Intel Arc Battlemage “Xe2” BMG-10 & BMG-21 GPUs Confirmed: Pre Qualification Samples For Gaming Graphics Cards

The latest shipment manifesto leak by Momomo_US has confirmed that Intel’s next-gen Arc Battlemage “Xe2-HPG”GPUs will be used for gaming graphics cards.

Intel’s Upcoming Battlemage BMG-G10 & BMG-21 “Xe2-HPG”Arc Gaming GPUs: Qualification Samples Now Available

According to leaked shipping manifestos, two new Intel Battlemage “Xe2-HPG”GPUs are set to be released later this year. These graphics cards will be part of the company’s new discrete product line, with the Battlemage-G10 and Battlemage-G21 being the two chips in question. These names may ring a bell to some, as they have been mentioned as real WeUs for the past few months.

These WeUs were initially revealed by RedGamingTech in an internal roadmap, which showcased the BMG-G10 as an Enthusiast Grade offering with a TDP of <225W, and the BMG-G21 as a mid-tier performance WeU with a TDP of <150W. The recent leak of a shipping manifesto further solidifies these initial leaks, and we have also reported on Intel’s BMG-G10 Battlemage GPUs already being tested in their labs. Additionally, test tools for these next-gen GPUs have been available since last year and are slightly larger than the tools used for Alchemist, potentially indicating a larger package size for this upcoming lineup.

Regarding Battlemage, it has been announced that Intel is currently developing their next-generation Xe2 architecture, which will be focused on two specific markets: discrete HPG “High-Performance Graphics”and integrated LPG “Low-Power Graphics”designs. The discrete GPUs are expected to be available for both mobility and desktop solutions, while the LPG versions are set to be released later this year as part of the Lunar Lake CPUs. Early benchmark tests have shown a significant performance increase of up to 2x compared to the previous Alchemist architecture.

Previously, we had also disclosed rumored features for the upcoming “Xe2″gaming GPUs for Battlemage, which consist of:

• Next-Gen Memory Subsystem & Compression
• Improved Ray Tracing
• Micro-Architecture improvements
• Next-Gen ML-based rendering tech
• Latest DeepLink capabilities
• Targeting Performance/Enthusiast Gaming

In addition to Battlemage Xe2 gaming GPUs, another feature we may see is Intel’s unique XeSS Frame Generation. This technology is anticipated to utilize Frame Extrapolation, which differs from NVIDIA’s DLSS and AMD’s FSR algorithms that use Frame Interpolation. Intel’s Tom Petersen has previously hinted at exciting new technologies and architectural improvements for Battlemage.

In terms of WeUs and their performance, it is expected that Battlemage GPUs will feature up to 64 Xe2 cores, with the highest variant positioned to compete against the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070. The reduced BMG-G21 die is expected to directly compete with the RTX 4060 series. Intel’s current Arc A-Series gaming GPUs offer excellent performance per dollar and impressive VRAM within the sub-$300 US price range, and it is likely that Intel will maintain a sub-$500 US pricing for their next-generation gaming family. Recently, two Battlemage Xe2-HPG GPUs with 20 and 24 Xe-cores, as well as up to 12 GB of VRAM,

Naturally, the exact WeUs and specifications will not be confirmed until Intel officially announces them. Nevertheless, we eagerly anticipate Intel’s plans for its upcoming Arc graphics lineup.

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