Intel Arc B770: Rumors Point to New Desktop Gaming GPU This Year
Just when you believed the graphics card industry was stabilizing, rumors from the tech sector indicate Intel is not quite finished with its plans for desktop gaming. According to word on the street, the Intel Arc B770— a new player—might be set to join the field later this year.
What is the Arc B770 buzzing about
Although Computex showed Intel concentrating more on its professional graphics card roster, it looks the gaming side of things has not been overlooked. Sources close to the situation—especially those from meetings at Computex—point to Intel's active development of the Arc B770. Intel's next move in their graphics path, the "Battlemage" architecture, is projected to define this card.
It seems that the latter half of this year will see a possible arrival in the fourth quarter. Naturally—just as with everything in the technology sector—these ideas could change, but the whispers are growing more prevalent.
Why Should This Matter for Gamers
Intel's earlier mid-range dedicated GPU market forays—such the Arc B580 and B570—targeted the mid-range. Still, the B770 seems like it might be a more powerful blend. Should it really be based on the more advanced BMG-G31 silicon, we could be examining a card intended to compete more prominently in the mainstream gaming market.
Picture a card with a decent 256-bit memory bus and a robust 16GB of GDDR6 RAM — maybe in the 24 to 32 range. This kind of setup might possibly compete with a few of NVIDIA's well-known 60-class GPUs and AMD's RX 9060 range. For players, more rivalry always means more options and better pricing, which is great.
Although an official announcement would have been expected at Computex, it's possible Intel is reserving the major reveal for an event like their own "Intel Innovation," which usually occurs around September. Until then, we will be on alert.
Though Intel's path in the dedicated GPU market has been a learning curve, if they can deliver a captivating product with the Arc B770—especially in the fiercely competitive mainstream segment—it could really shake things up. Intel appears eager to join the discussion since gamers are constantly searching for the next finest product.
