Intel Arc B580 Battlemage GPU Sells Out Instantly, Restock in January

Intel's Limited Edition Arc B580 "Battlemage" GPU, based on the new Xe2 architecture, hit retail shelves yesterday, but due to high demand, it sold out almost immediately. While the Limited Edition cards are scarce, restocks are expected in early January 2025. Instant Sell-Out Newegg was among the first retailers to list the Intel Arc B580 12GB Limited Edition card for $249.99, the official MSRP. This card features 12GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 192-bit bus and 20 Xe2 cores, with core clock speeds up to 2670 MHz and potential for overclocking. It has a single 8-pin power connector and a power consumption of up to 190W (AIB editions may exceed 200W). The limited edition is the only card currently available, with AIB versions scheduled to launch at a later date. The high demand for the Arc B580 has led to quick sell-outs across various retailers. Newegg is planning a restock on January 3rd, 2025. Similarly, Amazon is listing GUNNIR-branded cards with availability expected in…