Intel's Celestial & Druid GPUs Confirmed: Development Continues, Mobile Performance Prioritized

Despite recent struggles, Intel confirms its next-gen Celestial and Druid desktop GPU architectures are still in development, with a future focus .

Despite some uncertainty surrounding Intel's GPU business, the company has confirmed that its next-generation desktop GPU architectures, Celestial and Druid, are still in development. This news comes as Intel prepares to launch its Battlemage GPUs in mid-December.

Intel's Celestial & Druid GPUs Confirmed: Development Continues, Mobile Performance Prioritized

Leaker @jaykihn0 reports that Intel aims to remain consistent with its desktop GPU releases. However, the company will also prioritize scaling its laptop integrated GPUs to compete with desktop-level performance. This suggests a long-term focus on mobile graphics while continuing to develop dedicated desktop GPUs.

Celestial, based on the Xe3 architecture, is slated to succeed Battlemage. Druid, using the "Xe-Next" architecture, is expected to compete with future-generation GPUs. Specific details about both architectures remain scarce.

The upcoming release of Intel's Arc Battlemage GPUs will likely provide further insights into the company's desktop GPU strategy.

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