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When Intel introduced its standalone Xe Max graphics card in 2022, built on the Xe architecture, it also unveiled Deep Link—a technology designed to enable cooperative processing between Intel CPUs, discrete GPUs, and integrated graphics. However, it now appears that Intel will no longer continue to develop this technology beyond maintaining the existing version.
While Intel has yet to make an official announcement regarding the discontinuation of Deep Link, a response on the company’s GitHub repository suggests that there are no plans for further updates. Intel stated it will no longer actively maintain the technology and will restrict support to preserving its current functionality.
Originally introduced alongside the Xe Max GPU, Deep Link was presented as a way to harness the combined power of Intel’s CPUs, discrete GPUs, and integrated graphics by optimizing resource utilization and enhancing computational efficiency.
Yet, considering the current market share of Intel’s discrete graphics cards, the decision to halt Deep Link’s development is perhaps unsurprising. Faced with intense competition and significant challenges in the GPU market, Intel is expected to reallocate its limited resources toward more strategic initiatives—particularly in CPU design, where it continues to hold a dominant position. With NVIDIA and AMD firmly controlling the majority of the discrete GPU market, such a shift in focus appears pragmatic.
As for whether Intel intends to exit the discrete GPU space altogether, the company has previously stated its commitment to advancing its standalone graphics lineup. Moreover, reports suggest that at Computex 2025, Intel will unveil the Arc B770 GPU—a strategic move aimed at competing with NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5060, targeting entry-level users.
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