Intel has finally taken a deep dive into the performance issues plaguing its Arc GPUs, particularly when paired with older CPUs, and is actively investigating the problem.
Intel Tackles Performance Problems in Arc GPUs with Older CPU Models
At launch, Intel’s Arc B580 and B570 GPUs held promise, thanks to their hefty VRAM that outshone competitors. However, they failed to leave a mark on performance charts. One key reason for this lack of traction is poor optimization.
This isn’t merely about GPU drivers; there’s a deeper issue that has kept the Arc Battlemage GPUs trailing behind. Recall how Hardware Unboxed highlighted the subpar performance of the Arc B580 when used with older CPUs like the Ryzen 2000 series and the 9th generation Intel Core processors.
It’s been quite some time, but Intel has finally responded to this criticism. The company issued a statement on its forums, saying:
"Thank you for your patience. We are aware of reports of performance sensitivity in some games when paired with older generation processors. We have increased our platform coverage to include more configurations in our validation process, and we are continuing to investigate optimizations."
This message suggests Intel was aware of these issues but had not prioritized the necessary optimizations. They’re now aiming to broaden their focus on ensuring better performance across various configurations. Although Intel didn’t specify a timeline, they implied they are working toward a resolution.
Intel will need to roll out driver updates, particularly since their hardware holds its ground against rival older-generation models in the newest games. It’s surprising to observe lackluster performance with Intel’s own past CPUs, while the Arc B580 and B570 perform well with the latest Intel and AMD processors.
We hope upcoming patches will allow Intel to better challenge AMD and NVIDIA GPUs. Yet, this doesn’t guarantee Intel will make major strides in the GPU market. The scarcity of Arc Battlemage GPUs on shelves has already seen Intel missing out on the budget segment of the current GPU battle.
Source: Intel
