Intel Adds In Three New Battlemage PCI IDs At Linux Driver, Hinting Towards Release of New dGPU Models
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WCCF Tech ☛ Intel Adds In Three New Battlemage PCI IDs At Linux Driver, Hinting Towards Release of New dGPU Models
Intel has reportedly added three new Battlemage PCI IDs to the Intel Linux kernel driver, hinting at the future release of new dGPU variants. Intel Looks Determined To Scale Up The Battlemage dGPU Lineup, Likely Releasing New Models In The Future
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Hot Hardware ☛ Intel's Latest Linux Driver Hints At Several More Discrete Arc Battlemage GPUs
Intel's foray into the modern era of discrete GPUs has mostly focused on mid-range and entry-level solutions, a strategy it employed with its first generation Arc Alchemist architecture and, so far, again with its with second generation Arc Battlemage lineup. We don't see that shifting—NVIDIA has a stranglehold on the ultra-high end market (culminating in the GeForce RTX 5090), followed by AMD in second place—but it might be readying up to three more discrete Battlemage products.
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Intel has three new Battlemage GPUs hidden in Linux drivers
Intel seemingly has plans to expand its current Battlemage lineup with three new GPU models spotted through the grapevine. Information is few and far between, but from what we gather, it could position Team Blue a bit better across the wider market.
The brand has added three PCI IDs inside its Linux drivers, hinting that more GPUs are on the horizon. Since these new IDs are different, listed as E21x instead of E20x, they could be based on a completely different silicon. Like how the DG2-512 chip powers the A700 and A500 series cards and the DG2-128 powers the A300 and Pro A series.
These could become B380, B350, and B310 cards, or maybe a Pro variant like with the Alchemist architecture, but we can’t be sure for now. Previous rumours claimed that Intel is considering a 24GB Arc graphics card powered by a Battlemage GPU, so it looks like the sky’s the limit. Though unlikely, these could also be some OEM (original equipment manufacturer) or test designs that won’t find home in DIY consumer products. Only time will tell.
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Watch out Nvidia, a Linux leak revealing three new Intel Arc Battlemage GPUs may challenge the RTX 5000 series
Intel’s upcoming Arc Battlemage graphics cards have gotten plenty of media attention through rumors, reports, and just recently an official reveal from Intel itself. But a recent Linux leak has revealed several new cards, which could possibly pose a threat to Nvidia’s RTX 5000 series.
According to Tomasz Gawroński, a gaming hardware enthusiast on X, the most recent Linux patch may have revealed at least three new Arc Battlemage cards, which could be the anticipated powerful variants. The listing itself shows three code numbers, with the patch notes stating that it’ll “Add 3 new IDs for BMG.” Gawroński interpreted it as Intel adding three new Battlemage IDs in this patch.
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Three new Intel Arc Battlemage gaming GPUs could be inbound, hints Linux leak
A new Linux patch has potentially revealed Intel’s next plans for its Arc Battlemage graphics cards. Spotted by Tomasz Gawroński, an avid gaming hardware enthusiast on X (formerly Twitter), the new Intel gaming GPU additions could be the much anticipated more powerful variants in the company’s lineup.
The Intel B580 has been heralded as one of the best graphics cards on the budget end of PC building, but PC gaming enthusiasts are always looking for more power, and that could be coming with these cards.
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Three new PCI IDs for Arc Battlemage series added to Intel’s Linux kernel driver
While the current Battlemage lineup consists of only the Arc B580 and B570, rumours have been swirling about a more powerful Battlemage GPU, the BMG-G31. The new PCI IDs found by @GawroskiT differ from the existing IDs for the B580 and B570, suggesting that Intel plans to release more Battlemage cards.