Intel has "officially" confirmed the debut of its next-gen Arc Battlemage GPU lineup in an announcement post, with a showcase set for December 3.
Intel Plans To Unveil Limited "Battlemage" SKUs In The Upcoming Showcase, Likely The Arc B580/B570 GPUs
The rumors surrounding Intel's Battlemage SKUs might finally come to an end, as an official showcase is set to take place in the upcoming week. It was initially claimed that Intel plans to release its next-gen GPU lineup by Q1 2025, but it seems like the date has now been pushed back to December, which is indeed an interesting move by Intel.
We’ve got some big graphics news 👀… pic.twitter.com/sylnOZogMq
— Intel Gaming (@IntelGaming) November 30, 2024
While the announcement hasn't revealed the specifics of the event, it is highly likely that Intel plans to unveil its next-gen Arc "Battlemage" B580 and B570 SKUs, successor to the respective Arc series GPUs. In terms of what we know up until now, Intel's Arc Battlemage B580 is set to feature 160 CUs, or around 20 Xe Cores, along with 12 GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 192-bit memory bus, targeting it towards the "mid-tier" segment of the markets. The GPU is said to feature a 2.8 GHz max boost clock, with 2x 8-pin power connectors and an estimated price of around $250-$260.
Intel's Arc Battlemage B580
- 12GB 192-bit GDDR6
- Battlemage BMG-G21 GPU (20 Xe Cores)
- Intel Xe2-HPG Architecture
- 2850 MHz Max Boost Clocks
- Intel Xe Super Sampling (Intel XeSS)
- Intel Xe Matrix Extensions (Intel XMX)
However, for the Intel Arc B570, the details are scarce for now, but it is expected that the SKU will feature a similar performance to its B580 counterpart, except for a few changes, likely in the Xe core counts. Initially, Team Blue was said to feature only two SKUs, and the firm might decide to debut additional models later on, keeping the market sentiment in mind. An important point to note here is that Intel's Arc Battlemage B580 will debut with the "Limited Edition" model as well, with Intel giving it a priority with the review embargo as well.
Apart from this, we expect a throuogh update around Intel's "Battlemage" dGPUs and the firm's commitment towards this segment of the PC industry. As everytime, stay tuned to know about further development on Intel's Battlemage desktop GPU series.
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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