Intel launches Arc Pro B70 at $949 with 32GB GDDR6 memory

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Intel launches Arc Pro B70 and B65 with 32GB GDDR6 featuring “Big Battlemage” GPU

Intel has introduced two new Arc Pro workstation GPUs, the Arc Pro B70 and Arc Pro B65. Both cards use the larger BMG-G31 GPU and both come with 32GB of GDDR6 memory. Intel is positioning them for local AI inference, agent workloads, software development, and professional graphics applications.

Arc Pro B70 is the top model in the new launch. Intel lists 32 Xe cores, 256 XMX engines, up to 367 peak TOPS, and 608 GB/s memory bandwidth. Board power is listed at 160W to 290W, while Intel’s own branded card is rated at 230W. The company says the B70 will be available starting March 25 from Intel and partners including ASRock, Gunnir, MAXSUN, Sparkle, Senao, Lanner, Onix, and others, with pricing starting at $949.

Arc Pro B65 uses a cut-down BMG-G31 configuration with 20 Xe cores and 160 XMX engines. It still carries 32GB of GDDR6 memory and is rated for up to 197 peak TOPS. Board power is listed at 200W. Intel says this model will launch in mid-April through add-in-board partners, and it will be priced below the Arc Pro B70. Intel has not announced pricing for B65 yet. 

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