Intel is preparing to launch its Arc Pro B70 and B65 GPUs, codenamed "Battlemage", primarily targeting the professional visualization and AI builder markets. Leaks suggest these cards will utilize the BMG-G31 GPU die. The higher-end Arc Pro B70 features 32 Xe2 cores and 32 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the B65 offers 20 Xe2 cores with the same memory capacity.

These new GPUs are expected to launch in Q1. Intel is positioning itself to compete with AMD and NVIDIA in the AI and workstation space, focusing on high memory capacity and price/performance. However, the gaming version, the Arc B770, is reportedly delayed. This shift indicates Intel's strategic focus on the pro-visualization segment first, before possibly entering the gaming market.

This move comes as Intel aims to carve out a niche in the graphics card market. The focus on professional applications allows it to compete in a less saturated area. The delay of the gaming version suggests Intel is prioritizing its resources. We'll have to wait and see if the gaming cards will ever arrive.

With AI and professional applications demanding more powerful hardware, Intel is aiming to offer competitive solutions. Their strategy may shift the market share dynamics, but it remains to be seen how gamers will respond to the delayed launch. The success of "Battlemage" will depend on its performance and pricing relative to its rivals.