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March 25, 2026
Intel's Long-Awaited Big GPU is Just for AI and Starts at Nearly $1,000.
Intel is announcing its new Arc Pro B70 “Big Battlemage” desktop GPU with 32GB of VRAM and up to 32 Xe2 cores. It costs $949 for an Intel reference design, while partner designed cards will vary in price. There’s also a B65 Pro with 20 Xe2 cores, but it’s only made by partners.

TL;DR
- Intel announces the Arc Pro B70 "Big Battlemage" desktop GPU.
- The GPU comes with 32GB of VRAM and up to 32 Xe2 cores.
- The Intel reference design costs $949; partner card prices will vary.
- A B65 Pro model with 20 Xe2 cores is available only from partners.
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