Signs are mounting that Intel is preparing to unveil a long-rumoured successor to its Arc A770 graphics card. References to an “Arc B770” have appeared in an internal Intel GitHub repository, with code explicitly mentioning “b770,” suggesting that the company’s next-generation midrange gaming GPU is nearing release.
While Intel has not made an official announcement, the appearance of the identifier aligns with more than a year of leaks and speculation surrounding the Arc B770. The card is expected to be part of Intel’s second-generation discrete GPU lineup, known as Battlemage, which introduces the Xe2 core architecture.
Battlemage was once envisioned as a broader and more aggressive expansion of Intel’s graphics ambitions, though those plans appear to have been scaled back. Intel has since shifted some focus to newer Xe3 cores for its upcoming Panther Lake mobile processors, even as Battlemage branding remains in use for certain products.
According to prior leaks, the Arc B770 will be built around Intel’s BMG-G31 die and feature 32 Xe2 cores—a substantial increase from the 20 Xe cores found in the previous-generation Arc A770.
Memory specifications are expected to include at least 16GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 256-bit bus. Although early rumours suggested higher capacities, industry-wide memory constraints have made anything beyond 16GB less likely.
Performance-wise, the Arc B770 is positioned to compete directly with midrange offerings from AMD and Nvidia, reportedly targeting the RX 9060 and RTX 5060 classes. The card is said to have a total graphics power of up to 300 watts, though clock speeds have not yet been disclosed. Manufacturing is expected to rely on TSMC’s 5nm (N5) process, consistent with other Battlemage GPUs.
Intel has not released a new consumer gaming GPU since unveiling the Arc B570 at CES 2025, although it has introduced workstation-focused models, such as the Arc Pro B50 and B60, under the Xe2 family. Since the Alchemist generation, the company has also made notable improvements to its graphics drivers, addressing one of the major criticisms of its earlier Arc cards.
On the software front, industry chatter suggests that Intel is developing an in-house multi-frame generation technology, potentially intended to launch alongside the Arc B770 as a response to similar features from competitors.
The timing of the leak is notable. CES 2026 is set to begin in just days, and Intel is scheduled to host a conference during the event. If the Arc B770 does debut there, it would mark Intel’s return to the consumer GPU spotlight and add fresh competition in a segment long dominated by Nvidia and AMD.
Pricing will ultimately determine how disruptive the Arc B770 can be, but Intel’s aggressive value strategy with its first-generation Arc cards suggests the company may once again aim to undercut rivals—provided performance and software stability meet expectations.
