Intel Launches New Graphics Card with 32 GB VRAM Options

Key Takeaways

1. Dell has launched the Core Ultra Series 3 for business PCs, featuring dedicated vPro SKUs.
2. Intel introduced the new Arc Pro B-series GPUs, claiming they are affordable but high-performance.
3. The specific hardware specs for the Arc Pro B65 and B70 remain undisclosed, but they use the older Xe2 architecture.
4. The Arc Pro B70 features up to 32 GB of VRAM and up to 32 Xe2 cores, but detailed performance comparisons are lacking.
5. The Arc Pro B70 is available starting at $949, while the B65 is expected to launch in mid-April with no pricing details yet.

Dell has rolled out an updated range of commercial devices today. Among these is the Core Ultra Series 3, designed specifically for business PCs, featuring dedicated vPro SKUs. The company has also introduced the new Arc Pro B-series GPUs, which it promotes as ‘affordable’ while still offering ‘high performance’.

Hardware Specs Still Under Wraps

At this moment, Intel is being quite secretive about the hardware specifications. So far, the company has indicated that the Arc Pro B65 and Arc Pro B70 use the older Xe2 architecture, similar to the previous Arc B570 and Arc B580 models (currently priced at $299 on Amazon).

Performance and Features

Intel’s latest Arc Pro discrete GPUs will come with up to 32 GB of VRAM. Moreover, they will boast up to 32 Xe2 cores; however, Intel hasn’t disclosed any additional details on this front. The company has made performance comparisons between the Arc Pro B70 and Nvidia RTX Pro 4000, but without offering specifics.

The Arc Pro B70 is officially available today, with a suggested starting price of $949 for reference cards. The pricing for custom cards from brands like Arkn, ASRock, Gunnir, Maxsun, and Sparkle is not known at this time. In contrast, the Arc Pro B65 is expected to launch in mid-April, but Intel has not provided any information about a corresponding reference card or its price yet.