# Discrete Graphics Card Designs Intel Revealed Its First Ever Discrete Graphics Card at CES 2020 By Daniel Johnson | Published 2020-01-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discrete-graphics-card References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/1/intel-xe-d1g-sdv-gpu-info) & [intel](https://www.intel.com/) [Intel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/challenger-arc-a380) revealed its first-ever discrete graphics card at CES 2020, which the company titled the 'DG1.' Currently, Intel has not announced any plans of offering its discrete graphics card to consumers, however, creating the graphics card allows the company to develop the technology for potential future products like the 'XeGPU' line. Intel is now sending the graphics card to various software developers, who will work towards optimizing the device. Overall Intel's venture into discrete graphics cards takes the company into a new direction. The technology could help the company improve the efficiency, as well as the performance, of its graphics cards. Often times high performing graphics cards are used for [PC gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-mini-pcs), which means Intel could be attempting to entice gaming-focused consumers. Image Credit: Intel ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Discrete Graphics Cards:** The rise of discrete graphics cards presents an opportunity for companies to develop high-performance graphics solutions for various industries. - **Xegpu Technology:** The development of XeGPU technology opens up new possibilities for innovative graphics solutions in industries such as gaming, virtual reality, and design. - **Optimized Software Development:** The need for optimized software for discrete graphics cards creates opportunities for developers to create efficient and high-performance applications. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can benefit from the disruptive innovation of discrete graphics cards, allowing for more advanced and immersive gaming experiences. - **Virtual Reality:** Discrete graphics cards offer improved graphics processing power, enabling the virtual reality industry to deliver more realistic and immersive virtual environments. - **Design:** The integration of discrete graphics cards in design industries enables faster rendering and enhanced visualizations, leading to more efficient and creative design processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Debut GPU Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/challenger-arc-a380.md) - [Debut Enterprise GPU Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-pro-b50.md) - [Integrated Graphics Card Enhancements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-igpu.md) - [High-End Integrated GPUs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/core-7-ultra-155h.md) - [Productivity-Focused Graphics Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-pro.md) - [Second-Generation Graphics Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intel-arc-b570.md) - [Next-Generation Compact PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serpent-canyon-nuc.md) - [Second-Generation Budget GPUs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intel-arc-b580.md) - [DIY Gaming-Focused Graphics Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphics-cards1.md)