Intel Updates XeSS SDK, Fixes Memory Leak on Third-Party Graphics Cards
Intel released version 3.0.2 of its XeSS SDK on July 24, primarily updating the XeLL low input latency technology. The update addresses a memory leak issue affecting third-party graphics cards.
Intel released an update to its XeSS (Xe Super Sampling) Software Development Kit (SDK) to version 3.0.2 on July 24. The primary focus of this release is the update of the XeLL low input latency technology to version 1.3.2.10.
The XeLL 1.3.2.10 update specifically resolves a memory leak problem that could occur when using the feature with non-Intel graphics cards. This issue was triggered under specific conditions where an application would stop calling XeLL functions but the system continued to use the technology and record markers.
Beyond the memory leak fix, the new XeLL version also corrects a reporting error where xellGetSleepMode and minimumIntervalUs incorrectly reported values in nanoseconds. Additionally, the update enhances compatibility with the Streamline framework. This improvement allows for automatic unpacking of Streamline proxies passed to xellD3D12CreateContext, preventing potential crashes later in the session.
XeSS is Intel's proprietary upscaling technology designed to improve gaming performance by rendering games at a lower resolution and then using AI to upscale the image to the display's native resolution. The SDK allows developers to integrate this technology into their games.