Intel doubles down on graphics cards with next-gen Arc GPUs already in the works

Date:
Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:36:47 +0000

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Team Blues Arc GPU division is still going strong, says head honcho Raja Koduri.

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Intels new Arc desktop graphics cards , the A770 and A750, are now tantalizingly close to their October 12 release date (a day they share with Nvidias RTX 4090 launch). Also taking place that day is Microsofts Surface showcase and the Amazon Prime Early Access sale . Dont even talk to me about the looming specter of Black Friday .

You can expect our reviews of the Arc GPUs to land soon, but early testing from other sources has painted a mixed picture. Sure, theyre not terrible and the pricing is solid , but after such a long wait, it seems many are feeling
a little disappointed that Intels A7 cards didnt blow them away.

Still, Intel is not discouraged. Raja Koduri, executive VP and the man in charge of Intel AXG (the companys discrete graphics division), confirmed in a recent roundtable that his team are already working on the next two generations of Arc GPUs, codenamed Battlemage and Celestial.

Hes confident that things are looking good, too. We are in the second generation, he stated, adding that Battlemage is substantially better at this point in time than where Alchemist was. While that might not be a high bar to clear, it's still good news. (Image credit: Intel) Analysis: Intel could hit hard with its second-gen GPUs

While the first-gen Alchemist Arc GPUs might have had no end of trouble in development, this is certainly reassuring to hear. Koduri was also keen to stress that the software side of the team was hard at work refining the Arc drivers, which have reportedly been shaky with the Arc A770 and A750.

I'd just like to be clear: we're not going anywhere," said Intels Tom
Petersen about the brands discrete graphics line. The bulk of our design team is on Battlemage. Intel is visibly aware that Nvidia and AMD are raking in cash in the discrete GPU market, and intends to become a genuine competitor. Theyll have the advantage of retrospect this time around, as well as being able to directly compare their new GPUs to next-gen offerings from

The race to be crowned the best graphics card maker is a marathon, not a sprint. Intel has already secured partnerships with Acer and Lenovo , who
look to be breaking into the discrete GPU market - this is a vital step on
the path to Team Blue becoming a legitimate thorn in the sides of Nvidia and AMD.

Intels first step with the A770 and A750 hasnt exactly been a huge stride forward, but its progress. The company has a clear roadmap for its GPU arm: Battlemage comes next, followed by the third-gen Celestial and then the entirely new Druid, which will be built on Xe Next architecture. Intel still has a long way to go, but were excited to see what it does next.



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