The Intel Arc B580 "Battlemage" GPU has surfaced on Geekbench, confirming key specifications ahead of its rumored imminent launch.
The Geekbench listing, spotted by @GawroskiT, reveals the B580 was tested with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU and a Gigabyte Z890 AORUS Master motherboard. While the OpenCL benchmark score of 78,743 isn't groundbreaking, it's important to remember that this is a single benchmark and OpenCL is an older API. Battlemage is optimized for modern APIs like DX12 Ultimate and Vulkan.
Key Specifications
- Architecture: Intel Xe2
- Cores: 20 Xe2 Cores (160 Compute Units)
- VRAM: 12GB GDDR6
- Memory Bus: 192-bit
- Clock Speed: Up to 2.85 GHz (likely higher on AIB cards)
The B580 features a 4GB VRAM increase over its predecessor, but a slightly narrower memory bus. However, the increased VRAM should be beneficial for 1080p gaming.
Previous leaks have shown AIB partner cards like the ASRock Arc B580 Steel Legend (triple-fan, dual 8-pin connectors) and the Challenger Series B580 (dual-fan, single 8-pin connector). These leaks, combined with the Geekbench appearance, point towards an imminent launch.
