector using XeSS 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3.1.”
The XeSS quality modes that are supported, including resolution scalings:
| Preset | Resolution scaling in previous XeSS versions | Resolution scaling in XeSS 1.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Native Anti-Aliasing | N/A | 1.0x (Native resolution) |
| Ultra Quality Plus | N/A | 1.3x |
| Ultra Quality | 1.3x | 1.5x |
| Quality | 1.5x | 1.7x |
| Balanced | 1.7x | 2.0x |
| Performance | 2.0x | 2.3x |
| Ultra Performance | N/A | 3.0x |
UL Solutions added:
XeSS 1.3 brought new quality settings for gamers, with the resolution scaling for each mode adjusted to reflect new improvements to image quality. Using the XeSS Feature Test Frame Inspector tool, you can export individual frames for comparison between different quality modes and XeSS versions.
XeSS (Xe Super Sampling) is an Intel graphics technology that uses AI-enhanced upscaling to improve performance while maintaining high image fidelity. XeSS renders each frame at a lower resolution to boost performance and then uses AI upscaling to generate frames at the target output resolution.