Intel plans to launch the Xe3P 'Celestial' discrete gaming GPU in 2026. Intel plans The architecture targets the AI and workstation markets. Intel designs the chip to compete with AMD Ryzen APUs on desktop platforms. The product will support LP5X memory instead of HBM. The top SKU will include 12 Xe cores.
The GPU uses the Xe3P architecture for its core design. Intel offers a mobile variant with up to 12 Xe cores. A desktop SKU also features 12 Xe cores. The company replaces high-bandwidth memory with LP5X memory for this generation. The design focuses on specific workstation and AI requirements.
Intel schedules the Xe3P release for 2026. The company plans to introduce the Xe4 'Druid' architecture in 2027. Intel expects to launch the next-generation Xe architecture in 2028. The name for the next generation remains undecided. Gaming GPU options for Xe4 are not yet confirmed.
Intel Xe3P Celestial GPU targets AI workstations with LP5X memory in 2026
The Xe3P 'Celestial' GPU targets professional workloads rather than consumer gaming. Intel positions the product against AMD Ryzen APUs for desktop use. The architecture supports LP5X memory to meet specific bandwidth needs. The release timeline extends through 2028 with subsequent architectures.
Source: Wccftech
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