Intel Gears Up for Battlemage Launch: New Arc GPUs and a Price War
Intel has announced that its highly anticipated Arc B-series GPUs, codenamed Battlemage, will finally make their debut on December 3rd. While the full "B-series" release is scheduled for December 12th, December 3rd marks a key milestone in the launch plan.
The company seemingly teased a glimpse of the early release on Twitter, posting a short video on Tuesday, December 1st, hinting at graphics news set to be unveiled on the 3rd. This event is expected to be the focused unveiling of the ARC Battlemage Limited Edition, signifying the arrival of Intel’s reference models.
Unconfirmed sources suggest non-reference cards – think brands like the ASRock Battlemage, for example – will join the fold on December 4th, setting the stage for a full retail launch still slated for December 12th.
Interestingly, details have emerged about the specifications of the new "B-series" GPUs, the Arc B580 and its sibling the Arc B570. The latest leak appears to originate from ASRock, pre-empting the official announcements.
The initial news circulating proposed the B580 would lock horns with NVIDIA’s powerful GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, offering a considerable performance boost compared to its predecessor, the Arc A770.
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When will Intel’s Battlemage GPUs be officially launched?
## Interview: Intel’s Battlemage Launches This Week
**(Host):** Welcome back to TechTalk! We have some huge news for gamers out there. Intel is finally gearing up for the launch of its Battlemage GPUs – codenamed Arc B-series – this week. To break down what this means for the gaming landscape, we have tech analyst, Sarah Jones, joining us. Sarah, welcome to the show!
**(Sarah Jones):** Thanks for having me! It’s an exciting time for PC gaming.
**(Host):** Absolutely! Intel announced a staggered rollout for the Battlemage GPUs. Can you walk us through the key dates?
**(Sarah Jones):** Yes, it’s a multi-phase approach. The main event is December 3rd when Intel will unveil its reference models, the ARC Battlemage Limited Editions, at a dedicated event. Then, non-reference cards from manufacturers like ASRock are expected to hit the market on December 4th, with a full retail launch slated for December 12th. [[1](https://computercity.com/hardware/video-cards/intel-battlemage-gpus-launching-very-soon)]This staggered approach allows manufacturers time to prepare their own customized versions while ensuring a strong initial launch for Intel’s reference designs.
**(Host):** And what are we hoping to see performance-wise with these new GPUs?
**(Sarah Jones):** This is where things get really interesting. Intel is aiming high. Rumors suggest the top-end Battlemage GPU will offer performance comparable to NVIDIA’s RTX 4070 Super. [[1](https://computercity.com/hardware/video-cards/intel-battlemage-gpus-launching-very-soon)]That’s a huge leap for Intel, which needs to make a strong impression in this highly competitive market.
**(Host):** So, it’s a major shakeup for the gaming GPU market?
**(Sarah Jones):** Well, that’s certainly the hope. The potential for price competition is exciting. Intel’s entry into the high-performance GPU market is bound to put pressure on the incumbents, which could mean better value for consumers. We’ve already seen movements in the pricing of GPUs recently, and this could be a sign of things to come.
**(Host):** Something to watch closely, indeed! Well, thank you for insights into this exciting launch, Sarah.
**(Sarah Jones):** My pleasure. It’s going to be interesting to see how it all plays out!