Intel Arc Pro B70 & B65 GPUs Launch With 32GB VRAM, 367 TOPS AI
▼ Summary
– Intel unveiled its new Arc Pro B70 and B65 GPUs, which are its first professional graphics cards based on the “Big Battlemage” BMG-G31 architecture.
– The flagship Arc Pro B70 features 32 Xe cores and 32 GB of memory, delivering up to 367 AI TOPS for workloads like local AI inference and content creation.
– The more cost-optimized Arc Pro B65 uses a cut-down version of the same GPU with 20 Xe cores but also includes 32 GB of memory, offering up to 197 AI TOPS.
– Both cards are designed for professional workstations, supporting scalable multi-GPU deployments and certified pro drivers for Windows and Linux.
– The Arc Pro B70 launches March 25, 2026, starting at $949, while the B65 will be available in mid-April 2026 at a lower price.
Intel has officially launched its new Arc Pro B70 and B65 graphics cards, marking the professional debut of its high-performance Big Battlemage architecture. Designed for demanding AI and professional workstation tasks, these GPUs feature up to 32 GB of GDDR6 memory and deliver significant AI compute power, with the flagship model offering up to 367 INT8 TOPS. This release targets a growing professional market, which analysts project will reach $17 billion by 2029.
The new cards are powered by the BMG-G31 GPU, a larger chip fabricated on TSMC’s 5nm process. This represents a step up from the previous B-series models, which utilized the smaller BMG-G21 die. While the initial focus is on professional applications, the underlying Xe2-HPG architecture provides a substantial boost in core count and memory capacity for complex workloads like local AI inference, 3D rendering, and software development.
Leading the series is the Intel Arc Pro B70. As the flagship, it features the full BMG-G31 configuration with 32 Xe2 cores, 256 XMX AI engines, and 32 ray tracing units. Its 32 GB of memory operates on a 256-bit bus at 19 Gbps, providing 608 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU clock speed is rated at 2800 MHz. Intel lists a typical board power of 230W for its own design, while add-in card partners can offer models ranging from 160W to 290W. These partner models may also explore multi-GPU configurations, potentially pairing two BMG-G31 chips for up to 64 GB of total VRAM.
The Arc Pro B65 offers a more cost-optimized entry point. It uses a cut-down version of the same BMG-G31 GPU, featuring 20 Xe2 cores and 160 XMX engines for up to 197 INT8 TOPS. It retains the same 32 GB of GDDR6 memory, though on a 192-bit bus, and maintains the 608 GB/s bandwidth. Its typical power consumption is around 200W. Both cards share extensive professional features, including support for scalable multi-GPU deployments on Linux, pro drivers with ISV certification, and a full media engine with AV1 encode/decode.
For connectivity and software, the cards default to four DisplayPort 2.1 outputs and support a wide array of modern APIs, including DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.3, OpenCL 3.0, and Intel’s own oneAPI and OpenVINO toolkits. This makes them suitable for a range of tasks from AI-enhanced content creation to high-precision local inferencing.
Availability for the Arc Pro B70 begins on March 25, 2026, with a starting price of $949 from Intel and partners like ASRock and Sparkle. The Arc Pro B65 will follow in mid-April 2026 at a lower price point. This expansion of the Arc Pro B-series provides professionals with new options that balance substantial memory capacity with dedicated AI acceleration for next-generation workloads.
(Source: Wccftech)