Intel Announces Launch of Next-Gen Arc “Battlemage” GPUs, Official Unveiling Slated for December 3

Intel is gearing up for an exciting reveal, confirming that its next-generation Arc Battlemage GPUs will be unveiled at an event on December 3. The anticipation surrounding these GPUs has been building, and it looks like we’re finally going to get a closer look.

Intel is set to announce a few Battlemage SKUs during this showcase, with keen expectations for the Arc B580 and B570 models to take center stage. Initially, the release was slated for the first quarter of 2025, but now, Intel has pulled the date closer to December, which certainly stirs the pot a bit.

A cryptic tweet from Intel Gaming hints at exciting graphics news coming soon, although specifics about the event remain under wraps. However, those in the know anticipate that Intel will lift the curtain on its Arc “Battlemage” B580 and B570 SKUs, which are poised as successors to their current Arc series GPUs. From what’s leaked so far, the Arc Battlemage B580 promises to be a mid-tier contender, sporting 160 CUs (roughly 20 Xe Cores) and 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus. It’s also said to feature a max boost clock of 2.8 GHz, require dual 8-pin power connectors, and be priced around $250-$260.

The Arc Battlemage B580 is indeed a technical marvel, with 20 Xe Cores on Intel’s BMG-G21 GPU platform. It operates on the Intel Xe2-HPG architecture, pushing performance to a max of 2850 MHz boost clock. The B580 also leverages Intel’s Xe Super Sampling tech and Xe Matrix Extensions, promising enhanced graphics performance.

Details on the Arc B570 are still hazy at this stage, but it’s expected to deliver similar capabilities to the B580, albeit with a few differences, particularly in Xe core configurations. Initially, Intel planned just these two SKUs, but there’s speculation they might release more models later, depending on how the market responds. Notably, the B580 will roll out in a “Limited Edition” variant, and it appears Intel is keen to put this version into reviewers’ hands first.

As we inch closer to the event, there’s also talk of a significant update regarding Intel’s dedication to its “Battlemage” discreet GPUs and their impact on the PC market. Keep your eyes peeled for all the latest updates as Intel’s Battlemage desktop GPU series takes shape.

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