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Techday NZ
21-05-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Intel unveils new Arc Pro GPUs & Gaudi 3 accelerators for AI
Intel has introduced new GPUs for professionals and AI developers and announced wider availability for its Gaudi 3 AI accelerators. The company unveiled the Intel Arc Pro B60 and Arc Pro B50 GPUs, expanding the Arc Pro product family for AI inference and professional workstation use. These new graphics cards feature Intel's Xe2 architecture, combining Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) AI cores and advanced ray tracing units. According to Intel, these specifications are aimed at creators, engineers and AI developers who require high memory and scalable performance for demanding workloads. The Arc Pro B60 and Arc Pro B50 GPUs are designed to address both architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) demands as well as AI inference tasks. The new GPUs offer 24GB and 16GB of memory respectively and allow for multi-GPU configurations. Intel stated that the Arc Pro B-Series is built to offer stability and performance through independent software vendor (ISV) certifications and supports consumer and professional drivers on Windows. On Linux platforms, the Arc Pro B-Series GPUs incorporate a containerised software stack that simplifies AI deployment. Intel indicated that this stack will be enhanced over time with further features and optimisations, allowing for broader compatibility and performance improvements. The combination of higher memory capacity and targeted software support is aimed at delivering a scalable, cost-efficient computing platform for professionals working with AI and advanced workstation applications. Intel also revealed a new platform code-named Project Battlematrix, a workstation-class Xeon-based system supporting up to eight Arc Pro B60 24GB GPUs. This configuration provides up to 192GB of video RAM and is designed to support medium-sized AI models with up to 150 billion parameters. Intel asserts that this solution is intended to reduce typical friction points experienced by AI developers working on sizeable model deployments. Vivian Lien, Vice President and General Manager of Client Graphics at Intel, commented: "The Intel Arc Pro B-Series showcases Intel's commitment in GPU technology and ecosystem partnerships. With Xe2 architecture's advanced capabilities and a growing software ecosystem, the new Arc Pro GPUs deliver accessibility and scalability to small and medium-sized businesses that have been looking for targeted solutions." Intel plans to begin sampling the Arc Pro B60 GPU through add-in board partners such as ASRock, Gunnir, Lanner, Maxsun, Onix, Senao and Sparkle starting from June 2025. The Arc Pro B50 GPU will be available from Intel-authorised resellers from July 2025. In addition to the GPU announcements, Intel introduced expanded deployment options for its Gaudi 3 AI accelerators. These will be available both as PCIe cards and in rack-scale system reference designs, with the PCIe cards designed to provide scalable AI inferencing within existing data centre infrastructure. Intel stated that these cards will allow organisations from small businesses to large enterprises to run a range of models, from Llama 3.1 8B to larger deployments such as full-scale Llama 4 Scout or Maverick models, thanks to various scalable configurations. The Gaudi 3 PCIe cards are scheduled for availability in the second half of 2025. The rack-scale reference designs for Gaudi 3 support up to 64 accelerators per rack, with 8.2TB of high-bandwidth memory. The system employs an open, modular architecture designed to help organisations avoid vendor lock-in and simplify system maintenance, including liquid cooling to manage thermal performance and lower total cost of ownership. For cloud service providers, Intel noted that Gaudi 3's rack-scale approach supports both custom and Open Compute Project (OCP) infrastructures, offering flexibility and support for large-scale model training and real-time inference. The announcements coincide with Intel's 40th anniversary of operations in Taiwan. Lip-Bu Tan, Intel's Chief Executive Officer, said: "For the past 40 years, the power of our partnership with the Taiwan ecosystem has fueled innovation that has changed our world for the better. This week, we are renewing our commitment to our partners as we work to build a new Intel for the future. Together, we will create great products that delight our customers and capitalize on the exciting opportunities ahead." Intel also announced the general availability of Intel AI Assistant Builder, a lightweight open framework for developing and deploying AI agents on Intel-based systems. The software, now available on GitHub, is aimed at allowing developers and partners to quickly build and roll out purpose-built AI agents, with recent examples incorporated by Acer and ASUS. The AI Assistant Builder is designed for use on local AI-capable PCs and, according to Intel, can be customised for organisational requirements and direct customer deployments. Intel stated that it will present its latest processor and graphics technologies at Computex 2025 in Taipei, including the new Arc Pro and Gaudi 3 products.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Intel taps AI creators, developers with new Arc Pro GPUs
