Test thực tế Intel Core Ultra X9 chơi game nặng: Cyberpunk 2077, Battlefield 6, Forza Horizon

Intel Core Ultra X9 & X7 Graphics Performance Test - Detailed Summary

Key Concepts:

• Intel Core Ultra X9/X7: New generation Intel processors featuring integrated graphics with 12 cores (Arc B390).
• Intel Arc B390: The integrated GPU within the X9/X7 processors.
• Intel XS (XeSS) 2.0: Intel’s AI-powered resolution scaling technology, similar to Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR, designed to boost frame rates.
• Ray Tracing: A rendering technique that simulates realistic lighting effects.
• Triple-A Games: High-budget, high-quality video games with demanding graphics requirements.
• Intel PresentMon: Intel’s performance monitoring tool for displaying FPS and other metrics.
• FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution): AMD’s upscaling technology.
• DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling): Nvidia’s upscaling technology.

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1. Introduction & Testing Setup

The video showcases a performance evaluation of the Intel Core Ultra X9 processor’s integrated graphics (Intel Arc B390) at CS 2026. The testing is conducted on a Lenovo reference design laptop, not ultra-portable, but a typical office/Yoga Pro style, without a dedicated graphics card. The goal is to assess the gaming capabilities of this integrated GPU in real-world scenarios. The presenter emphasizes this is a first look, and more thorough testing will follow with a personal machine.

2. Cyberpunk 2077 Performance Analysis

Initial testing focuses on Cyberpunk 2077. At 2880x1800 resolution and “Low” graphics settings, the laptop achieves 45-46 FPS. Enabling Intel XeSS 2.0 significantly boosts performance. With ray tracing enabled, the FPS remains above 30, making the game playable, albeit not at maximum settings. Other settings are configured to “Medium” and “Ultra”. Reducing the resolution to 1920x1200 results in 50-60 FPS, suggesting this resolution is optimal for smoother gameplay while maintaining ray tracing. The presenter notes the impressive performance for a laptop without a dedicated GPU.

• Specifics:
  • Resolution: 2880x1800 (initial), 1920x1200 (optimized)
  • Graphics Settings: Low/Medium/Ultra
  • Ray Tracing: Enabled
  • FPS: 45-46 (2880x1800, Low, no XeSS), 30+ (2880x1800, Low, Ray Tracing, XeSS), 50-60 (1920x1200, XeSS)

3. XeSS 2.0 Impact & Performance Comparison

The presenter demonstrates the impact of Intel XeSS 2.0 by toggling it on and off. Disabling XeSS results in a noticeable reduction in smoothness and lower FPS (around 40 FPS). Activating XeSS (set to Auto, 0.5) improves image clarity and boosts FPS back to the 50-60 FPS range. This highlights the effectiveness of Intel’s AI-powered upscaling technology, comparable to Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR.

• Quote: “Đây là một cái điều mà trước đây những cái bộ sứ đồ họa tích hợp của Intel á nó rất khó để làm được.” ("This is something that integrated Intel graphics used to find very difficult to do.")

4. Battlefield 6 Testing & Configuration

The testing shifts to Battlefield 6. The initial configuration is set to “Performance” and “Auto” for graphics quality. The resolution is initially 1440x900, then increased to 1920x1200 (Full HD). The presenter attempts to adjust settings but notes some limitations within the game’s interface. At 1920x1200 and “High” graphics quality, the laptop achieves approximately 40 FPS. Reducing the graphics quality to “Medium” increases FPS to around 45-50 FPS. Increasing the resolution to 2880x1800 drastically reduces FPS to around 30, resulting in noticeable stuttering.

• Specifics:
  • Resolution: 1440x900 (initial), 1920x1200, 2880x1800
  • Graphics Quality: Auto, High, Medium
  • FPS: ~40 (1920x1200, High), ~45-50 (1920x1200, Medium), ~30 (2880x1800)

5. Counter-Strike 2 Performance & CPU Focus

Counter-Strike 2 is tested as a CPU-intensive game. At 2880x1800 resolution and graphics settings set to “2” (recommended), the laptop achieves a consistent 60-70 FPS. The presenter notes that achieving this FPS on previous Intel generations required reducing the resolution to Full HD. Removing the power adapter (running on battery) reduces FPS to around 60-70, demonstrating the performance impact of power limitations. Reconnecting the power adapter restores higher FPS.

• Specifics:
  • Resolution: 2880x1800
  • Graphics Settings: 2 (Recommended)
  • FPS: 60-70 (plugged in), 60-70 (on battery)

6. Core Count & Generational Improvements

The presenter clarifies that the Intel Core Ultra X9 and X7 processors feature 12 cores within their integrated graphics. Lower-tier Ultra processors (Ultra 7, Ultra 9, Ultra 5 without the “X” designation) have only 4 cores. There is also mention of a 10-core Intel Core Ultra 5 variant without the “X” designation. The presenter emphasizes that Intel has addressed some of the shortcomings of previous integrated graphics solutions.

7. Forza Horizon 5 Testing & Thermal Performance

Testing concludes with Forza Horizon 5. At 1920x1200 resolution, the laptop achieves nearly 100 FPS with Intel XeSS enabled. Disabling XeSS maintains a similar FPS. Increasing the resolution to 2880x1800 and enabling anti-aliasing reduces FPS to around 60-70 FPS. Importantly, the laptop remains relatively cool during extended gaming sessions (approximately 45 minutes), with only the area around the keyboard becoming slightly warm.

• Specifics:
  • Resolution: 1920x1200 (initial), 2880x1800
  • Graphics Settings: Various
  • FPS: ~100 (1920x1200, XeSS), ~60-70 (2880x1800)

8. Conclusion & Key Takeaways

The Intel Core Ultra X9 processor, with its integrated Intel Arc B390 graphics, delivers impressive performance for a laptop without a dedicated GPU. It can handle Triple-A games at 1920x1200 resolution with medium settings and achieve 60 FPS. XeSS 2.0 significantly enhances performance, enabling playable frame rates even with ray tracing enabled in some titles. While not a replacement for a dedicated GPU, the X9 offers a substantial improvement over previous integrated graphics solutions, making it a viable option for casual gaming and lighter titles. The presenter plans further testing with a personal machine and comparisons with AMD Ryzen 400 series processors.

Technical Terms Explained:

• XeSS (Xe Super Sampling): Intel’s AI-based upscaling technology.
• Ray Tracing: A rendering technique that simulates realistic lighting.
• FPS (Frames Per Second): A measure of how many images are displayed per second, indicating smoothness of gameplay.
• Resolution Scaling: Techniques like XeSS, DLSS, and FSR that render games at a lower resolution and then upscale them to the target resolution, improving performance.
• Anti-Aliasing: A technique used to reduce jagged edges in images.
• Shader Compilation: The process of converting code into instructions that the GPU can understand.