Mesa 25.2 Release: PowerVR Vulkan Driver Upgrades & Key Features

 

Mesa 25.2 open-source GPU drivers are set to branch next week, featuring major PowerVR Vulkan optimizations, compiler improvements, and enhanced descriptor set support. Learn how these updates impact performance and compatibility ahead of the August release.

Intel Battlemage BMG G31 GPU Support Confirmed in Mesa 25.2: What It Means for Next-Gen Arc GPUs

 

Intel’s Battlemage BMG G31 GPUs, rumored to power the Arc B770, gain official Mesa 25.2 Linux support. Learn about PCI IDs, Xe2 core specs, and Q4 2025 launch expectations for this high-performance GPU upgrade.

Intel Xe3 Panther Lake GPU Performance Counters Integrated into Mesa: A Game-Changer for Developers

 

Intel’s Xe3 Panther Lake GPU performance counters are now in Mesa 25.2, enabling advanced profiling for developers. Learn how this update enhances game optimization, debugging, and Intel’s competitiveness against AMD & NVIDIA.

Vulkan Video VP9 Decoding: Intel ANV Driver Now Supports VK_KHR_video_decode_vp9 in Mesa 25.2

 

Intel’s ANV Vulkan driver now supports VP9 video decoding via VK_KHR_video_decode_vp9 in Mesa 25.2, enhancing 4K streaming & gaming performance on Linux. Learn how this update impacts Vulkan Video’s future.

Rusticl OpenCL Driver Achieves Native FP16 Support in Mesa 25.2, Closing Feature Gap with Clover

 

Mesa’s Rusticl OpenCL driver now supports native FP16 (cl_khr_fp16), matching Clover’s capabilities. Tested on Asahi (Apple Silicon), RadeonSI, and more—key for high-performance GPU computing. Learn how this impacts developers & hardware acceleration.