Intel’s Arc Alchemist GPU is looking pretty in silver according to newly leaked images
A first look at the graphics card
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Intelhas been pretty tight-lipped about its upcomingArc AlchemistGPU, but some recently leaked information may finally shed some light on thegraphics card’s physical features.
Both sides of the graphics card have been leaked, showing off a lovely silver color, a good shot of the fans, and the PCB layout, according to a video fromMoore’s Law is Dead. The images also show that it may use 8 and 6-pin power connectors, which already puts it at disadvantage considering the rumored PCIe 5.0 power connector that provides 600W of power with only one cable.
Earlier performance test leakssuggest the Intel Arc Alchemist 512EU model will boast 16GB GDDR6 memory and 4,096 FP32 Execution Units easily matching theNvidiaGeForceRTX 3070and3060/3060 Tias well as AMD’sRX 6700 XTand6600 XT. The lower-end DG2-128EU GPU model will most likely sport 8GB of GDDR6 memory and 1024 FP32 shading units, making for solid competition in the low-end GPU market.
Analysis: Too little too late?
Seeing a possible model for the Intel Arc Alchemist graphics card is great news, though the pin count is certainly disappointing and could serve to hold back the 512EU model. Plus,the 2022 release datecould really hurt Team Blue’s sales long-term.
The 512EU model already doesn’t match with Nvidia’s current top dog, theRTX 3090. By the time it launches later next year, both Team Red and Green most likely will have even stronger GPUs lined up for release.
But of course, this is all conjecture based on leaks and rumors, as we stilldon’t have official wordfrom Intel on the Arc Alchemist or from Nvidia andAMDon any future GPU releases.
ViaPC Gamer
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Named by the CTA as a CES 2023 Media Trailblazer, Allisa is a Computing Staff Writer who covers breaking news and rumors in the computing industry, as well as reviews, hands-on previews, featured articles, and the latest deals and trends. In her spare time you can find her chatting it up on her two podcasts, Megaten Marathon and Combo Chain, as well as playing any JRPGs she can get her hands on.
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