Intel might be working on a new Arc series graphics card based on the Battlemage architecture, which may not belong to the Arc Pro series. It is speculated to be a 24GB model targeting the productivity market, including data centers, edge computing, and the educational sector.
The current Battlemage graphics card is based on the BGM-G21 GPU and features a 192-bit memory bus with 12GB of GDDR6 memory. The company also plans to release a lower-tier version of this GPU next year, featuring a 160-bit memory bus and 10GB of memory. However, there are no immediate plans for a high-end GPU at this time.
Intel is adjusting its product strategy in response to growing demand in the AI inference market and plans to launch a GPU with larger memory capacity next year.
The current GPUs will continue to serve gaming and consumer markets, but the upcoming high-end model will be designed for productivity tasks. It is expected to feature either increased capacity per memory module or dual modules on each side.
The new GPU will cater to the demand for a large memory buffer required for AI inference tasks, such as Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI. Intel also offers its own AI tools, including the updated AI Playground for text-to-image generation.
The highest Arc Pro model, the A60, uses the ACM-G12 chip, and no other Arc Pro model has been launched based on the ACM-G10 GPU. Additionally, Intel has introduced the Data Center GPU Flex 170, designed specifically for data centers.
Currently, there is no release date or detailed specifications available for the Battlemage model. More information is expected as the launch approaches.
