Intel engineer proposes XMX-accelerated XeSS support for Proton

Submissions from an Intel developer seek to integrate the upscaling technology into Valve's compatibility layer alongside related components. This plan introduces a library file to redirect graphics API commands. The update helps systems utilize dedicated hardware acceleration instead of relying on slower fallback routines. Related changes in VKD3D-Proton would enable the necessary Vulkan extensions and features. Additionally, modifications ensure branding details remain visible during operation.

The company highlights that version 3.0 includes frame generation capabilities to insert multiple artificial frames between standard ones. Such enhancements can substantially multiply overall fluidity. Upcoming processor designs feature architecture equipped with multiple vector units, matrix components, and ray tracing hardware. These processing blocks significantly improve data throughput metrics relative to previous generations. The work is not merged yet.