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Techday NZ
21-05-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Intel unveils new Arc Pro GPUs & Gaudi 3 accelerators for AI
Intel has introduced new GPUs for professionals and AI developers and announced wider availability for its Gaudi 3 AI accelerators. The company unveiled the Intel Arc Pro B60 and Arc Pro B50 GPUs, expanding the Arc Pro product family for AI inference and professional workstation use. These new graphics cards feature Intel's Xe2 architecture, combining Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) AI cores and advanced ray tracing units. According to Intel, these specifications are aimed at creators, engineers and AI developers who require high memory and scalable performance for demanding workloads. The Arc Pro B60 and Arc Pro B50 GPUs are designed to address both architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) demands as well as AI inference tasks. The new GPUs offer 24GB and 16GB of memory respectively and allow for multi-GPU configurations. Intel stated that the Arc Pro B-Series is built to offer stability and performance through independent software vendor (ISV) certifications and supports consumer and professional drivers on Windows. On Linux platforms, the Arc Pro B-Series GPUs incorporate a containerised software stack that simplifies AI deployment. Intel indicated that this stack will be enhanced over time with further features and optimisations, allowing for broader compatibility and performance improvements. The combination of higher memory capacity and targeted software support is aimed at delivering a scalable, cost-efficient computing platform for professionals working with AI and advanced workstation applications. Intel also revealed a new platform code-named Project Battlematrix, a workstation-class Xeon-based system supporting up to eight Arc Pro B60 24GB GPUs. This configuration provides up to 192GB of video RAM and is designed to support medium-sized AI models with up to 150 billion parameters. Intel asserts that this solution is intended to reduce typical friction points experienced by AI developers working on sizeable model deployments. Vivian Lien, Vice President and General Manager of Client Graphics at Intel, commented: "The Intel Arc Pro B-Series showcases Intel's commitment in GPU technology and ecosystem partnerships. 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." Intel plans to begin sampling the Arc Pro B60 GPU through add-in board partners such as ASRock, Gunnir, Lanner, Maxsun, Onix, Senao and Sparkle starting from June 2025. The Arc Pro B50 GPU will be available from Intel-authorised resellers from July 2025. In addition to the GPU announcements, Intel introduced expanded deployment options for its Gaudi 3 AI accelerators. These will be available both as PCIe cards and in rack-scale system reference designs, with the PCIe cards designed to provide scalable AI inferencing within existing data centre infrastructure. Intel stated that these cards will allow organisations from small businesses to large enterprises to run a range of models, from Llama 3.1 8B to larger deployments such as full-scale Llama 4 Scout or Maverick models, thanks to various scalable configurations. The Gaudi 3 PCIe cards are scheduled for availability in the second half of 2025. The rack-scale reference designs for Gaudi 3 support up to 64 accelerators per rack, with 8.2TB of high-bandwidth memory. The system employs an open, modular architecture designed to help organisations avoid vendor lock-in and simplify system maintenance, including liquid cooling to manage thermal performance and lower total cost of ownership. For cloud service providers, Intel noted that Gaudi 3's rack-scale approach supports both custom and Open Compute Project (OCP) infrastructures, offering flexibility and support for large-scale model training and real-time inference. The announcements coincide with Intel's 40th anniversary of operations in Taiwan. Lip-Bu Tan, Intel's Chief Executive Officer, said: "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. 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 also announced the general availability of Intel AI Assistant Builder, a lightweight open framework for developing and deploying AI agents on Intel-based systems. The software, now available on GitHub, is aimed at allowing developers and partners to quickly build and roll out purpose-built AI agents, with recent examples incorporated by Acer and ASUS. The AI Assistant Builder is designed for use on local AI-capable PCs and, according to Intel, can be customised for organisational requirements and direct customer deployments. Intel stated that it will present its latest processor and graphics technologies at Computex 2025 in Taipei, including the new Arc Pro and Gaudi 3 products.
