TECH – Intel has quietly ceased support for its Deep Link technology, as reported by Jagat Review. Introduced in late 2020, Deep Link was designed to enhance performance by combining the capabilities of Intel CPUs and GPUs. The technology aimed to optimize tasks such as streaming, encoding, and AI acceleration by enabling better coordination between the CPU and GPU.
Deep Link encompassed four main features: Dynamic Power Share, Hyper Encode, Stream Assist, and Hyper Compute. Dynamic Power Share allowed intelligent power distribution between the CPU and GPU, enhancing performance and efficiency. Hyper Encode accelerated video encoding by utilizing multiple media engines. Stream Assist improved streaming performance by offloading tasks from the GPU to the integrated graphics. Hyper Compute leveraged both CPU and GPU resources to accelerate AI workloads.
The discontinuation of Deep Link support was not formally announced by Intel. Instead, confirmation came through a GitHub discussion, where an Intel representative stated that Deep Link is no longer actively maintained and will not receive future updates . This decision follows user reports of instability and limited functionality in applications like OBS Studio and HandBrake. Additionally, some features required specific hardware configurations and vendor support, limiting their accessibility.
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The release of Intel’s newer CPU generations, such as Meteor Lake, which do not support Deep Link, further indicated the technology’s phase-out. Intel’s omission of Deep Link in marketing materials for its latest GPU series, including Battlemage, also signaled its discontinuation.
While systems equipped with 11th to 13th generation Intel CPUs and Arc Alchemist GPUs may still utilize existing Deep Link features, users should not expect future software updates or support. Intel has not announced any replacement technology for Deep Link at this time. The company may focus on developing more robust solutions to enhance CPU and GPU collaboration in the future.
This development underscores the challenges in maintaining and supporting integrated technologies that require coordination between hardware and software components. As Intel continues to evolve its product offerings, users and developers will need to adapt to the changing landscape of CPU and GPU integration.
Source: Jagat Review
