
Intel taps AI creators, developers with new Arc Pro GPUs
Intel
at the
Computex 2025
event on Tuesday launched two new graphics processors under its Arc line-up, including the Arc Pro B60 and the Arc Pro B50, to support artificial intelligence (AI) inferencing and professional workloads.
The new
Intel Arc Pro GPUs
, based on the Xe2 architecture, feature Intel Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) AI cores and advanced ray tracing units, extending high-performance capabilities to creators, developers, and engineers.
The move also signals Intel's strategy to actively tap into the AI boom, which has boosted revenues of its rivals, Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD).
Intel said its latest GPUs are 'designed for demanding AI inference workloads and workstation applications', with AI-ready features, 24GB (Arc Pro B60) and 16GB (Arc Pro B50) memory, and multi-GPU scalability.
The GPUs are optimised for AEC (architecture, engineering, construction) and inference workstations, offering stability and performance through a wide range of independent software vendor (ISV) certifications and optimised software.
Intel also revealed a configurable workstation-class Intel Xeon-based platform – code-named Project Battlematri – designed to reduce AI developer friction points. It supports up to eight Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB GPUs to enable medium-size (up to 150 billion parameters) and accurate AI models with up to 192GB of video random-access memory, the chipmaker said in a statement.
'The Intel Arc Pro B-Series showcases Intel's commitment in GPU technology and ecosystem partnerships,' said Vivian Lien, vice president and general manager (client graphics), Intel. 'With Xe2 architecture's advanced capabilities and a growing software ecosystem, the new Arc Pro GPUs deliver accessibility and scalability to small and medium-sized businesses that have been looking for targeted solutions.'
This product launches coincide with the 40th anniversary of Intel in Taiwan.
'For the past 40 years, the power of our partnership with the Taiwan ecosystem has fueled innovation that has changed our world for the better,' said Lip-Bu Tan, CEO, Intel. 'This week, we are renewing our commitment to our partners as we work to build a new Intel for the future. Together, we will create great products that delight our customers and capitalize on the exciting opportunities ahead.'
Intel said its Gaudi 3 AI Accelerators are now available in PCIe and rack-scale systems, offering scalable, open solutions for enterprise and cloud
AI inferencing
.
It added that the Intel AI Assistant Builder is now publicly available on GitHub, enabling developers to create local, purpose-built AI agents optimised for Intel platforms.
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