Intel has finally given us a look at what its reference GPUs for desktop systems might look like in the form of the Arc A-Series Limited Edition, a graphics card that will be available beginning this summer in what will likely be extremely limited quantities.
How will Intel fans be able to get one? How many of these graphics cards will be available? Intel hasn’t cared enough to provide those details yet, but the flashy video can confirm some key design elements, such as a dual-fan cooling system and the inclusion of 3x DisplayPort and 1x HDMI connectors.
Strangely, the Arc A-Series Limited Edition render in the video doesn’t include any sort of power connector, but the real version will presumably have one, being that GPUs traditionally need, well, power. Users can also expect a sexy-looking shroud in black with silver edging, including what appears to be a light-up Intel Arc logo.
Here’s our first look at Intel’s Arc A-Series desktop GPU, coming this summer (PC Gamer)
The exact specifications for Intel’s discrete Arc GPUs have not yet been released, but it appears as though it’s aiming for mid- to high-end performance from early rumours. Perhaps up to RTX 3070/Ti or RX 6700 XT-grade. We do know that they will come with many of the optimisations and features announced with Intel’s mobile Arc GPUs, as they both share the same Xe-HPG architecture.
That includes support for XeSS, Intel’s own upscaling algorithm, and DX12 Ultimate. Also that the GPU will be comprised of the company’s new Xe-core, with XMX AI acceleration and a new media engine.
Rumours suggest that the summer release date really means sometime from May to June, though that’s not necessarily safe from last-minute tweaks. Probably hence why Intel has been a bit loose with its release window here. Getting into the graphics game is hard, huh.
Discussion (10 replies)
Join Discussion →Vaporware as far as I’m concerned
Well, Raja is behind it. So, we'll get "something". I'm sure he'll hype it up to be the best thing since sliced bread. Then we'll test it and it'll barely get 30 FPS at 1080p. Everything that man is involved with turns in to hot garbage.
I had the idea that all GPU's from the last 2 years were limited editions looking at prices and availability.
100% truth. He was f*cking useless at RTG.
Yeah lets see what availability and performance look like before I say anything.... although I already know how it's going to go.
Still.... any additional competition in the GPU space is welcome at this point.
I'm really thinking this will be a mining card. I don't know why but thats just what my computer sense is telling me.
I'm thinking of getting one of these for my back up PC just to see how it performs. I figure it has to be better than the 1030 GT in there now.
It would be awesome if it was the best mining card, and then miners didn't ever wanna buy GeForces and Radeons anymore.
That could bite us pc gamers in the ass. How you might ask? What IF having the best mining card equals the greatest profit. How do amd and Nvidia not decide to compete in that market or actively choose to avoid profit. You see my point Here. If having an amazing hash rate sells cards in volume and runs Intel out of stock. Why would AMD and Nvidia choose not to double down on that market? Especially if Intel makes more money selling unlocked cards than their competitors do trying to sell to enthusiasts?
It wouldn't matter - so long as there is profit to be made, they will sell. Doesn't matter if one is better than the other - you only need ~more~ of them then.