Recovered Intel Larrabee Drivers Enable Tests of a Prototype GPU

Technology · First reported 2 Nov, 13:02 · Updated 13:46

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A development system containing an Intel Larrabee prototype and recovered drivers was found at a storage auction. After the software was shared online, the system ran Crysis at 1280×720, with reported results ranging from just over 17 to about 36 FPS depending on the driver build.

The system included a Larrabee engineering sample, an Intel DX58SO motherboard, a diagnostic board, and USB drives with drivers and development materials.
The recovered files were uploaded to the Internet Archive, making Intel’s software available for further testing.
In a Crysis test at 1280×720 with medium settings and antialiasing disabled, one driver produced just over 17 FPS and another about 36 FPS.

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Key facts

Project cancellation: Intel canceled the consumer graphics launch in December 2009.
Crysis test: 1280×720, medium settings, antialiasing disabled; reported performance ranged from just over 17 FPS to about 36 FPS.
Recovered software: Two USB drives contained drivers and related development materials, later uploaded to the Internet Archive.