Intel Arc Xe2 B770 "Battlemage" dGPU Reportedly Lined Up for Q4'25 Launch

[T0@st]

In the run-up to Computex 2025, Intel sent out mixed messages about the future of Arc Xe2 "Battlemage" desktop graphics cards. A combination of first-party teasers and "official leaks" (courtesy of AIBs) indicated an (eventual) introduction of professional B-series products. PC hardware enthusiasts were looking forward to a possible unveiling of higher-end gaming cards; the rumor mill has floated a "B770" option in recent times. Industry observers detected further encouraging pre-release signs; a "B750" identifier was discovered on Intel Japan's website—likely existing as placeholder material. Team Blue's social media account drummed up additional hype, prior to the commencement of last week's key trade event.

The TechPowerUp crew and other media outlets did not stumble upon any Intel Arc Xe2 B750 or B770 specimens at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. According to a mid-visit Tweakers.net article, several unnamed figures (likely board partner company representatives) divulged inside track knowledge during Computex 2025. The online publication outlined a smattering of details: "sources close to Intel confirm the existence of the Arc B770 video card. According to them, the introduction is planned for the second half of this year. The card is expected to appear in the fourth quarter, although the planning can of course still change. Intel is working on an Arc B770 video card based on the 'Battlemage' architecture. Tweakers was able to confirm this with multiple sources during Computex. So far, Intel has only released lower-positioned B570 and B580 video cards with this architecture." Now defunct product roadmaps had the "Battlemage" series wrapped up by 2024, but delays and other factors have allegedly caused major timeline slippages. An industry expert claimed that a larger "BMG-G31" GPU development project was closed down at some point late last year, but fresher production activities have generated renewed beliefs that the "Battlemage" gaming line will expand beyond "cheaper" tiers.



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[Darmok N Jalad]

Well, that would be consistent with the timetable rumors back when B580 launched. The first B770 wasn’t hitting targets and it would require a redesign, putting the launch date in that time frame. The speculation also questioned if Intel would bother with a redesign with that kind of delay. It makes me think that the next generation isn’t on-track, because it would make more sense to skip the effort of B770 if Celestial was just around the corner.

 

[RejZoR]

Q4 25 seems way too late as everyone will already buy RTX 5060 or RX 9060 XT by that time... If they launched it during summer, many would wait. I know I waited for Radeon after NVIDIA launched their cards as it was just 1 or 2 months wait. If it's 6 months wait, many just won't wait that long. Which is a shame since Battlemage seems promising.

 

[kondamin]

Well, that would be consistent with the timetable rumors back when B580 launched. The first B770 wasn’t hitting targets and it would require a redesign, putting the launch date in that time frame. The speculation also questioned if Intel would bother with a redesign with that kind of delay. It makes me think that the next generation isn’t on-track, because it would make more sense to skip the effort of B770 if Celestial was just around the corner.

unless they want to launch celestial as a high tier product not just midrange givent he trash nvidia is launching for +$500

 

[evernessince]

Q4 25 seems way too late as everyone will already buy RTX 5060 or RX 9060 XT by that time... If they launched it during summer, many would wait. I know I waited for Radeon after NVIDIA launched their cards as it was just 1 or 2 months wait. If it's 6 months wait, many just won't wait that long. Which is a shame since Battlemage seems promising.

During an ordinary GPU launch this might be true, but given the lack of price to performance improvement this generation I don't see people rushing out to upgrade when they could have gotten the same or better value at any time during the last gen. Anyone who wanted to upgrade are in a worse position now then they were months ago, not really a good proposition for customers.

 

[Dristun]

Ideally they needed to have it on shelves yesterday but luckily team red and team green now price their line-up so that only the high-end cards offer any sort of value so Intel might still grab a few percent of share even launching in Q4.

 

[SSGBryan]

I'll pick one up when it releases. I got the B580 as a stop-gap and it is a fine card for 1440p high, but a B770 should get me to 4k for my TV.

 

[capdauntless]

Was super impressed with the a770 I installed in a customer's system. Of course this was after they did a bunch of work to rectify many of the teething issues Intel had a launch. I can definitely see myself recommending the b770 to customers, if the price is right.

 

[Squared]

B770 in 2024: great
B770 in H1 2025: good
B770 in H2 2025: missed opportunity

The B770 would've been all the rage until now and probably would be for a few more months. But afterward most people on the market will already have a 5070 or 9070. Also next year a new generation of dGPUs is expected, including the C770. Releasing the B770 in Q4 suggests Celestial is behind schedule. And if the B770 is released but comes to market so late that demand has dried up, someone inside Intel is going to try to cancel or scale back dGPU products.

 

[kondamin]

B770 in 2024: great
B770 in H1 2025: good
B770 in H2 2025: missed opportunity

The B770 would've been all the rage until now and probably would be for a few more months. But afterward most people on the market will already have a 5070 or 9070. Also next year a new generation of dGPUs is expected, including the C770. Releasing the B770 in Q4 suggests Celestial is behind schedule. And if the B770 is released but comes to market so late that demand has dried up, someone inside Intel is going to try to cancel or scale back dGPU products.

People buy 30xx graphics cards if they are on offer, the market is underserved
A good gpu at the right price will sell even if released in h1 2026