Intel is preparing to expand its Arc ´Battlemage´ desktop GPU lineup with the expected launch of the Arc B770, slated for possible release in the next quarter. Previously, only two models—B570 and B580—were introduced, both notable for their positive reception at budget-friendly price points. Speculation around mid- and high-tier models like the B750, B770, and B780 grew after Intel shifted its marketing to focus on upcoming processors for Artificial Intelligence PCs. Recently surfaced shipping documents show the ´BMG-G31´ GPU die headed to Intel´s Vietnam facility, which previously built the B570 and B580 cards, while insider leaks hint at a ´B7XX´ special-edition series for possible limited runs. Additionally, talk of a 24 GB Developer Edition based on the older BMG-G21 die suggests a push into workstation and creative professional segments.
Industry sources, including tipster OneRaichu, report that the Arc B770 may feature between 24 and 32 Xe2 compute units, a 256-bit memory interface, and 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. This hardware configuration is expected to challenge competing xx60-series cards from rival GPU manufacturers, potentially offering a significant boost for both gaming and compute-intensive applications. Intel´s strategy indicates an effort to stake a stronger claim in the mainstream graphics market by offering competitive specifications and targeting price-sensitive consumers alongside creative professionals.
Beyond the Battlemage series, Intel´s next-generation Xe3 ´Celestial´ graphics architecture has achieved pre-silicon validation, according to Intel engineer Tom Petersen and corroborating leaks. The underlying technology—including the core media engines, Xe cores, XMX matrix units, and ray-tracing hardware—has been finalized and is entering the testing phase for power efficiency and clock speed refinements. With Computex 2025 scheduled for late May, Intel is poised to reveal further details about its high-end Battlemage lineup and shed light on the emerging Celestial roadmap, setting the stage for renewed competition in both mainstream and next-gen GPU sectors.
