Intel’s upcoming Arc B580 GPUs, built on the much-anticipated Xe2 "Battlemage" architecture, have recently been revealed through leaks and show promising capabilities.
Intel’s Arc B580 "Battlemage" Set for Launch: First Custom Models Leaked with 12 GB Memory and Clocks Up to 2.8 GHz
Intel seems poised to lead the charge in the next-generation GPU market, as recent leaks have unveiled the first two Arc B580 "Battlemage" graphics cards. These are built on Intel’s Xe2 graphics architecture, and the Arc B-series is designed to offer an appealing choice for mainstream gamers—a sector where AMD and NVIDIA will also soon compete with their upcoming releases. With Intel stepping into the arena first with a next-gen GPU, they have a real opportunity to shake up the gaming industry.
Let’s dive into the specifics of the two leaked graphics cards: the ASRock Intel Arc B580 Steel Legend OC and the ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger OC. Both cards are based on Intel’s anticipated B580 solution, a part of the broader Battlemage B-series lineup expected to debut in the coming month. These models come fully customized and overclocked straight out of the box, steering clear of standard reference PCBs or clocks.
Key Features:
- 12GB 192-bit GDDR6 memory
- Intel Xe2-HPG Architecture
- Intel Xe Super Sampling (XeSS)
- Intel Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX)
- Triple Fan Design
- Dual 8-pin Power Connectors
The ASRock Intel Arc B580 Steel Legend OC features an impressive triple-fan cooling system housed within a 2.5-slot shroud measuring 15.71×8.43×3.82 inches. It’s certainly a sizable card, equipped with a factory overclock of 2800 MHz. It draws power from two 8-pin connectors, and its innovative design allows hot air to be expelled effectively thanks to a cut-out section at the back.
The second model, the Intel Arc B580 Challenger OC, opts for a dual-slot, dual-fan cooling configuration. It, too, incorporates a cut-out in its rear to facilitate airflow and operates with a single 8-pin connector. Notably, both cards have a recommended power supply of 650W. The Challenger OC measures in at 14.17×8.54×2.52 inches.
Both graphics cards are equipped with 12 GB of VRAM and a memory design of 19 Gbps / 192-bit, providing bandwidth of 456 GB/s. This is slightly less than the Arc A580’s bandwidth, which used a 16 Gbps rate and a 256-bit bus, but with only 8 GB of VRAM. The new cards likely feature the Battlemage BMG-G21 GPU core, comprising 20 Xe2 cores that promise significant improvements over the previous Arc A-series due to extensive IPC and architectural enhancements, along with improved RT units.
Although both models are shown on Amazon, their prices remain unlisted for now. The Arc A580 was priced at $179, setting a competitive benchmark, though its initial reception suffered due to insufficient driver and game support. This time around, Intel appears to have addressed these issues, ensuring their drivers and GPUs are more robust from the get-go. If Battlemage follows a similar pricing strategy but delivers better driver support, Intel might kickstart its GPU journey on a solid note. Stay tuned for more updates on the upcoming Arc graphics series.
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