• Wed. Oct 8th, 2025

Intel XeSS performance gets a big boost, but there’s a bigger catch

Intel XeSS performance gets a big boost, but there’s a bigger catch

Intel XeSS is often an afterthought when it comes to upscaling tech, with Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR leading the way, but Intel is clearly still working on its resolution upscaling tech. The company has just released XeSS update 1.3, which on the surface looks like it boosts performance by up to 20fps over the previous version, but there’s a big catch.

In benchmarks provided by Intel, the company has tested the new XeSS 1.3 update on the Core Ultra 7 155H and Arc A750. This is notable, because the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H powers the MSI Claw, which is currently facing major criticism for its poor gaming performance.

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