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Intel GPU Support on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS: What’s New & How to Maximize Performance

The world of open-source computing just took a giant leap forward. With Intel Graphics Preview support now available on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, users can finally tap into the power of Intel’s latest GPU architectures — right from a Long-Term Support (LTS) release.

Whether you’re a developer, creator, or data scientist, this update brings new possibilities, especially when combined with a powerful, cloud-based remote desktop environment like 99RDP’s Linux RDP solutions. Let’s break it down.

 1. Intel GPU Support in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS: What’s Changed?

• Basic support for Intel Core Ultra (Lunar Lake) and Arc B580/B570 (Battlemage) GPUs is baked into Ubuntu 24.04 LTS via backported drivers.
• The Intel Graphics Preview repository, jointly managed by Canonical and Intel, now brings advanced, userspace-level GPU support to Ubuntu 24.04.
• This preview stack enables cutting-edge features typically reserved for Ubuntu 25.04 users — all while staying on the stability of the LTS release.

 2. What the Intel Graphics Preview Unlocks

According to Canonical, this optional graphics stack provides:

•  AI, compute, and media enhancements in userspace packages
•  Support for Intel Embree, boosting ray tracing in apps like Blender by up to 4x faster render speeds
• Runtime compute support for Xe dGPUs
• Better debugging and performance improvements across the board

This is a significant step forward for those relying on hardware acceleration for multimedia, machine learning, or 3D rendering.

 3. Preview vs. Stability: What You Need to Know

• This is not official support; it’s intended for early adopters and testers.
• It’s a mix of components from official Ubuntu archives and third-party PPAs.
• For mission-critical production systems, it’s safer to wait for Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS, expected later this year, which will incorporate the updated stack from Ubuntu 25.04.

Want to test this out safely? Try it in a virtualized RDP environment using 99RDP’s GPU-powered Linux plans. More on this below.

4. Who Should Use This?

You’ll benefit most from the Intel Graphics Preview stack if you:

• Use Blender, DaVinci Resolve, or OpenVINO for AI or 3D rendering
• Want early access to ray tracing and compute enhancements
• Own an Intel Arc B580/B570 GPU or Core Ultra with integrated graphics
• Are a developer looking to validate GPU workloads on newer Intel hardware

5. Run GPU-Optimized Ubuntu on the Cloud with 99RDP

To make the most of Intel’s latest GPU stack without compromising your local machine, consider setting up a cloud-based RDP instance with GPU support.
Here’s where 99RDP steps in:

Why Use 99RDP for Intel GPU Workloads?

• 🌐 High-performance Linux RDP with full GPU acceleration support
• 🔒 Isolated environments ideal for testing unstable preview drivers
• ⚙️ Ability to install custom drivers and run compute-intensive applications remotely
• 💼 Ideal for developers, AI researchers, and 3D artists who need consistent access to a powerful remote Linux machine

👉 Use 99RDP’s Linux RDP plan to install Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, add the Intel Graphics Preview stack, and test real-time ray tracing, AI inferencing, or media workloads safely.

 6. How to Enable Intel Graphics Preview on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

Note: Proceed only if you’re comfortable using a preview/testing setup.

1. Open Terminal
2. Add the Intel Graphics Preview PPA:

   sudo add-apt-repository ppa:intel-opencl/intel-graphics-preview
   

3. Update your packages:

   sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
   

4. Reboot your system and verify GPU features using:

   clinfo
   glxinfo | grep "OpenGL renderer"
   

Want to avoid breaking your local setup? Spin up a 99RDP test machine, install Ubuntu, and experiment worry-free.

 7. What’s Coming Next?

• Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS (due late 2025) will back-port full Intel GPU support.
• Canonical aims to make high-end GPU features a standard part of future LTS releases.
• The Intel-Centric stack will be further optimized for AI inferencing, media transcoding, and cloud gaming.

 Final Thoughts

The collaboration between Intel and Canonical is a win for developers, creatives, and Linux enthusiasts. Ubuntu 24.04 LTS just became much more capable with support for Intel’s latest GPU architectures — especially if you’re willing to use the preview stack.

Whether you’re experimenting with new AI models or pushing frames in Blender, pairing this new GPU support with 99RDP’s GPU-ready Linux RDP solutions is the best way to explore, build, and scale.

 Test smarter, work faster, and deploy safer — all on 99RDP.

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