@phnt >The new Ark and Xe graphics (iGPUs) don't require any proprietary drivers/software to run at all.
>The only thing you need is a proprietary FW
Make up your mind.

Yes, they will refuse to operate usefully by running in 480p mode without 3D accel, even though full rez and 3D accel is proven easily possible with free software.

>if that FW was burned on the chip, it would be considered a completely "Free" solution, no matter how you like it.
Proprietary hardware isn't ever considered free, but if proprietary hardware works without proprietary software, then it's free from proprietary software.