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What is Stream Assist?

Content Type: Product Information & Documentation   |   Article ID: 000090060   |   Last Reviewed: 04/25/2025

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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™ A-Series Graphics, Laptops with Intel® Iris® Xe MAX, and Desktops with Intel® Arc™ A-Series Graphics when paired with mentioned processors. This feature is automatically enabled on all systems with Intel Arc A-Series Graphics. 

Supported apps and games:

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

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