Arm Neural Technology Pioneers Smarter, Sharper, and More Efficient Mobile Graphics for Developers
August 12, 2025 — Arm today unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in mobile graphics technology that promises to revolutionize the way developers create visually stunning, high-performance applications. Introducing Arm Neural Technology—an industry first that integrates dedicated neural accelerators directly into Arm GPUs starting from 2026. This innovation marks a significant leap in delivering PC-quality, AI-powered graphics on mobile devices and sets the stage for future on-device AI breakthroughs.
Unlocking the Future of Mobile Graphics with Neural Acceleration
On-device artificial intelligence is reshaping numerous fields, from immersive mobile gaming and productivity applications to intelligent camera systems. Users increasingly demand vibrant visuals, high frame rates, and smarter, more responsive features without the tradeoff of excessive battery drain or performance lags.
Arm Neural Technology directly addresses these challenges by embedding neural accelerators into its GPU architecture. This hybrid approach enables GPUs to handle graphics rendering workloads more efficiently, reducing the load by up to 50% for today’s most demanding mobile content. The approach starts by targeting mobile gaming, offering developers the tools to build richer and more efficient graphics experiences.
“The integration of neural accelerators into mobile GPUs is unprecedented,” said Geraint North, Fellow of AI and Developer Platforms at Arm. “This technology not only elevates mobile graphics quality but also helps conserve power and improve overall responsiveness, creating a new paradigm for mobile applications.”
Introducing the Neural Graphics Development Kit: Empowering Developers Today
In tandem with this hardware innovation, Arm is launching the world’s first publicly available neural graphics development kit (NGDK). Designed to enable developers to harness AI-powered rendering techniques well before the new hardware ships, the NGDK provides comprehensive resources to integrate, customize, and optimize neural graphics in current workflows.
Key components of the development kit include:
- An Unreal Engine plugin facilitating seamless integration into popular game development pipelines
- PC-based Vulkan API emulation for robust cross-platform testing and debugging
- Updated profiling tools to fine-tune performance and efficiency
- Fully open AI models accessible via GitHub and Hugging Face repositories
- Open machine learning (ML) extensions for Vulkan enabling a new graphics pipeline dedicated to neural network inference
The Vulkan ML extensions introduce a “Graph Pipeline” to complement traditional graphics and compute pipelines. This specialization simplifies embedding AI directly into native graphics workflows, empowering developers to seamlessly incorporate advanced AI features.
Arm has garnered strong early industry support for the NGDK from prominent partners including Enduring Games, Epic Games (developer of Unreal Engine), NetEase Games, Sumo Digital, Tencent Games, and Traverse Research — all collaborating to explore the new possibilities enabled by neural graphics.
Neural Super Sampling (NSS): A First Look at AI-Driven Graphics Upscaling
The flagship application of Arm Neural Technology is Neural Super Sampling (NSS), an AI-based graphics upscaling engine that epitomizes the capabilities of the development kit. NSS builds on Arm’s proven Accuracy Super Resolution (ASR) technology—already powering titles like Fortnite and Infinity Nikki—to deliver compelling real-time upscaling.
NSS enables potential resolution upscaling from 540p to 1080p at just 4 milliseconds per frame, achieving near-native visual quality. This performance efficiency translates to up to 50% lower GPU workload when compared to traditional full-resolution rendering. Developers can leverage this advantage to reduce power consumption, boost frame rates, or enhance visual fidelity according to their specific game design goals.
By preserving critical elements such as surface details, lighting effects, and motion clarity, NSS allows developers to strike a finely tuned balance between rich visuals and energy efficiency, crucial for mobile platforms.
Looking Ahead: Expanding Neural Graphics Capabilities in 2026
Following NSS, Arm’s roadmap for neural technology extends to new AI-driven innovations set to debut in 2026:
- Neural Frame Rate Upscaling: Doubling perceived frame rates with AI processing, without doubling GPU rendering effort.
- Neural Super Sampling and Denoising: Applying AI to enable real-time path tracing on mobile devices using fewer rays per pixel, merging cinematic quality with mobile constraints.
These advancements promise to push mobile graphics far beyond current limitations, empowering developers with open, accessible tools optimized for real-world applications built on the Arm platform.
Industry Leaders Respond: Partner Perspectives on Arm Neural Technology
Several leading development studios have expressed enthusiasm for Arm’s neural graphics initiative:
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Adam Creighton, Founder and CEO of Enduring Games:
“Arm’s Neural Graphics Development Kit delivers a purpose-built platform for the future of mobile game development, giving developers exciting new options to explore AI-enhanced workflows and bring richer, immersive experiences to players everywhere.” -
Yuwen Wu, Senior Engine Development Expert at NetEase Games:
“We see this initiative as a dynamic step forward towards console-class visuals on mobile and look forward to optimizing the Neural Graphics Development Kit together with Arm.” -
Scott Kirkland, Group Technology Director at Sumo Digital:
“Neural graphics and AI upscaling will revolutionize mobile gaming by delivering console-quality visuals without draining battery life. We’re excited to work with Arm to explore this future.” -
Tencent Games:
“Our collaboration with Arm on the Neural Graphics Development Kit helps us advance the delivery of console-level rendering effects on mobile, playing a key role in next-generation game evolution.” -
Jasper Bekkers, CEO at Traverse Research:
“We’re proud to partner with Arm to push the boundaries of computer graphics and bring neural rendering to life.”
Getting Started and Further Resources
Developers eager to begin integrating neural graphics into their projects can access the development kit immediately. Detailed resources, open models, and tools are available on GitHub and Hugging Face, along with technical documentation and ongoing updates from Arm.
For a closer look at Neural Super Sampling in action and to learn more about the development kit, visit Arm’s neural graphics webpage here.
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