Why Are There No Intel-Based Consoles?

But since then, consoles have not featured Intel silicon.

It could easily compete on the CPU side of the equation, but not on the GPU side.

Tuya Wi-Fi IR Blaster on a wooden desk.

Until now, that is.

Not all new games fare as well either.

None of this matters at all when we’re talking about a fixed hardware platform like a console.

Be Quiet CPU cooler with RGB RAM and PC fan inside a gaming computer.

Microsoft’s original Xbox console powered on, on a green surface, and with a Controller S sitting in-front.

Black and white gaming consoles isolated on a white background.

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Intel Arc GPU

Intel

Sparkle Arc A750 8Gb Graphics Card

Intel’s Arc A750 is a fantastic way to access modern games for a rock-bottom price, but if your motherboard and CPU don’t support Resizable BAR or you like to play older DX 9 games, it’s better to look elsewhere for now.