We already know a second generation of Intel Arc graphics cards is coming, and a new CES 2024 interview suggests the tech giant is actually a step ahead. While a successor to the current ‘Alchemist’ line-up, dubbed ‘Battlemage’, is scheduled to arrive at some point in 2024, there’s a chance we’ll see an additional new wave of GPUs emerge soon after. As someone who hoped the blue team would properly disrupt the scene last year I’m excited at this prospect, and the extra competition could be the kick that AMD and Nvidia need.
The Intel Arc A770 is arguably one of the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best graphics card options right now in terms of value, but the Alchemist line-up sticks to entry level. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, as the scene is pretty top heavy when it comes to mid-range and high end GPUs, especially with new gen Nvidia shenanigans. However, Intel clearly has a battleplan, and if things go right, we may eventually end up with an 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 challenger, or at least a premium 4K contender th🍌at boasts better valu💛e for money.
at CES 2024. Touching on the next generation of GPUs, the ex Nvidia director says that “30% of our engineers are working on Battlemage,” but clarifies that those efforts are focusing on software. That’s down to the fact that, according to Petersen, “the hardware group is on the next thing.”Naturally, Petersen reiterates that he can’t properly delve into Battlemage, or the so-called “next thing” up Intel’s gr💟aphics sleeve. Still, if things stay on track, it should mean we’ll also see the company’s Celestial architecture show up in the not so distant future. The fact that Battlemage is already at the silicon stage, and the team is apparently working on the driver side of things, is also a promising sign, as it means the company will potentially avoid the teething problems experienced the first time around with Alchemist.
As for the current roadmap, previous leaks by suggest that Battlemage could start to roll out in Q2 2024, starting with the beefier cards. That’s not to say we’ll end up with anything that can take on the RTX 4090 this year, as theꦗ next cards will seemingly tap out at 225W. That said, if Celestial is set to show up at the start of 2025, we may end up with something with even more oomph, providing the company w💦ith access to the premium GPU ring.
So, why am I so excited? Well, Intel has established a track record for setting competitive MSRPs and offering as much “bang for buck” as possible. At the moment, that’s not going to matter to those of you looking to boost fps as high as possible at 4K, but that might all change if an alternative to premium AMD and Nvidia GPUs arrives for much less. We’re already seeing both parties gear up for that scenario, as you can now grab an 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super for less than the original card, and AMD has made sure to cover all its mid-range bases with Radeon RX 78♎00 and RX 7700 options.
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