Intel has reportedly added three new Battlemage PCI IDs to the Intel Linux kernel driver, hinting at the future release of new dGPU variants.
Intel Looks Determined To Scale Up The Battlemage dGPU Lineup, Likely Releasing New Models In The Future
Team Blue's initial Battlemage dGPU release was a pretty confined one since the firm pushed out two different variants, notably the Battlemage B570 and the B580. While the launch was certainly limited, it didn't stop Intel from nailing it since the Arc B580, in particular, managed to gain tremendous market traction, even running out of stock around the launch date. Now, it seems like Intel is ready to capitalize on the hype by introducing newer variants to the markets, as evidenced by listing new PCI IDs at the Intel Linux kernel driver (via @GawroskiT).
Intel added 3 new battlemage ID
New battlemage gpu incoming ? pic.twitter.com/dLNfGHQgId— Tomasz Gawroński (@GawroskiT) January 28, 2025
While we are clueless about what these variants could be, we know that Intel plans to expand the Battlemage dGPU lineup, as reiterated in the recent CES 2025 keynote. Along with this, we haven't seen the mention of new Battlemage dGPU variants from the past leaks, so Intel might likely have changed the course of the release, introducing new models to capitalize on the market situation. Since the top-end Battlemage dGPU is confined to 12 GB VRAM and mid-tier specifications, it is possible that Intel might be planning to unveil something more powerful and capable.
Another interesting theory is that these might be the new Intel "ARC PRO" series SKUs that are bound to be released with the Battlemage series. Just recently, we saw a discussion around a new 24 GB Battlemage GPU model dedicated to AI and productivity workloads, so the new PCI IDs might hint towards new models in the ARC PRO series, since Intel look to be confident with its Xe2 architecture in the desktop GPU segment.
Intel would surely want to scale up its Battlemage GPU lineup, given the reception it has witnessed. Competition seems to focus more on the mainstream GPU segment, which Team Blue could nail off if they manage to provide impressive perf/$ values.
About the author: Muhammad Zuhair is a hardware and technology reporter for Wccftech, specializing in the semiconductor industry and the complex interplay between technology, manufacturing, and geopolitics. His coverage focuses on the corporate strategies and technological roadmaps of industry giants like TSMC, NVIDIA, Samsung, and Intel. Zuhair's expertise lies in deconstructing complex topics such as fabrication nodes (e.g., 2nm process), the economic impact of policies like the CHIPS Act, and the strategic development of AI infrastructure from NVIDIA, AMD and Intel.
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