Intel will retire rarely-used 16x MSAA support on Xe3 GPUs — AI upscalers like XeSS, FSR, and DLSS provide better, more efficient results

Date: 2025-08-07 16:31:00

Intel is retiring 16x MSAA support in its Xe3 GPUs, citing limited vendor adoption and the rise of more efficient upscaling methods like XeSS, FSR, and DLSS. The change begins with Mesa 25.3 and aligns with Xe3’s launch in upcoming Panther Lake SoCs.