Intel has denied rumors that its Arc desktop graphics cards are being discontinued. The company says the Arc GPU line remains an important part of its PC lineup.
Intel executive confirms Arc GPU importance
Alex Katuzian, an Intel representative, stated that Arc GPUs are 'very important' to Intel's PC business. He noted that Intel continues to invest in GPU cores and partnerships with game engine developers.
Intel Arc GPU Spec Comparison
| Spec | Arc Pro B70 | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| Xe Cores | 32 | Not specified |
| Memory | 32GB GDDR6 | 12GB VRAM |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | Not specified |
| ECC Support | Yes | Not specified |
| Price | Not specified | $250 |
Intel recently released the Arc Pro B70 workstation card. It features 32 Xe cores, 32GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, and supports ECC memory.
Arc B580 offers 12GB VRAM at $250
The consumer Arc B580 offers 12GB of VRAM at a price of 250 USD (about $250). A TechSpot review praised its value compared to Nvidia and AMD's 8GB offerings in the same price bracket.
Rumors about a possible Arc B770 (Big Battlemage) have circulated, with some speculation that it may be cancelled due to memory costs and component price hikes. Intel has not confirmed the B770's existence.
Intel's Arc GPU market share on Steam is only 0.28%. Driver updates have partially resolved CPU overhead issues, according to TechSpot.
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