Intel's Celestial & Druid GPUs Confirmed: Development Continues, Mobile Performance Prioritized

Despite some uncertainty surrounding Intel's GPU business, the company has confirmed that its next-generation desktop GPU architectures, Celestial and Druid, are still in development. This news comes as Intel prepares to launch its Battlemage GPUs in mid-December. Leaker @jaykihn0 reports that Intel aims to remain consistent with its desktop GPU releases. However, the company will also prioritize scaling its laptop integrated GPUs to compete with desktop-level performance. This suggests a long-term focus on mobile graphics while continuing to develop dedicated desktop GPUs. Collector’s item, their last dGPU. — FLCLimaxxx (@FLimaxxx) November 27, 2024 Celestial, based on the Xe3 architecture, is slated to succeed Battlemage. Druid, using the "Xe-Next" architecture, is expected to compete with future-generation GPUs. Specific details about both architectures remain scarce. The upcoming release of Intel's Arc Battlemage GPUs will likely provide further insights into the comp…