Channel Post MEA
20-05-2025
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
Intel Unveils New GPUs for AI and Workstations
Intel has unveiled a new lineup of graphics processing units (GPUs) and AI accelerators designed for professionals and developers. Intel's announcements include: New Intel Arc Pro B-Series GPUs: Intel announces Intel Arc Pro B60 and Intel Arc Pro B50 GPUs, expanding the Intel Arc Pro family with configurations tailored for AI inference and professional workstations. Intel announces Intel Arc Pro B60 and Intel Arc Pro B50 GPUs, expanding the Intel Arc Pro family with configurations tailored for AI inference and professional workstations. Intel Gaudi 3 AI Accelerators: Intel Gaudi 3 AI accelerators are now available in PCIe and rack scale systems, offering scalable, open solutions for enterprise and cloud AI inferencing. Intel Gaudi 3 AI accelerators are now available in PCIe and rack scale systems, offering scalable, open solutions for enterprise and cloud AI inferencing. Intel AI Assistant Builder: Now publicly available on GitHub, Intel AI Assistant Builder enables developers to create local, purpose-built AI agents optimized for Intel platforms. New GPUs for AI and Workstation Performance New Intel Arc Pro B60 and B50 GPUs – based on the Xe2 architecture – feature Intel Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) AI cores and advanced ray tracing units, bringing high-performance capabilities to creators, developers and engineers. Expanding Intel's GPU lineup for professionals, new Intel Arc Pro B60 and Intel Arc Pro B50 GPUs are designed for demanding AI inference workloads and workstation applications. With AI-ready features, 24 gigabytes (GB) and 16GB of memory, respectively, and multi-GPU scalability, the Intel Arc Pro B-Series offers a versatile solution for creators, AI developers and professionals. The GPUs are optimized for AEC (architecture, engineering, construction) and inference workstations, offering stability and performance through a wide range of independent software vendor (ISV) certifications and optimized software. The Intel Arc Pro B-Series GPUs are compatible with consumer and pro drivers on Windows. On Linux, the GPUs support a containerized software stack to simplify AI deployments, and will be progressively upgraded with features and optimizations. By combining high memory capacity with key software compatibility, the Intel Arc Pro B-Series offers creators and AI developers scalable, cost-effective solutions. Intel also revealed a configurable workstation-class Intel Xeon-based platform (code-named Project Battlematrix) that is 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 Intel Arc Pro B-Series showcases Intel's commitment in GPU technology and ecosystem partnerships,' said Vivian Lien, vice president and general manager of Client Graphics at 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.' Intel Gaudi 3 Supports PCIe and Rack Scale Deployments Expanding on its AI strategy, Intel introduced new deployment options for Intel Gaudi 3 AI accelerators: Intel Gaudi 3 PCIe cards support scalable AI inferencing within existing data center server environments. Using AI models such as Llama, customers from small businesses to large enterprises benefit from the flexibility to run models ranging from Llama 3.1 8B to full-scale Llama 4 Scout or Maverick because of the scalable configurations available. Intel Gaudi 3 PCIe cards will be available in the second half of 2025. cards support scalable AI inferencing within existing data center server environments. Using AI models such as Llama, customers from small businesses to large enterprises benefit from the flexibility to run models ranging from Llama 3.1 8B to full-scale Llama 4 Scout or Maverick because of the scalable configurations available. Intel Gaudi 3 PCIe cards will be available in the second half of 2025. Intel Gaudi 3 rack scale system reference designs are built for flexibility and scale, supporting up to 64 accelerators per rack and offering 8.2 terabytes (TB) of high-bandwidth memory. An open, modular design helps avoid vendor lock-in. And with liquid cooling, these systems deliver strong performance and help keep total cost of ownership (TCO) in check. The Intel Gaudi rack scale architecture is optimized for running large AI models and excels in real-time inferencing with low-latency performance. These configurations reinforce Intel's commitment to open, flexible and secure AI infrastructure, supporting both custom and Open Compute Project (OCP) designs for cloud service providers (CSPs). Intel AI Assistant Builder: Now Available Following its debut at CES 2025, Intel AI Assistant Builder – a lightweight, open software framework for building and running custom AI agents locally on Intel-based AI PCs – is now available in public beta release on GitHub. With new innovative solutions being unveiled at Computex by Acer and ASUS as examples, Intel AI Assistant Builder allows developers and partners to quickly create and deploy AI agents for their own organizations and direct customers. (More: AI Assistant Builder Delivers Free AI Assistants) 0 0
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Intel taps AI creators, developers with new Arc Pro GPUs
NEW DELHI: 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.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Intel expands professional GPU lineup with new Arc Pro B-Series
