Intel is all set to introduce the much-awaited “Battlemage” discrete GPUs, built on the Xe2 architecture, on December 3. The initial offerings would include Arc Battlemage B580 and B570 among others, associated with Intel’s further step towards discrete GPU competition, according to exclusive information obtained from Videocardz.
Specifics and Pricing Info
The Arc Battlemage B580 is expected to be priced at $259 and may be attractive for the budget GPU segment. Key specifications include:
12GB GDDR6 (192-bit memory bus)
20 Xe Cores powered by the Battlemage BMG-G21 GPU
2850 MHz max boost clock
Support for Intel Xe Super Sampling (XeSS) and Intel Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX)
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Specific details are thin about the B570 as well; however, experts are quite hopeful about it proving to be a great alternative that will most probably replace the Arc A570 from the previous generation. For proper comparisons to their AMD and Nvidia counterparts, we will have to wait for reviews of these GPUs.
Review Embargoes
According to Intel, this is the plan for the tiered release of specific reviews:
The reviews of the “Limited Edition” Battlemage B580 will go live on December 12.
The custom AIB (Add-in-Board) models will also see reviews released on December 13.
That perfectly fits the stars; it shines to give a limelight special to Intel models over AIB products before going to market. Seems like Intel is starting small with its Battlemage series. “Only mentions the B580 and B570,” comments a source. Speculations are that high-end variants may follow, perhaps sometime next year, but it has not been confirmed yet.
The much-expected release was heralded by the appearance of the Arc Battlemage B580 on Geekbench and other retailer listings ahead of its imminent launch. The focus is typically on budget GPUs, priced competitively, making Team Blue a strong contender in this market. The impending release date will no doubt lead to an uncanny outpouring of information on Intel’s Battlemage lineup and how it performs in the marketplace.