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Intel’s Ivy Bridge Architecture to Support DirectX 11 On-Chip

On March 22, 2011, in Ivy Bridge News, by webmaster

Incorporating the newly architected Intel (News Alert) HD graphics on each 32 nm die, it offers significant graphics performance improvements over previous-generation graphics for both HD media processing and mainstream gaming. The second generation multi-core processors improve performance and yet offer long battery life and the ability to design thinner, lighter and more innovative laptops and all-in-one PCs, said the maker.

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Intel to Integrate DirectX 11 in Ivy Bridge Chips

On March 22, 2011, in Ivy Bridge News, by webmaster

That puts Intel a full generation behind Advanced Micro Devices on DirectX technology. AMD has already implemented DirectX 11 in its Fusion low-power chips, which were officially announced on Tuesday. Like Intel’s most recent chips, the Fusion chips combine the graphics processor and CPU in a single piece of silicon.

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Intel’s 22nm Ivy Bridge appears on the horizon

On March 22, 2011, in Ivy Bridge News, by webmaster

Although there isn’t much news on exactly what changes the new chips will bring, a few details have started to emerge on some of the likely improvements. One of the biggest will be a DirectX 11 graphics core, combined with the second generation QuickSync video technology. At least in terms of features, the revamped GPU will be able to match AMD’s integrated offerings, and media-buffs should appreciate the enhanced encoding and decoding capabilities over the already impressive QuickSync.

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