Intel's Chief Architect of Graphics, Raja Koduri, has given us the first glimpse of the next-gen Xe-HPG based DG2 GPU which will be powering their upcoming line of discrete gaming graphics cards.

Raja Koduri Shows off Intel Xe-HPG Graphics Architecture Powered DG2 GPU With 512 EUs or 4096 Cores, Coming To Discrete Gaming Cards Soon!

The Intel Xe-HPG based DG2 GPU pictured is the DG2-512 variant that we heard about in recent rumors. The chip seems to be ready for mass production and will be heading to discrete gaming graphics cards later this year. The DG2-512 SKU is one of the several DG2 GPU variants that will launch for desktop and mobility platforms.

Xe-HPG (DG2) real candy - very productive time at the Folsom lab couple of weeks ago. “From jittery journeys to buttery smooth” said @rogerdchandler -

lots of game and driver optimization work ahead for @gfxlisa’s software team. They are all very excited..and a little scared:) pic.twitter.com/tQcfEWf8p4

— Raja Koduri (@Rajaontheedge) June 2, 2021

Definitely looking at it - the DL capabilities of Xe HPG architecture do lend to approaches that achieve better quality and performance. We will definitely try to align with open approaches to make ISVs job easier..

— Raja Koduri (@Rajaontheedge) June 2, 2021

In another tweet, Raja confirms that Xe-HPG DG2 GPUs will be rocking DL capabilities to offer better quality and performance in upscaling software technologies such as DLSS and FSR. Intel competitor to FSR and DLSS will take a more open approach to make ISV's job easier.

Intel Xe-HPG DG2 512 EU Discrete Gaming Graphics Cards Specifications

Each Xe-HPG based DG2 GPU SKU will come in various configurations which will range from the full-fat chip to several cut-down variants. This is similar to NVIDIA's Ampere GA102-400, GA102-200 naming schemes, or AMD's Navi 21 XTX, Navi 21 XT, Navi 21 XL naming conventions. The top DG2 512 EU variant has just one configuration listed so far and that utilizes the full die with 4096 cores, 256-bit bus interface, and up to 16 GB GDDR6 memory (8 GB GDDR6 listed too). Based on demand and yields, Intel could produce more variants of this flagship chip but we can't say for sure right now.

A concept image of Intel's upcoming XE GPUs.

The Xe-HPG DG2 512 EU chip is suggested to feature clocks of up to 2.2 GHz though we don't know if these are the average clocks or the maximum boost clocks. Also, it is stated that Intel's initial TDP target was 225-250W but that's been upped to around 275W now. We can expect a 300W variant with dual 8-pin connectors too if Intel wants to push its clocks even further. We have also already seen leaked PCB and pictures of an ES Xe-HPG DG2 based graphics card which you can see here.

Intel Xe-HPG Based Discrete Alchemist GPU Configurations: