Intel Arc B580 appears on Amazon with 12GB GDDR6 VRAM, 2.8GHz boost clock

Intel's Arc B580 GPU leaked on Amazon, featuring 12GB GDDR6 VRAM with a 2.8GHz boost clock. Expected to ship next month.

: Intel's upcoming Arc B580 graphics card, boasting a 2.8GHz boost clock and 12GB GDDR6 VRAM, was briefly listed on Amazon, hinting at a December release. ASRock plans two variants: the Challenger with a 2,740 MHz boost clock and Steel Legend with additional features. With 160 execution units and a PCIe 5.0 x8 connector, the B580 targets competition from Nvidia and AMD's upcoming GPUs in 2025. Intel's Battlemage series launch comes amid discussions of potentially scaling back on discrete graphics cards in future.

The Intel Arc B580, anticipated as part of Intel's next step in discrete graphics technology, appeared briefly on Amazon, providing insights into its technology and capabilities. With 12GB of GDDR6 VRAM and a remarkable 2.8GHz boost clock, these specifications position it as a formidable option in the highly competitive GPU market.

ASRock plans to launch two variations of the B580: the Challenger and the potentially more expensive Steel Legend, each suited to different performance needs. The Challenger features a dual-fan setup and a slightly reduced clock speed of 2,740 MHz, indicating a power draw of no more than 225W, while the Steel Legend offers a more robust design.

While pricing details for the B580 remain undisclosed, its predecessor, the A580, was introduced at $180, targeting mainstream users. The B580's imminent release is set against the backdrop of competitive NVIDIA and AMD releases, with Intel potentially shifting its focus away from discrete graphics in line with recent statements from CEO Pat Gelsinger.

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