Intel DG1: 96 Execution Units and Specifications

Multiple authoritative sources now allow us to confidently discuss the technical specs and architectural features of one of Intel's upcoming graphics cards.

To start, renowned leaker KOMACHI_ENSAKA shared an intriguing screenshot on his Twitter account, revealing an EEC filing and the GPU's codename:

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Typically, filings like this suggest a product is in its final development stages and nearing release. If that holds true, there's a strong chance Intel's first discrete graphics cards could debut as early as summer 2020.

But let's talk specs. The screenshot indicates the Intel DG1 GPU features 96 generation execution units. Pinpointing specifics here is tricky: if DG1 leverages the graphics architecture found in Intel Tiger Lake (Gen12 Xe), then each execution unit houses 8 stream processors, totaling 768 SPs.

Many rumors currently suggest each Intel DG1 execution unit could pack a full 16 stream processors. This would bring the GPU's total to 1536 SPs. However, these are just rumors and speculation, which may ultimately remain unconfirmed.

Furthermore, Raja Koduri himself previously stated that Intel aims to enter the graphics card market starting with the mid-range segment, where a "beefed-up" Tiger Lake-level GPU would fit perfectly.

Time will tell which of these rumors hold true, and we won't have to wait long, as more leaks are bound to surface closer to the official announcement.

Source: WccfTech