➀ Intel's Arc brand has entered Steam's GPU rankings with a 0.18% share; ➁ The ranking includes all Alchemist laptop GPUs; ➂ The integrated graphics solutions are grouped under one label.
Recent #Intel news in the semiconductor industry
➀ The MSI Claw 8 AI+ is revealed with specs including Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor and 32GB LPDDR5X memory; ➁ Priced at $899, it features an 8-inch 1080p display, 1TB SSD, and 80 WHr battery; ➂ It is the second portable PC gaming handheld from MSI built on Intel hardware running Windows 11.
➀ Intel is launching two new Battlemage GPUs, the Arc B570 with 10GB VRAM and the Arc B580 with 12GB VRAM; ➁ The B570 has 18 Xe2 cores and 10GB VRAM, while the B580 has 20 Xe2 cores and 12GB VRAM; ➂ Both GPUs feature PCIe Gen 4.0 x 8, DisplayPort 2.1, and HDMI 2.1 connectivity.
➀ Intel is set to announce its next-generation Battlemage graphics card, the Arc B580, on December 3rd; ➁ The card is expected to compete with GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon RX 7600, offering 12GB VRAM at around $250; ➂ Intel will need to showcase its value proposition against competitors like GeForce RTX 3060, RTX 4060, and Radeon RX 6600 and RX 7600.
➀ Intel faces significant challenges, including stock price drops, layoffs, and CPU controversies. ➁ The company plans to spin off its Foundry division but will need to maintain control due to the $7.86 billion CHIPS Act deal with the U.S. government. ➃ Intel's CHIPS Act deal includes a 'change of control' restriction requiring Intel to retain 50.1% control or ownership of its Foundry business.
➀ Intel's Arc B580 GPU is set to debut; ➁ Intel has sent samples to reviewers; ➃ AIBs like Maxsun are teasing the launch.
➀ ADLINK Technology has introduced its new AmITX series of Mini-ITX motherboards designed for industrial applications; ➁ The series offers a range of processors from low-power Intel N97 to high-performance 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen Intel Core processors; ➂ The motherboards feature PCIe 5.0, DDR5 memory, and 2.5GbE PoE for enhanced speed and connectivity.
➀ Intel is expected to release the Arc B580 Battlemage GPU around December 12, priced at approximately $250; ➁ Intel plans to continue developing desktop GPUs with future Arc Celestial and Arc Druid models; ➂ Intel's focus is shifting towards budget desktop GPUs.
➀ Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger visits Elon Musk’s Memphis data center and praises the deployment of Xeon processors; ➁ xAI team is commended for building the AI head node in a short amount of time; ➂ Intel’s financial struggles and its attempt to regain market share with Xeon chips are discussed.
➀ The Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 is aimed at industrial and professional users, featuring 4 Cortex-A76 cores, display interfaces, and various connectivity options. ➁ Intel's Chips Act grants are a part of the US's efforts to regain the lead in cutting-edge chip manufacturing technology. ➂ The UK's ISAM 2025 conference will be held in Belfast, following the 2023 UK Space Conference.
➀ The Intel Arc B580 GPU is rumored to be launching with 20 Xe cores and 12GB of VRAM; ➁ Despite a 2.85 GHz boost clock, it falls short of the A580; ➂ Benchmarks suggest performance may not meet expectations.
➀ Intel's preliminary $8.5 billion Chips Act funding may be reduced due to the company's plans to withdraw investment in Ohio and unconvincing process development results. ➁ The reduction may also be affected by the Pentagon's $3 billion foundry deal with Intel. ➂ The Chips Act grant is now unlikely to exceed $7.5 billion, and Intel is also in line for $11 billion in government loans.
➀ The Kaytus KR2190V3 server was showcased at SC24 and featured a unique design, different from initial impressions; ➁ The server consists of two single-socket motherboards with tight tolerances, resembling a single motherboard; ➂ The server design is innovative and stands out among standard 2U dual-socket servers.
➀ The Intel Arc B580 Battlemage graphics card has been listed on Amazon ahead of its official launch; ➁ The listing reveals details about the card, including its ASRock Arc B580 Steel Legend variant, Xe2-HPG architecture, 12GB GDDR6 memory, and 2.8GHz GPU clock; ➂ The card supports 8K resolution, has a three-fan cooling solution, and is recommended to be paired with a 650W power supply.
➀ Sony's acquisition of FromSoftware, the studio behind Elden Ring; ➁ The 20th anniversary of Half-Life 2 and the potential for Half-Life 3; ➂ Reviews of the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds and Corsair Xeneon 34WQHD240-C 34-inch Ultrawide OLED Gaming Monitor.
➀ Lattice Semiconductor Corp. is considering a full acquisition bid for Altera, a subsidiary of Intel.
➁ Lattice is working with advisors and seeking private equity support to explore potential acquisition opportunities.
➂ Francisco Partners, Bain Capital, and Silver Lake Capital are also studying investment intentions for Altera.
➃ The acquisition offer for Altera is expected to be proposed before the Thanksgiving holiday in the US next Thursday.
➄ Due to the relatively smaller size of the acquirer, Lattice's attempt to control Altera may be difficult to achieve.
➅ Intel has reiterated its plan to consider selling a minority stake in Altera to investors before an IPO.
➀ The article discusses the current state of the chip business and the competition between American companies like Intel and TSMC, with a focus on the importance of process technology. ➁ It highlights Intel's ambitious plan to surpass TSMC in four years and the challenges faced by both companies in developing new technologies. ➂ The article notes the historical trend of semiconductor industry innovation and the significance of the upcoming innovations in transistor and power delivery.
➀ Intel is testing its next-gen Xe3 graphics architecture in upcoming APUs; ➁ The company is still waiting to launch its second-gen Arc desktop 'Battlemage' graphics cards; ➂ Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger mentioned a focus on integrated graphics for the future of Arc.
➀ Overclocker AKM sets a new DDR5 memory frequency world record of 12527MHz; ➁ The record is achieved with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Processor, ASRock Z890 Taichi OCF motherboard, and V-COLOR Manta XFinity DDR5 memory; ➂ ASRock's design features contribute to the record-breaking performance.
➀ Intel's non-K Core Ultra 200 CPUs have been revealed in early retail listings; ➁ The new models are non-K, meaning they do not feature an unlocked multiplier and are targeted at users who do not want to overclock; ➂ The prices of these new models are not yet clear, with some listed higher than their unlocked counterparts, which may be a mistake.