Intel DG2 GPUs to be used by gaming cards and data center Arctic Sound-M series, replacing AVC stream encoding
The newest Intel DG2 GPU, the ACM-G11, is found onboard the Arctic Sound-M and offers 128 EUs or Execution Units. The new chip is a single-slot processor with passive capability and has a PCIe Gen4 x 16 interface connected. A single eight-pin EPS power connector allows for power control.
Above, the video from Intel compares their newest AV1 encoding side-by-side with the current AVC or H.264 display codec. In the video, the AV1 encoding allows for fewer requirements for bit rate but with the same quality of the video. The savings for AC1 is 30% more efficient than the older AVC encoding. Another benefit of the AV1 codec is that it is an alternative to the AVC/HEVC encoding and allows for streams to be royalty-free. Intel has then placed itself in an advantageous position due to the ability to use the AV1 encoding in data centers. Currently, streaming giant Netflix has begun offering AV1 streams to those who are compatible and that the system recognizes has the proper hardware. We may see other companies utilize the same technology, forcing AMD and NVIDIA to develop similar designs or offer something that Intel cannot. Source: Intel on YouTube
