Intel’s upcoming Battlemage GPUs might be making their debut before the year’s end, according to recent rumors. The news surfaced during an Asus conference where Intel discussed various topics, including updates on its current instability crisis and upcoming Arrow Lake CPUs. A particularly interesting tidbit, picked up by VideoCardz from Weibo forums, claims that Intel confirmed Battlemage graphics cards will be released before the end of the year. This aligns with the expected launch of Intel’s Lunar Lake CPUs in September, which feature integrated graphics based on the same architecture. While no images or slides directly confirming the Battlemage release were presented, the rumor has sparked anticipation given that it’s been two years since the last Arc GPUs were launched. Intel’s desire to compete with AMD and Nvidia likely motivates them to release next-gen GPUs sooner rather than later, although the company has not publicly confirmed the launch date. Beyond the GPU news, Intel provided insights into its upcoming Arrow Lake desktop chips. The company claims that these CPUs will achieve comparable clock speeds to their 14th-gen predecessors while consuming 100 watts less. Additionally, Intel reassured attendees that Arrow Lake CPUs will be stable, addressing concerns related to the crashing issues plaguing 13th-gen and 14th-gen CPUs. Intel also touched upon the upcoming microcode update for these chipsets, scheduled for mid-August. The report suggests that this update will not impact performance on 13th-gen and 14th-gen CPUs, alleviating concerns about potential performance degradation. However, Intel has not provided an official statement to Digital Trends confirming this claim. With the Lunar Lake launch just around the corner, Intel’s Innovation event on September 24 promises to be a significant milestone. This event will likely unveil further details about Battlemage, Arrow Lake, and Intel’s overall strategy for the remainder of the year.
Intel Battlemage GPUs May Launch Before Year’s End: Rumors and Updates from Asus Conference
