A rather striking detail has been noticed in the latest version of Intel’s XPU Manager tool, which it uses to monitor and manage data center GPUs. With the 1.3.5 update, official support for Intel’s graphics unit codenamed “BMG-G31” has been added. This development is considered one of the most concrete pieces of evidence confirming that the company is actively working on a larger and more powerful graphics chip, known in the tech world as the “Big Battlemage.” Hardware manufacturers typically don’t add credentials to their publicly available software for devices that don’t exist or haven’t completed development.
Intel Arc B770 is coming
This update isn’t actually a surprise in itself, but rather a significant piece that complements other leaks in the open-source world. In recent months, traces and credentials related to this new chip have frequently appeared in Linux drivers and Mesa patches. When all this software-based evidence is combined, it appears that Intel is preparing to release a Battlemage model that is much more powerful than current models for desktop gamers or workstation users.
Emerging technical documents and leaks indicate that the BMG-G31 will have a much larger physical structure than the chip used in current models like the Arc B580. Industry rumors suggest this new card could come with approximately 32 Xe2 cores, a 256-bit memory bus, and at least 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. If these specifications are confirmed, Intel could move beyond the entry-level segment and become a much more serious and competitive alternative to Nvidia and AMD in the mid-range.
While producing a larger chip offers a significant performance advantage, it’s also considered a risky move that increases costs. Intel is expected to target high gaming performance, especially at 1440p resolution, with this new model and aim for the mid-range segment. However, increased production costs and fluctuations in the memory market may make it difficult to sell the card at a competitive price. The key to success lies not only in hardware power but also in driver stability and Intel’s pricing policy.
Although no official release date or pricing information has been shared yet, leaks suggest the card may be released under the name “Arc B770.” Today’s XPU Manager update confirms that this powerful model is definitely on Intel’s roadmap. We will see together whether this card will be customized only for gamers or for workstations in the future. So, what do you think of Intel’s competitive moves in the graphics card market, and would you give the Intel Arc series a chance when building a new system?
