Intel is expected to deliver client-side updates to its next-generation Core Ultra Series 2 mobile and graphics products on October 29.
Intel could unveil next-generation Arc Battlemage GPUs and Core Ultra Series 2 mobile CPUs later this month
Intel will host its Partner Alliance BaseCamp on October 29, where the company is expected to provide exclusive insights on the latest technologies to its partners. This event will mainly focus on customer products like the Core Ultra CPUs, along with graphics updates, but it looks like we’ll hear more about the next-generation Arc graphics lineup during the sessions.
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According to a post on X, Intel BaseCamp will include several sessions and provide insight into the following:
- Intel Client Graphics updates
- Intel Gaudi 3 AI accelerator
- Discover the next generation of Intel Core Ultra Series 2 mobile and desktop processors
The first seems to be the highlight as it lists graphical updates to the client. We know that Intel’s client graphics range consists mainly of the Arc family. Currently the lineup is based on the first generation Xe “Alchemist” architecture and there are several products aimed at gamers, professionals and visualization markets. We’ve heard rumors that Intel is expected to introduce its next-generation Arc Battlemage graphics cards in late 2024, so it looks like this event might be our first taste of the next-gen lineup.
Intel ARC Gaming GPU series
| GPU family | Intel Xe HPG | Intel Xe HPG | Intel Xe2 HPG | Intel Xe3 HPG | Intel Xe Next | Intel Xe Next Next |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU products | ARC Alchemist GPUs | ARC Alchemist+ GPUs | ARC Battlemage GPUs | ARC Celestial GPUs | ARC Druid GPUs | ARC E*** GPUs |
| GPU segment | Regular gaming (discreet) | Regular gaming (discreet) | Mainstream/high-end gaming (discreet) | Mainstream/high-end gaming (discreet) | Mainstream/high-end gaming (discreet) | Mainstream/high-end gaming (discreet) |
| GPU Gen | Gen 12 | Gen 12 | Gen 13? | Gen 14? | Gen 15? | Gen 16? |
| CPU iGPU | Xe-LPG (Meteor Lake) | Xe-LPG+ (Arrow Lake) | Xe2-LPG (lunar lake) | Xe3-LPG (Panther Lake) | TBA | TBA |
| Process node | TSMC 6nm | TSMC 6nm | TSMC 4nm? (3nm Lunar Lake Tile) | TSMC 3nm? | TBA | TBA |
| Specifications / Design | 512 EUs / 1 Tile / 1 GPU | 512 EUs / 1 Tile / 1 GPU | 1024 EUs / 1 Tile / 1 GPU | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Memory subsystem | GDDR6 | GDDR6 | GDDR6(X)? | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Launch | 2022 | 2024 | 2024 | 2025? | 2026? | 2026+ |
In addition to graphics updates, the event will also talk about Intel’s next-generation Gaudi 3 AI accelerator, which is expected to offer better performance per dollar over the competition, making it a good option for AI markets.
Finally, Intel mentions that they will provide further updates for the next generation of Core Ultra Series 2 mobile and desktop CPUs. Intel has officially unveiled the Core Ultra 200S series and it’s launching on October 24, so there may not be much to say about desktop releases, but the “Core Ultra Series 2” laptop is something to look forward to with Arrow Lake-HX and Arrow Lake-H CPUs offer great benefits for laptop users.
Early next year, the next generation of GPUs from NVIDIA and AMD will be introduced, so we could see these integrated into the latest laptop solutions from OEMs such as ASUS, MSI, Dell, etc.
We’re certainly looking forward to what Intel has in store for us with their next-gen Arc Battlemage lineup. The Xe2 architecture has shown promise on the Lunar Lake SoCs and we can expect similar gains for the desktop range versus the existing Arc A series family.
