Windows on Arm and Copilot Plus could be big for PC gaming
Windows on Arm and Copilot Plus could be big for PC gaming
Enhancing PC Gaming with Windows on Arm and Copilot Plus
Windows on Arm's Potential for Gaming
Windows on Arm, particularly for laptops and handhelds, shows significant potential in PC gaming, as highlighted at Microsoft Build. Although specifics are sparse, Microsoft and Qualcomm hint at improved game compatibility.
Performance Improvements with Auto Super Resolution
Microsoft demonstrated notable performance enhancements using Auto Super Resolution, which leverages the NPU to increase frame rates and resolution, akin to Nvidia’s DLSS technology.
New Compatibility Resource
A new website, "works on Windows on Arm," now lists over 700 games that operate smoothly on Snapdragon X Elite laptops, indicating robust support and testing for gaming compatibility on these devices.
What specific advancements in PC gaming did Microsoft highlight at the recent Build conference regarding Windows on Arm?
At the recent Microsoft Build conference, the company highlighted the potential of Windows on Arm for PC gaming, especially for laptops and handhelds. Microsoft and Qualcomm have been dropping hints about game compatibility, with Qualcomm stating that most Windows games should "just work" on Snapdragon X Elite laptops. During the conference, Microsoft demoed some games, such as Borderlands 3, running around 60% faster than native 1440p resolution using its Auto Super Resolution technology. This technology taps into the NPU to boost frame rates and resolution, similar to how Nvidia's DLSS utilizes its GPUs to upscale games. Additionally, Microsoft revealed a new "works on Windows on Arm" website that catalogs which games work on Arm-based Snapdragon X Elite laptops, with over 1,400 games tested and more than 700 listed as running at 1080p and 60fps.
How does Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite laptops support the running of Windows games according to their previous statements?
Qualcomm has previously stated that most Windows games should "just work" on Snapdragon X Elite laptops. This is due to the compatibility of the Arm-based chipset with the Windows operating system and the ability to emulate x86 architecture. The Snapdragon X Elite chipset is designed to provide high performance, allowing for smooth gameplay on Windows on Arm devices. Additionally, Microsoft has demonstrated games running on Snapdragon X Elite laptops, further supporting the compatibility and performance of Windows games on these devices.