NEW DELHI: Intel at the Computex 2025 event on Tuesday launched two new graphics processors under its Arc line-up, including the Arc Pro B60 and the Arc Pro B50, to support artificial intelligence (AI) inferencing and professional workloads. The new Intel Arc Pro GPUs , based on the Xe2 architecture, feature Intel Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) AI cores and advanced ray tracing units, extending high-performance capabilities to creators, developers, and engineers. The move also signals Intel's strategy to actively tap into the AI boom, which has boosted revenues of its rivals, Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). Intel said its latest GPUs are 'designed for demanding AI inference workloads and workstation applications', with AI-ready features, 24GB (Arc Pro B60) and 16GB (Arc Pro B50) memory, and multi-GPU scalability. The GPUs are optimised for AEC (architecture, engineering, construction) and inference workstations, offering stability and performance through a wide range of independent software vendor (ISV) certifications and optimised software. Intel also revealed a configurable workstation-class Intel Xeon-based platform – code-named Project Battlematri – designed to reduce AI developer friction points. It supports up to eight Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB GPUs to enable medium-size (up to 150 billion parameters) and accurate AI models with up to 192GB of video random-access memory, the chipmaker said in a statement. 'The Intel Arc Pro B-Series showcases Intel's commitment in GPU technology and ecosystem partnerships,' said Vivian Lien, vice president and general manager (client graphics), Intel. 'With Xe2 architecture's advanced capabilities and a growing software ecosystem, the new Arc Pro GPUs deliver accessibility and scalability to small and medium-sized businesses that have been looking for targeted solutions.' This product launches coincide with the 40th anniversary of Intel in Taiwan. 'For the past 40 years, the power of our partnership with the Taiwan ecosystem has fueled innovation that has changed our world for the better,' said Lip-Bu Tan, CEO, Intel. 'This week, we are renewing our commitment to our partners as we work to build a new Intel for the future. Together, we will create great products that delight our customers and capitalize on the exciting opportunities ahead.' Intel said its Gaudi 3 AI Accelerators are now available in PCIe and rack-scale systems, offering scalable, open solutions for enterprise and cloud AI inferencing . It added that the Intel AI Assistant Builder is now publicly available on GitHub, enabling developers to create local, purpose-built AI agents optimised for Intel platforms.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Intel expands professional GPU lineup with new Arc Pro B-Series
Intel announced the launch of its new Intel Arc Pro B60 and B50 graphics processing units designed for AI inference and professional workstations, during the Computex 2025 in Taipei, Taiwan. The new GPUs, based on the Xe2 architecture , feature Intel Xe Matrix Extensions AI cores and advanced ray tracing units with expanded memory configurations of 24GB for the B60 and 16GB for the B50. These specifications target creators, AI developers, and professionals in architecture, engineering, and construction sectors. "The Intel Arc Pro B-Series showcases Intel's commitment in GPU technology and ecosystem partnerships," said Vivian Lien, vice president and general manager of Client Graphics at Intel. "With Xe2 architecture's advanced capabilities and a growing software ecosystem, the new Arc Pro GPUs deliver accessibility and scalability to small and medium-sized businesses." Intel also revealed a workstation-class platform, code-named Project Battlematrix , supporting up to eight Intel Arc Pro B60 GPUs, enabling AI models with up to 150 billion parameters. The announcement coincides with Intel's 40th anniversary in Taiwan, highlighting the company's long-standing collaboration with local technology ecosystem partners. CEO Lip-Bu Tan emphasized the significance of these partnerships, stating, "Together, we will create great products that delight our customers and capitalize on the exciting opportunities ahead." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Viral Video: मृत्यू कसाही येऊ शकतो! सीसीटीव्हीत कैद झाली काळीज पिळवटणारी घटना Latest News Read More Undo In addition to the GPU launches, Intel announced that its Gaudi 3 AI accelerators are now available in PCIe and rack scale systems for enterprise and cloud AI inferencing, and the Intel AI Assistant Builder has become publicly available on GitHub. The Intel Arc Pro B60 GPU will be sampling from partners including ASRock, Gunnir, and Sparkle starting in June 2025, while the Intel Arc Pro B50 GPU will be available from authorized resellers in July 2025. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
