Intel Unveils Arc Pro B-Series GPUs Featuring XMX AI Cores
Intel has officially launched its Arc Pro B-series graphics processing units (GPUs) at Computex 2025, marking a significant advancement in workstation and artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Designed to handle demanding workloads, these new GPUs come in various partner board form factors and feature enhanced memory configurations and software support. The Arc Pro B-series includes two models, the Intel Arc B50 and Arc B60, both equipped with advanced ray tracing units and Intel Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) cores, aimed at professionals in graphics and AI fields.
Pricing and Availability of Intel Arc Pro B-Series GPUs
The Intel Arc Pro B50 GPU is set to hit the market through Intel-authorized resellers starting in July 2025, with a price tag of $299, approximately Rs. 25,500. In contrast, the Intel Arc B60 GPU will be available from various add-in board partners, including ASRock, Gunnir, Lanner, Maxsun, Onix, Senao, and Sparkle, beginning in June. However, the pricing for the Arc B60 has not yet been disclosed, leaving potential buyers eager for more information.
Specifications of Intel Arc Pro B-Series GPUs
Intel’s Arc Pro B-series GPUs are specifically designed for high-performance graphics workstations, AI inference workstations, and edge computing solutions. Built on the latest Xe2 architecture, these GPUs utilize XMX engines to enhance their AI capabilities. According to Intel, the new GPUs offer up to 3.4 times better graphical fidelity and up to 3.5 times higher inference performance in Stable Diffusion compared to the Nvidia RTX A1000 8GB. The GPUs are optimized for stability through independent software vendor (ISV) certifications and tailored software for architecture, engineering, construction (AEC), and inference workstations. Additionally, when integrated into Linux-based systems, they support a containerized software stack, simplifying AI deployment processes.
Performance Features of Intel Arc Pro B-Series GPUs
The Intel Arc Pro B60 GPU boasts 20 second-generation Xe cores, delivering up to 197 tera operations per second (TOPS) of computational power with a Total Board Power (TBP) of 200W. It is equipped with 24GB of GDDR6 VRAM and offers a memory bandwidth of 456GB/s, supporting PCIe Gen5 platforms. This GPU can handle a variety of display resolutions, including 8K UHD at 60Hz, 5K WUHD at 240Hz, and 5K UHD at 120Hz, making it ideal for advanced AI inferencing workstations and servers. On the other hand, the Intel Arc Pro B50 GPU is tailored for applications involving AI, generative design, 3D simulations, ray tracing, and editing. It features 16 Xe cores, 16GB of GDDR6 memory, and a memory bandwidth of 224GB/s, with a peak computational power of 170 TOPS and a TBP of 70W.
Project Battlematrix: A New Workstation-Class Platform
In addition to the new GPUs, Intel has introduced a configurable workstation-class platform, codenamed Project Battlematrix. This platform is designed to streamline the AI development process by reducing friction points. It supports up to eight Intel Arc Pro B60 GPUs, enabling medium-sized AI models with up to 150 billion parameters and accommodating up to 192GB of VRAM. This innovative platform aims to enhance the capabilities of professionals working in AI and graphics-intensive fields, further solidifying Intel’s commitment to advancing technology in these areas.
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