While Intel has not officially confirmed the existence of a more powerful Arc Battlemage GPU than the B580, there are indications that a launch could be imminent. Recently, Intel has been responding to inquiries about the anticipated Arc B770 Battlemage GPU, suggesting that it may be unveiled at the upcoming Computex event, scheduled from May 20th to 23rd in Taipei.
In a recent thread, numerous users expressed their desire for Intel to release a more powerful Battlemage Arc GPU within the gaming lineup. Intel's responses to these requests hint at the potential for an upcoming product. Many users specifically inquired about the Arc B770, which is expected to serve as a successor to the Alchemist-based Arc A770 GPU. The B770 is projected to deliver significantly higher performance compared to the current leading Battlemage GPU, the B580.
Intel's replies, often featuring the phrase "Stay Tuned," suggest a level of anticipation regarding the B770 and B780 models, although these responses could be seen as generic. Importantly, this does not confirm that Intel will unveil these GPUs at Computex or that they are currently in production. However, there have been circulating rumors, leading many to believe that the B770 could indeed make an appearance at the event.
The Arc B770 is rumored to utilize the larger BMG-31 die and is expected to compete in the budget GPU market against contenders like the GeForce RTX 5060/5060 Ti and RX 9060 XT. Meanwhile, the Arc Pro A60 GPU is targeted toward professional workloads, utilizing the BMG-21 die from the Arc B580 but boasting an impressive 24 GB of VRAM, double that of its predecessor.
In an intriguing twist, Intel may also launch an Arc B580 variant with 24 GB of GDDR6 VRAM, a claim previously made by SPARKLE, though they later retracted it. The possibility remains viable, especially as other Intel board partners, such as Maxsun, have registered an Arc B580 equipped with 24 GB of VRAM.
With less than a week until Computex kicks off, excitement is mounting for the unveiling of new GPUs, including the RTX 5060 from NVIDIA and the RX 9060 XT from AMD. As Intel prepares to showcase its latest innovations, the gaming community eagerly awaits confirmation of the Arc B770 and other potential products that could reshape the competitive landscape.
