Recently, there's been quite a buzz surrounding Intel, and today it was revealed that the company is gearing up to unveil two Arc Battlemage GPUs at Computex 2025: the long-awaited Arc B770 and the Arc Pro A60, designed for professional use. Excitement particularly swirls around the former, as every announcement regarding Intel's graphics cards seems to ignite discussions, especially given the favorable price/performance ratio of the B580 which leaves enthusiasts anticipating the more advanced 770.

The Arc B770 stands as the flagship offering of Intel's second-generation Battlemage architecture, powered by the BMG-G31 chip. This chip reportedly employs TSMC’s 5-nanometer process (N5P)—a technological leap forward from the previous 6-nanometer (N6) process used in the Alchemist architecture—ensuring optimal power efficiency while boosting performance. Expected specifications for the Arc B770 include 24 to 32 Xe2 cores, 16GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, and core frequencies reaching up to 2GHz, with an increased L2 cache capacity of 2MB. These advancements represent a major performance leap from the Arc B580, which features 20 Xe2 cores and 12GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, crowning it currently as the most potent Battlemage GPU.

Simultaneously, Intel will debut the Arc Pro A60, targeting professional workloads with substantial demands. This GPU, based on the same BMG-G21 chip as the Arc B580, will double the memory capacity to 24GB of GDDR6, making it especially beneficial for memory-intensive tasks such as content creation, 3D rendering, and AI computation.

Scheduled to take place in Taipei from May 20 to 23, Computex 2025 will serve not only as a critical platform for Intel to highlight its innovations but will also be a battleground for GPU industry contenders. NVIDIA plans to introduce a standard model from its 50-series—the RTX 5060—which is outfitted with just 8GB of GDDR6 memory, potentially creating a limitation for 4K gaming in the current market context. Meanwhile, AMD is set to launch the Radeon RX 9060 XT with both 8GB and 16GB memory options, aiming to seize a piece of the mid-range market through the RDNA 4 architecture's energy efficiency advantages. Conversely, the Arc B770, packed with 16GB of video memory and equipped with XeSS 2 super-resolution technology, might surpass its competitors in terms of price/performance and future adaptability.

Intel's advancement in the GPU sector deserves attention. Since the debut of the Arc Alchemist series in 2022, Intel has consistently enhanced its product competitiveness via ongoing driver optimizations and XeSS technology improvements. The Arc B580 has outperformed the NVIDIA RTX 4060 at 1440p gaming resolutions, while maintaining a more attractive price point. However, Intel's absence in the mid-to-high-end market has hampered its ability to vye directly with NVIDIA and AMD. The upcoming Arc B770 marks a strategic move toward addressing this void, with an anticipated price range of $350 to $450—an excellent value if the performance meets expectations.

Additionally, Intel's production readiness lends credibility to its impending launch, signaled by the recent listing of the BMG-G31 chip on the shipping manifest from Intel's Vietnamese factory, known for producing limited edition Arc series GPUs—a clear indication that the Arc B770 has reached mass production. When coupled with Intel's "stay tuned" responses to public inquiries, the prospects of the Arc B770's unveiling at Computex seem promising.

Aside from the technical specifications, Intel has made substantial efforts in ecosystem development, with XeSS 2 technology providing Arc GPUs with AI-driven super-resolution and frame generation capabilities comparable to NVIDIA’s DLSS and AMD’s FSR. Particularly, Intel has made driver updates to improve compatibility and efficiency in older, DirectX 9-based games, paving the way for the Arc B770's market success.

Looking forward, Intel's ambitious plans for the GPU arena garner interest. Speculations suggest that the third-generation "Celestial" architecture might feature GDDR7 memory. Should the Arc B770 meet the expectations at Computex 2025, Intel could secure a stronger foothold in the mid-range segment, setting the stage for future high-end offerings. By then, Computex will evolve into a grand stage featuring fierce competition among the three major GPU players, giving consumers a wealth of choices.