Intel unveiled the Arc Pro B70 and B65 GPUs at Pro Day 2026, featuring 32GB GDDR6 memory, 608 GB/s bandwidth, and Xe2 architecture — impressive specs aimed squarely at AI and ML workloads rather than gaming. The hardware closely resembles what a consumer Arc B770 could have been, but Intel shelved that product citing financial viability and VRAM cost concerns. With CEO Lip-Bu Tan steering Intel toward edge AI and professional markets, the company appears to be stepping back from competing in the gaming GPU space, leaving enthusiasts to wonder what might have been.
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