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Intel announces Arc B580 and B570 "Battlemage" graphics cards with XeSS 2 frame generation

Intel has announced its Arc B580 graphics card with XeSS 2, the first model from codename Battlemage to arrive. Here are the specs, release date and more.

The new B580 and B570 aim to deliver great performance at 1440p and ultra settings, following the continuing trend for 1440p displays now that this resolution has hit mainstream prices - it's now possible to pick up 27-inch 1440p 165Hz monitors for less than £150, so in many way it's become the new baseline. As well as the existing super sampling, the new XeSS2 includes frame generation (XeSS-FG) and a latency mitigation solution (XeSS-LL) - a necessary component for frame-gen, but something that's also nice to have for more competitive games like first-person shooters. Image credit: Intel/Digital Foundry Ultimately, it's a promising setup, but with Nvidia's 50-series cards in the offing, Intel will need to continue to make big strides with their Arc graphics tech to stay competitive.

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