Intel has announced that its AI-powered upscaling technology, XeSS (Xe Super Sampling), is now supported by over 200 games, while the newer XeSS 2 has been integrated into 10 additional titles. The recently supported games include "Assassin’s Creed: Shadows" and "Civilization VII," along with other popular titles such as "Naraka: Bladepoint," "Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii," and "Delta Force: Black Hawk Down." According to Intel's website, there are currently 13 XeSS 2-enabled games, although PC Gaming Wiki reports that the number exceeds 20. XeSS 2 was introduced alongside Intel’s Arc B580 and B570 GPUs late last year. Built on the Battlemage architecture, XeSS 2 combines upscaling, frame generation, and latency reduction to compete with rival technologies like Nvidia’s DLSS and AMD’s FSR. At present, XeSS 2 is fully compatible with Intel’s Arc A-series and B-series discrete GPUs, as well as the integrated graphics found in newer Intel Core Ultra processors. To highlight the capabilities of XeSS 2, Intel provided performance data using its Arc B580 GPU. In "Diablo IV," frame rates surged from 46 FPS at 1440p native resolution to 186 FPS when using XeSS 2, a 4x increase. Other games, such as "Assassin’s Creed: Shadows," "Delta Force: Black Hawk Down," "Hogwarts Legacy," and "F1 24," experienced over a 2x improvement in performance. XeSS 2 is also supported on select Intel Core Ultra mobile processors equipped with new integrated Arc GPU solutions. Intel claims that the Core Ultra 9 285H processor, paired with the Intel Arc 140T integrated graphics, offers over 40 FPS in various titles, with many exceeding 60 FPS. For example, "Marvel Rivals" saw frame rates jump from 23 FPS to 66 FPS, a 187% increase, while "Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii" went from 32 FPS to 96 FPS. These improvements make the games more playable, particularly on laptops without a dedicated GPU. One of the notable features of XeSS 2 is Xe Low Latency (XeLL), which reduces input lag and enhances responsiveness. Intel's testing across "Marvel Rivals," "F1 24," and "Assassin’s Creed: Shadows" showed an average latency reduction of 45%. This improvement is especially beneficial for fast-paced and competitive multiplayer games. While Intel is still behind Nvidia and AMD in terms of overall market adoption and GPU ecosystem maturity, the company's continuous investment in XeSS demonstrates significant progress. Intel's efforts to provide viable upscaling and performance-boosting alternatives, particularly in the entry-level and budget GPU segment, are encouraging for consumers and developers alike. For the latest updates on Intel’s advancements and other tech news, follow Tom's Hardware on Google News and make sure to click the Follow button.