Intel Arc Battlemage Desktop GPU Spotted on Geekbench, Performance Close to RTX 4060
Intel's next-generation Battlemage graphics architecture is making its presence known. A desktop GPU based on Battlemage has appeared on Geekbench, offering a glimpse into its performance.
The unnamed Battlemage GPU scored 97,943 points in the OpenCL test, putting it on par with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 and the Intel Arc A770 desktop GPU. In terms of AMD's offerings, its performance falls between the Radeon RX 7700 XT and the RX 7600 XT.
Further investigation of the GPU's PCIe ID (E20B) in the Linux kernel driver database confirms its Battlemage architecture. The database lists five Battlemage SKUs, suggesting this particular GPU is likely the second most powerful in the lineup. The benchmark was conducted on a system with an Intel Core i7-13700K, a Z970 motherboard, and 32GB of DDR5-4800 RAM.
The leaked specs reveal that the GPU boasts 160 compute units (20 Xe cores), 12GB of VRAM, and a maximum boost clock of 2.85 GHz. This is the first time a Battlemage desktop GPU has been spotted on Geekbench, indicating that an official announcement from Intel might be imminent.
While a CES 2025 launch could be possible, it seems more likely that Intel will focus on showcasing its Arrow Lake laptop chips and non-K Arrow Lake-S desktop processors at the event, potentially pushing the Battlemage reveal to a later date.