The ASRock Arc B570 graphics card, part of Intel's Battlemage family, is unexpectedly available for purchase in Germany, ahead of its official launch date. German retailer Mindfactory is currently listing the card as "in stock," despite the official launch being scheduled for January 16th.
Early Availability
It's unclear whether this early availability is due to a change in Intel's embargo or ASRock's proactive shipping. While Mindfactory is accepting immediate purchases, the exact shipping timeframe isn't specified.
Specifications and Competition
The ASRock Arc B570 features 18 Xe2-Cores and 10GB of memory. It's expected to be slightly less powerful than the B580, which is also launching soon and targets the mid-range market currently dominated by the RTX 4060 and RX 7600. The launch of the Battlemage series may also impact Intel's existing Arc A770 and A750 cards.
Pricing
The official price for the Arc B570 is $219, but Mindfactory lists it at €288. Pricing for the B580 Challenger varies across other German retailers, ranging from €324 to €330.