An Intel GPU associate is reportedly engaged on a customized Intel Arc B580 graphics card that chains two of the gaming GPUs collectively, just like the previous SLI graphics playing cards of yesteryear. Not solely that, nevertheless it reportedly has a whopping 48GB of VRAM – much more than the mighty RTX 5090.
Multi-GPU setups for gaming have been tried and examined prior to now, however they’ve by no means actually caught on, and we weren’t anticipating this tech to boost its head once more in 2025, particularly with an Intel GPU. The very best graphics playing cards are highly effective sufficient individually, and multi-GPU setups can introduce compatibility issues too, though we’re positive that probably the most dedicated gaming fans would nonetheless wish to personal one if they might.
This unusual-sounding design was initially reported by Videocardz which, regardless of realizing the board associate, is not naming the corporate concerned. The positioning says it obtained a “clear response” from the producers that it wasn’t in a position to remark, because of a non-disclosure settlement in place, though that does not essentially verify or deny the existence of such a product.
In accordance with Videocardz, it is anticipated that this dual-GPU B580 card might be unveiled in the course of the Computex 2025 commerce present. The positioning says it does not use an Intel reference design, however as an alternative depends on a customized structure that includes the 2 Intel Arc B580 GPUs on a single board.
It is also anticipated to return with 48GB VRAM (24GB for every GPU), though no different particulars can be found. Whereas present Intel Arc B580 graphics playing cards solely ship with 12GB VRAM, current Intel GPU rumors have prompt {that a} 24GB Intel Battlemage graphics card is in growth.
A card like this would not actually make sense in a gaming setup, although, with AI the almost certainly goal, particularly given the excessive demand for processing energy and VRAM by native language fashions. With solely every week to go till Computex begins, we’ll be searching for a few of Intel’s companions to get a glimpse at what could be a very uncommon card, even when it’s a novelty.
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