Intel is stirring excitement among tech enthusiasts with the latest support addition for its anticipated Arc Battlemage “BMG-G31” GPU. This development suggests that the much-awaited launch could be imminent, building anticipation for what’s next in Intel’s graphics card lineup.
Growing Anticipation for Intel’s Arc Battlemage GPU
For over a year, rumors have swirled around the launch of Intel’s big Arc Battlemage BMG-G31 GPU. Initially expected shortly after the release of the BMG-G21 model, enthusiasts anticipated the Arc B770 to hit the market earlier in 2025. As the year closes, official details from Intel remain elusive. Yet, Intel has discreetly introduced new support for the Arc Battlemage BMG-G31 GPU in its latest VTune Profiler software update, released on December 4, 2025. This update also supports the Core Ultra 3 CPUs, known as “Panther Lake,” which are set to launch at CES 2026. Could this indicate that the larger Arc Battlemage GPU will debut at the same event?
The VTune Profiler’s latest version enhancements include improved code annotations for the ITT API, speeding up finalization by up to two times for demanding workloads, and new support for the Intel Arc Battlemage BMG-G31 alongside the Intel Core Ultra 3 Processors. Additionally, crucial bug fixes and security updates are part of this release.
What We Know About the Arc Battlemage BMG-G31
Details about the Intel Arc Battlemage BMG-G31 GPU suggest it will feature four different SKUs. Leaked Device IDs align with these expectations, indicating the Big Battlemage may include up to 32 Xe2 cores and 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. If priced between $300 and $400, this GPU could challenge NVIDIA’s RTX 5060 and AMD’s RX 9060 series. This potential competition could mark a significant leap forward for Intel in the graphics card market.
While Intel had initially planned more ambitious enhancements for its Arc Battlemage lineup, not all came to fruition. The BMG-G31, if launched, will coincide with Intel’s transition to the Xe3 architecture within the Arc Battlemage family. As other companies face possible delays due to ongoing DRAM shortages, Intel’s move to release the BMG-G31 may present a timely opportunity.
Intel Arc Battlemage Graphics Card “Rumored” Specs:
| Graphics Card Variant | Arc B7XX | Arc B580 | Arc A770 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU Die | Arc BMG-G31 | Arc BMG-G21 | Arc ACM-G10 |
| Process Node | TSMC 5nm | TSMC 5nm | TSMC 6nm |
| Die Size | TBD | 272mm2 | 406mm2 |
| Shading Units (Cores) | 4096 (32 Xe2-Cores) | 2560 (20 Xe2-Cores) | 4096 (32 Xe-Cores) |
| GPU Clock (Graphics) | TBD | 2.67 GHz | 2.10 GHz |
| Memory Capacity | 16 GB GDDR6 | 12 GB GDDR6 | 16 GB GDDR6 |
| Memory Speed | 19 Gbps | 19 Gbps | 17.5 Gbps |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 192-bit | 256-bit |
| Bandwidth | 608 GB/s | 456 GB/s | 560 GB/s |
| TGP | TBD | 190W | 225W |
| Price (at launch) | TBD | $249 | $349 |