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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ASRock documents suggested both the B580 and B570 would feature a PCIe 4.0 ×8 interface instead of the PCIe 5.0 ×8 originally hinting towards. While the "B"—series was initially touted to feature PCIe 5.0 archtecutre but ASRock seems to be aquiring them with the PCIe 4 pseuduo
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What are the rumored price-related strategies for Intel’s Battlemage GPUs?
## Intel Gears Up for Battlemage: An Interview
Today we welcome [Guest Name], a PC hardware expert, to discuss the upcoming launch of Intel’s new Battlemage GPUs. Welcome to the show!
**Interviewer:** Intel has announced an early release for its Arc B-series, codenamed Battlemage. Can you tell us what we know so far?
**Guest:** Absolutely! This launch is definitely exciting for PC gamers. It starts on December 3rd with the unveiling of Intel’s limited edition reference models, the ARC Battlemage Limited Edition. Then, on December 4th, we expect to see versions from other manufacturers like ASRock joining the lineup. The full retail launch for the entire “B-series” is scheduled for December 12th.
**Interviewer:** So, December will be a busy month for Intel and gamers alike. What can we expect from these new Battlemage GPUs?
**Guest:** [Guest Name] Well, details on specific models are still emerging, but we know Intel is targeting the budget-conscious gamer with its B-series. Leaks suggest the Arc B580 will be a key player in this lineup, providing impressive performance at a competitive price point.
**Interviewer:** Speaking of competitive pricing, rumors are swirling about a potential price war. Any thoughts on that?
**Guest:** It’s certainly possible. Intel has been aggressively positioning itself in the GPU market, aiming to challenge established players. With its focus on budget-friendly options, a price war might be a strategic move to gain market share. This would be exciting news for gamers looking for powerful GPUs at attractive prices. [[1](https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/intel-battlemage-everything-we-know-so-far/)]
**Interviewer:** We appreciate your insights, [Guest Name]. It seems like the battle for GPU supremacy is heating up, and Intel’s Battlemage is poised to play a significant role. Thank you for joining us today.
**Guest:** My pleasure.
