Article ID: 000090060 Content Type: Product Information & Documentation Last Reviewed: 07/31/2024

What is Stream Assist?

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Summary

Explains Stream Assist and how it works.

Description

What is Stream Assist?

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Stream assist helps maximize performance when streaming by offloading streaming tasks to the processor's integrated graphics. In contrast, the Intel graphics card is dedicated to rendering the game on systems with Intel 11th Gen or newer processors with integrated graphics. This includes Laptops with Intel® Arc™ Graphics, Laptops with Intel® Iris® Xe MAX, and Desktops with Intel® Arc™ Graphics when paired with mentioned processors. This feature is automatically enabled on all systems with Intel Arc Graphics. 

Supported apps and games:

  • Streaming Apps
    • Intel Arc Control
    • Open Broadcaster Software (OBS)
    • Xsplit
    • AVerMedia CamEngine
  • Games with Auto Game Highlights:
    • CrossFire
    • Counter Strike: Global Offensive
    • DOTA 2
    • Fortnite
    • League of Legends
    • Naraka Bladepoint
    • Rainbow Six Siege
    • Overwatch
    • PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds
    • World of Tanks

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