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Intel searching for graphics-processing talent

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It looks like Intel is gearing up for a high-level project to develop discrete graphics chips as part of its future product direction, according to a job ad spotted by Beyond3D.

The report notes that Intel's Visual Computing Group has put out the call for developers interested in "developing discrete graphics products based on a many-core architecture targeting high-end client platforms." Intel used to make its own discrete graphics chips, but abandoned the market in 1999.

Now, it looks like with AMD having announced plans to integrate the PC processor and a graphics processor by 2008, Intel is planning a similar project. The company's job posting says initial development will focus on discrete chips, the kind used in high-end PCs purchased by gamers. But it also sounds like Intel wants to incorporate graphics technology into future multicore processors, based on this line: "VCG will initially focus on discrete graphics products but will also expand the previous charter to include developing plans for accelerated CPU integration."

If you're interested in applying, check out the posting on Intel's site.