Intel's Nova Lake S desktop processors are rumored to feature a unique hybrid iGPU architecture using Xe3 for graphics and Xe4 for media-related tasks.
This setup could indicate a shift towards powerful integrated GPUs potentially replacing budget discrete GPUs, challenging AMD in the CPU market.
While Intel's Nova Lake processors may enhance GPU capabilities, it is unlikely that they will match high-end GPUs like the RTX 4090 or RTX 5080 anytime soon.
The trend towards CPUs with powerful integrated GPUs could potentially threaten the existence of low-end discrete GPUs, impacting the gaming hardware market.