Intel announced the launch of its new Intel Arc Pro B60 and B50 graphics processing units designed for AI inference and professional workstations, during the Computex 2025 in Taipei, Taiwan. The new GPUs, based on the Xe2 architecture , feature Intel Xe Matrix Extensions AI cores and advanced ray tracing units with expanded memory configurations of 24GB for the B60 and 16GB for the B50. These specifications target creators, AI developers, and professionals in architecture, engineering, and construction sectors. "The Intel Arc Pro B-Series showcases Intel's commitment in GPU technology and ecosystem partnerships," said Vivian Lien, vice president and general manager of Client Graphics at 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." Intel also revealed a workstation-class platform, code-named Project Battlematrix , supporting up to eight Intel Arc Pro B60 GPUs, enabling AI models with up to 150 billion parameters. The announcement coincides with Intel's 40th anniversary in Taiwan, highlighting the company's long-standing collaboration with local technology ecosystem partners. CEO Lip-Bu Tan emphasized the significance of these partnerships, stating, "Together, we will create great products that delight our customers and capitalize on the exciting opportunities ahead." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Viral Video: मृत्यू कसाही येऊ शकतो! सीसीटीव्हीत कैद झाली काळीज पिळवटणारी घटना Latest News Read More Undo In addition to the GPU launches, Intel announced that its Gaudi 3 AI accelerators are now available in PCIe and rack scale systems for enterprise and cloud AI inferencing, and the Intel AI Assistant Builder has become publicly available on GitHub. The Intel Arc Pro B60 GPU will be sampling from partners including ASRock, Gunnir, and Sparkle starting in June 2025, while the Intel Arc Pro B50 GPU will be available from authorized resellers in July 2025. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Intel debuts AI GPUs for workstation system as it works to gain ground on Nvidia, AMD
Intel (INTC) is expanding its graphics chip offerings with the debut of its Arc Pro B50 and B60 series workstation cards. The options, starting at $299 and $500 and higher, respectively, are designed for customers who don't necessarily need or want to use cloud-based AI processors from the likes of Amazon (AMZN), Google (GOOG, GOOGL), or Microsoft (MSFT). Workstation systems provide strong security since data is processed on-site rather than being sent to the cloud. They're also generally more customizable and offer instant access to powerful graphics processing units (GPUs) without the potential for having to wait for availability via cloud services. Intel has been working on its Arc GPU platform for years. It currently offers its B-series chips for gamers, dubbed Battlemage, and an A-series range for workstations, though those cards are meant more for enterprise graphics and visual capabilities rather than AI. The Arc Pro B50 and B60, however, offer more memory and functionalities that are designed specifically with AI in mind. The B50 is a mainstream chip that Intel says is designed for AI-assisted software engineering. According to the company, entry workstation GPUs make up about 30% of the workstation market, offering Intel a clear opportunity to grab market share. "We expect this to be very competitive and a very attractive solution, particularly for design and engineering," Intel vice president and general manager of client graphics Vivian Lien told Yahoo Finance. To do that, Intel has equipped the Arc Pro B50 with 16GB of memory and support for up to 170 TOPS, or trillions of operations per second. TOPS is a generally accepted means of measuring an AI chip's rough performance capabilities. The Arc Pro B60 has 24GB of memory and is capable of up to 197 TOPS. According to Lien, that chip is aimed at workstation customers who want to run resource-intensive AI applications. Intel, like Nvidia, is touting the need for customers to opt for high-end graphics chips to power AI models into the future. To that end, the company is also introducing its Project Battlematrix workstation system. A complete PC, Project Battlematrix combines two to eight Arc Pro B60 GPUs supporting up to 192GB of memory with an Intel Xeon processor. Customers can use it to run AI software across their businesses. Intel isn't the only company with its own workstation GPUs or heavy-duty AI desktop systems. Nvidia (NVDA) has also announced its own RTX Pro AI chips and cards, as well as two desktop systems: the DGX Spark and DGX Station. The DGX Spark is a pint-sized supercomputer that runs on Nvidia's Grace Blackwell GB10 superchip. Then there's Nvidia's DGX Station. Outfitted with the company's GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra superchip, the DGX Station provides up to 784GB of memory for AI applications. Intel is working to prove that it's not backing away from the GPU market while also proving it has what it takes to reclaim its crown atop the CPU market. While the B50 and B60 might not be as powerful as Nvidia's offerings, they're clear indications that the company is dedicated to gaining ground in the AI workstation market. But it still has to prove it can hang in the larger, more lucrative hyperscaler market. And that remains to be seen. Email Daniel Howley at dhowley@ Follow him on X/Twitter at @DanielHowley.
