Some time back, an unrecognized Intel dGPU appeared on Geekbench, utilizing the Battlemage architecture. It features 12 GB of VRAM and is said to perform similarly to the Arc A770, GeForce RTX 4060, and Radeon RX 7600. Additional specifications include 20 Xe cores and a boost clock speed of 2.8 GHz. A leaker named Golden Pig Upgrade on Weibo mentioned that we might get a glimpse of it next month.
Is It a Tease or a Joke?
The leaker described the performance as "wonderful," which might be a sarcastic remark or a hint at what’s ahead. Regardless, new Intel desktop GPUs are anticipated next month, likely before AMD and Nvidia present their new products at CES 2025. Alternatively, Intel might showcase the Battlemage dGPUs officially and then plan a full launch later, akin to their approach with Lunar Lake.
The Competition Ahead
The main question is whether these GPUs will compete effectively against the other brands. Only time will tell. Another leak indicated that Intel is developing two desktop Battlemage GPUs. The previously mentioned one (BMG G21) is identified as an 'entry-level' SKU. The higher-end version (BMG G31) is expected to have more VRAM (16 GB) and is hoped to rival mid-range offerings from Ada Lovelace and RDNA 3. Intel has a lot at stake with Battlemage, as the future of its successor, Celestial, could be jeopardized if Battlemage does not succeed.
Insight from Weibo
Golden Pig Upgrade shared this information on Weibo, highlighting the ongoing developments in Intel's GPU lineup, as reported by Videocardz.
