Intel Arc B770 Is Reportedly Coming Soon #
More details about Intel’s Battlemage architecture graphics cards are surfacing. Following the appearance of the BMG-G31 chip in NBD shipping manifests and the Compute Runtime database, the latest Linux boot logs have provided new clues. Console output shows a PCI device ID “E221,” explicitly labeled “BATTLEMAGE,” and indicates the GPU has 16GB of GDDR6 memory. Combined with previous leaks, this new card is almost certainly the Arc B770, the successor to the Arc A770.
Specifications and Improvements #
The logs suggest that the Arc B770 features:
- 16GB GDDR6 memory
- 256-bit memory bus
- 608 GB/s bandwidth
- 32 Xe2 units (4096 shaders)
While the shader count mirrors the Arc A770, the new Battlemage architecture should bring significant efficiency and performance improvements.
Comparison: Arc B770 vs B580 vs A770 #
| Feature | Arc B580 (BMG-G21) | Arc A770 (Alchemist) | Arc B770 (BMG-G31) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Battlemage | Alchemist | Battlemage |
| Shader Cores | 20 Xe2 (2560) | 32 Xe (4096) | 32 Xe2 (4096) |
| VRAM | 12GB GDDR6 | 16GB GDDR6 | 16GB GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Bandwidth | ~480 GB/s | ~560 GB/s | ~608 GB/s |
| Process Node | TSMC 6nm | TSMC 6nm | TSMC 5nm |
| TDP | ~190W | ~225W | ~225W (est.) |
| Target Market | Mid-range | High-end mainstream | 1440p gaming / flagship |
The B770 positions itself as the true successor to the A770, with architectural upgrades and a modern manufacturing process.
Target Market and Performance #
Intel is aiming the Arc B770 squarely at the 1440p gaming segment. With its wider memory bus, larger VRAM pool, and architectural updates, the card is expected to compete with NVIDIA’s RTX 5060 Ti and AMD’s RX 9060 XT.
There are also reports that the BMG-G31 chip may appear in laptops such as the Surface Laptop 7. If true, this would mark Intel’s first attempt to bring discrete Arc GPUs into thin and light devices.
Challenges Ahead #
Despite the promising specs, Intel still faces hurdles:
- Driver maturity and ecosystem support remain critical.
- Power and cooling must be optimized, especially for laptops.
- The price point will determine adoption. With the B580 at $249 and A770 at $349, the B770 is likely to fall in the $300–$400 range.
Conclusion #
The Arc B770 is shaping up to be a significant step forward for Intel’s discrete GPU ambitions. With its modern Battlemage design, stronger memory subsystem, and potential laptop integration, it could finally give Intel a competitive edge in the gaming and professional graphics markets.
If Intel delivers on both hardware and software this time, the B770 may be the GPU that changes the conversation around Arc graphics.