Intel’s latest integrated graphics solution, the Arc 140V, found in the Lunar Lake generation Core Ultra 200 series processors (such as the Core Ultra 7 258V), has demonstrated astonishing performance. This new iGPU, based on the Xe2 architecture, significantly outperforms its predecessors and sets a new standard for integrated graphics.
The most notable achievement is its ability to run the demanding game title “Cyberpunk 2077” with ray tracing enabled – a feat previously unheard of for integrated graphics.
Cyberpunk 2077 Performance: Breaking New Ground
A performance test conducted by the YouTube channel “TechEpiphany” using a Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i equipped with the Arc 140V iGPU revealed impressive results. The system maintained over 30 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p resolution with ray-traced reflections enabled and low to medium settings. This was achieved using Intel’s XeSS image upscaling technology in “Balanced” mode.
With ray tracing disabled, even higher frame rates were achieved. Using XeSS in “Quality” mode with low to medium settings, the system recorded over 50 FPS. Without any image upscaling, it still managed to deliver performance in the high 30 FPS range at 1080p with low to medium settings.
Quantum Leap from Previous Generation
The performance of the Arc 140V marks a significant improvement over its predecessors. For context, the previous 8-core Intel Arc iGPU could only manage 38 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p with the lowest settings. This comparison clearly illustrates the substantial progress made with the Arc 140V.
Future Implications and Market Impact
The introduction of this new iGPU is expected to dramatically enhance the performance of Intel-powered laptops and portable gaming PCs. Future devices like the MSI Claw 8 AI+ with Lunar Lake processors could potentially match or exceed the performance of AMD-based counterparts.
Conclusion: A New Era for Integrated Graphics
The arrival of the Intel Arc 140V iGPU opens up new possibilities for gaming performance in laptops and portable gaming PCs. The ability to handle advanced graphics technologies like ray tracing on an iGPU paves the way for more compact yet powerful devices. This development represents a significant opportunity for Intel to regain ground in the integrated graphics market, where they have struggled in recent years.
As we look ahead, all eyes will be on Intel’s upcoming product launches and how competitors respond to this leap in integrated graphics performance. The Arc 140V could very well mark the beginning of a new era where the line between integrated and discrete graphics becomes increasingly blurred.
