Intel’s highly anticipated Battlemage graphics cards have been detected in shipping, although not yet to actual customers. The prolific hardware leaker @momomo_us shared shipping manifests listing two Battlemage GPUs at the “Pre QS” development stage. This indicates that Intel is making progress with the development of the Battlemage GPUs.
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These upcoming Battlemage GPUs have been in the pipeline for a while, and the shipping details for pre-production GPUs may not always be significant. However, with Intel scheduled to give keynotes at upcoming events in Arizona and Taipei, there are ample opportunities to showcase the Battlemage GPUs in the near future.
Intel has indicated that about 30% of its graphics engineers are working on software for the Battlemage GPUs, suggesting that the launch is nearing as the GPUs enter the final stages of validation.
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Earlier predictions by YouTube leaker RedGamingTech suggested that Intel would unveil the flagship Battlemage GPU between April and June, featuring 64 Xe Cores and utilizing TSMC’s 4nm node technology. This new GPU is expected to rival Nvidia’s leading models like the RTX 4080 Super.
With performance issues largely resolved in Intel’s first-gen Arc GPUs, the upcoming Battlemage GPUs are anticipated to offer improved gaming experiences, marking Intel’s strong entry into the competitive GPU market.
As more leaks surface regarding the Battlemage GPUs, it seems that Intel is gearing up to reveal their latest advancements in graphics technology.
