Integrated GPU with ray tracing support could appear next year
So this is mostly an issue for laptops, which is the fastest growing segment of the computer market by far. Traditional laptops have tended to be fairly light on gaming performance since this dramatically improves energy efficiency and keeps costs down.
By integrating a ray-tracing GPU into the standard processor package for these laptops, we're going to see much more powerful performance across a whole range of graphics-intensive applications from video streaming to gaming at a much more affordable price point.Asus ZenBook S 13 OLED reviewWhile the gaming performance wasn't mind-blowing in absolue terms, the fact that you could even run Port Royal on an Ultrabook is a major advance.
While it will be some time yet before we see these laptops, it's good to know that they are coming, and it could offer consumers far more performance without having to make total sacrifices for affordability like they currently have to do. This can only be good for everyday consumers, whether you're a serious gamer or not.John is the US Computing Editor here at TechRadar and he is also a programmer, gamer, activist, and Brooklyn College alum currently living in Brooklyn, NY.
Named by the CTA as a CES 2020 Media Trailblazer for his science and technology reporting, John specializes in all areas of computer science, including industry news, hardware reviews, PC gaming, as well as general science writing and the social impact of the tech industry.Currently playing: The Last Stand: Aftermath, Cartel Tycoon
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