‘High-end’ Intel Battlemage GPU was reportedly cancelled in late 2024

Since the release of Intel's entry-level Arc Xe 2 “Battlemage” B580 and B570 graphics cards, enthusiasts have eagerly awaited news about higher-performance options. The relative silence surrounding these high-end variants has left many wondering what's going on behind the scenes, with the last significant information emerging in late January regarding a potential expansion of the B-series SKUs.

Past reports uncovered three previously unknown “Battlemage” PCI IDs online, sparking debate about their nature. Some speculated these “BMG” IDs pointed towards professional-grade versions of the existing B580 cards, potentially equipped with 24 GB VRAM configurations. A more optimistic perspective anticipated the arrival of more powerful Arc Xe2 desktop gaming GPUs, including “B750,” “B770,” and possibly even “B780” SKUs.

However, a recent exchange between Tomasz Gawroński and Jaykihn (via Wccftech) suggests a different scenario. Jaykihn stated that Intel reportedly abandoned plans for a higher-end/larger “BMG-G31” GPU die in Q3 2024. The Arc Xe2 “Battlemage” project has long been rumoured to have faced development challenges, fuelling various theories about its potential cancellation.

This news will likely lead many to speculate that the upcoming Arc Xe 3 “Celestial” discrete GPUs will fill the performance gap. However, Jaykihn stated that they have no new information to share about the progress of the Celestial project at this time.

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