ASUS Finally Builds An Intel Arc Graphics Card After Two Generations On The Sidelines, And It's The Full 32 GB Big Battlemage Arc Pro B70
Key Points:
- ASUS has launched its first Intel Arc graphics card, the UGen Arc Pro B70, based on Intel's Big Battlemage "BMG-G31" GPU, targeting AI and workstation markets with a focus on AI performance.
- The dual-slot card features 32 GB of memory, a blower-type cooler, four display outputs, a 310W TBP, and delivers up to 367 TOPS of AI compute, supporting multi-GPU configurations of up to four cards for 128 GB total VRAM.
- The Arc Pro B70 supports major AI frameworks such as vLLM, PyTorch, OpenVINO, and oneAPI, and is compatible with ASUS’s Zenni Claw for multi-GPU setups, emphasizing its use in scalable AI workloads.
- Pricing details are not officially disclosed, but similar Intel Arc Pro B70 models typically range from $1299 to over $2000, offering a competitive alternative to NVIDIA RTX Pro and AMD Radeon AI PRO GPUs.
- ASUS's entry into the Intel Arc GPU market signals potential future developments in discrete Intel GPU designs, expanding its product lineup beyond traditional NVIDIA and AMD offerings.