With Intel set to release a pair of entry-level Battlemage GPUs this week, the tech world is abuzz with leaked specs and anticipated performance comparisons. The lower-specced Arc B570 has been the subject of much discussion, with leaked marketing materials suggesting it may feature 18 Xe2 cores and 10GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 160-bit memory bus.
The Leaked Specs
The leaked materials, attributed to reliable leaker Roland Quandt, indicate that the Arc B570 could come equipped with an 8-pin PCIe power connector, a 2.6GHz GPU clock, and support for HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.1. These specs suggest that Intel’s new chip could be a formidable contender in the entry-level GPU market, competing with popular graphics cards such as Nvidia’s RTX 4060 Ti and AMD’s Radeon RX 7600.
The B570’s Counterpart: The B580
The Arc B570 is not the only GPU with leaked specs. The Arc B580, a slightly more powerful counterpart, has also had its rumored specs circulating online. An early Amazon listing suggests that the B580 could feature 20 Xe2 cores, 12GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 192-bit memory bus, a 2.8GHz GPU clock, and an 8-pin PCIe power connector. If these specs prove accurate, the B580 could offer serious competition for Nvidia and AMD’s mid-range offerings.
Expert Analysis
“The Arc B570 and B580 appear to be positioned to take on the entry-level and mid-range GPU market, respectively,” says Emma Roth, a news writer specializing in consumer tech. “If the leaked specs are accurate, these GPUs could offer serious competition for Nvidia and AMD.”
Affordability: A Key Consideration
While performance is a crucial factor, cost is often the deciding factor for many consumers. A product listing shared by @Momomo_us shows Intel’s “Limited Edition” B580 card priced at $250 — less than the $399 RTX 4060Ti and $269 Radeon RX 7600. If this price point holds, Intel might attract a significant customer base seeking affordable graphics solutions.
Conclusion
The release of Intel’s new Battlemage GPUs is just days away. If the leaked specs and pricing are accurate, these chips could shake up the entry-level graphics card market. However, until the GPUs are officially released and independently tested, it’s difficult to definitively predict their impact.
