Intel to unveil ‘Arc Battlemage’ GPUs on December 3

Arc Battlemage B580 processor is anticipated to feature 12GB GDDR6 memory
An undated image of Intel logo. — Unsplash
An undated image of Intel logo. — Unsplash

Intel is preparing to unveil its highly anticipated discrete GPUs, the Arc Battlemage B580 and B570, on December 3.

The launch of the Battlemage series comes after the Arc Battlemage B580 appeared on Geekbench and various other retailer listings.

Citing exclusive information from Videocardz, ProPakistani reported that the Arc Battlemage B580 and B570 are built on the Xe2 architecture, competing in the discreet GPU market. 

Arc Battlemage B580 key specs

The Arc Battlemage B580 processor is anticipated to feature 12GB GDDR6 memory, 20 Xe Cores powered by the Battlemage BMG-G21 GPU, and a max boost clock of 2850 MHz.

The GPU will also support Intel Xe Super Sampling (XeSS) and Intel Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX).

While details about the B570 are yet to be revealed, it will likely emerge as a viable alternative replacing the Arc A570 from the previous generation.

Intel has also planned for review releases, with "Limited Edition" Battlemage B580 reviews going live on December 12.

Arc Battlemage B580 price

The Arc Battlemage B580 is expected to be priced at $259, targeting the budget segment in the GPU market. However, the retail price of the Arc Battlemage B570 has yet to be revealed.