Experimental project beats Intel in bringing 'real Intel XeSS super resolution' to SteamOS and Proton games on Linux
Intel has promised to do it itself, but Linux devs are an impatient bunch.
Intel's experimental project is bringing real XeSS super resolution and frame generation to SteamOS and Proton games on Linux. This developer, who has not received official approval from Intel, has released an experimental version on GitHub. By utilizing the matrix units of Intel's XMX, the project offers enhanced performance. The project was tested on a OneXPlayer 3 handheld and a discrete Arc B580 GPU, delivering a 29% performance boost in Cyberpunk and a 145% boost when combined with XeSS Frame Generation.
The installation process is simple, requiring just unpacking the release archive and running the install command. However, it is necessary to run the native Steam client for the XMX switch to work in Proton, whereas the Flatpak Steam client is currently unsupported. Intel's Arc GPUs, such as the Arc B580 and Arc B570, are still relatively affordable compared to other high-end graphics cards, making them a good option for building a Linux gaming tower.
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