Intel Meteor Lake’s GPU boasts at least two configuration

During the illustrious “Innovation 2023” event, Intel unveiled its avant-garde Meteor Lake processor architecture. One of its salient features is the utilization of a segmented modular design, composed of four discrete modules interconnected via the Foveros 3D packaging technology. Such a modular approach bestows the product with unparalleled flexibility and scalability. However, the discourse primarily revolved around the SOC and the GPUs, leaving the particulars of the other modules shrouded in mystery. Details concerning specific product models, specifications, and performance metrics remained undisclosed, with a grand revelation set for December 14th.

Yet, Andreas Schilling, an editor from Hardwareluxx, discerned some intriguing Meteor Lake merchandise. Gleaning insights from the images he shared, it becomes evident that Intel Meteor Lake’s GPU boasts at least two configurations. One encompasses the 8 Xe-Core GPU clusters mentioned during the conference, while the other, a hitherto unmentioned configuration, includes just 4 Xe-Core GPU clusters. Both leverage the cutting-edge Xe-LPG architecture.

Indeed, across its storied lineage of processors, Intel has presented integrated graphics with diverse specifications. For instance, both Alder Lake and Raptor Lake have flaunted versions with 32 EU GT1 and 64 EU GT2. However, while erstwhile designs embodied a holistic approach to the CPU, the new segmented architecture ensures that swapping GPU modules is more seamless, facilitating the genesis of a broader range of models.

In juxtaposition with Raptor Lake’s Xe-LP integrated graphics, Meteor Lake’s Xe-LPG is anticipated to usher in a performance enhancement of twofold, augmented with ray tracing capabilities. Intel seems particularly vested in this architecture’s gaming prowess at 10W, perhaps signaling their intent to vie with AMD’s RDNA 3 architecture processors for dominance in the handheld gaming sphere.