Intel has recently introduced driver support for its upcoming Lunar Lake “Core Ultra 200V” CPUs, which include the Arc 140V and Arc 130V “Xe2” integrated graphics. The new Intel Arc & Iris Xe Graphics driver, released on August 23rd, not only adds support for games like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 but also incorporates optimizations for Xe2-based Intel Arc 130V and Arc 140V graphics.
These integrated GPUs are part of Intel’s next-gen Lunar Lake chips, geared towards power-efficient mobile platforms. The official driver marks the first confirmation of the iGPU names from Intel. The Lunar Lake lineup will feature nine different SKUs, all with 8-core, 8-thread configurations. Despite some variations in clock speed, cache memory, and iGPU specs, each SKU will support either the Arc 130V or Arc 140V iGPUs.
The Arc 130V graphics will appear in mid-range models like the Core Ultra 5 200V CPUs, while the Arc 140V will be included in higher-end models such as the Core Ultra 7 and Ultra 9 200V chips. The Arc 140V is expected to have up to 8 Xe2 cores, with clock speeds varying between 1.95GHz and 2.05GHz. The flagship Core Ultra 9 288V model will feature the Arc 140V running at 2.05GHz. Conversely, the Arc 130V, which will be featured in the lower and mid-range chips, will come with 7 Xe2 cores clocked at 1.85GHz.
While detailed benchmarks and performance figures have largely been based on leaks, the official performance stats are expected to become clearer as the launch date of September 3rd approaches. Keep an eye out for more information as the release date nears.
