Intel Set to Launch New Battlemage Graphics Cards as New Device IDs Emerge in Linux Graphics Driver Code

Intel has recently incorporated three additional PCI IDs into the Mesa 3D graphics driver code, an indication that new Battlemage discrete GPU solutions could be on the horizon.

Latest PCI IDs for Battlemage GPUs Added to Open-Source Graphics Driver

The Mesa 3D graphics stack has been updated with three new PCI IDs linked to Battlemage products, as detailed in a commit on FreeDesktop. In addition to the existing IDs for the BMG G21 series, these new entries suggest that Intel is gearing up for further developments in its Battlemage lineup.

Although Intel has not officially announced these additions, speculation suggests that we may see more Xe2-based Battlemage graphics cards emerge in 2025. Presently, the only Battlemage desktop GPUs readily available are the Arc B580 and Arc B570, both utilizing the BMG G21 architecture. It remains unclear if Intel is still pursuing the development of enhanced GPUs, leading to speculation that the latest PCI IDs could correspond to potential upcoming models, like the Arc B770.

BMG new PCI IDs — Image source: FreeDesktop

There is also the possibility that these new IDs are related to testing procedures or may involve workstation-oriented GPUs with larger memory capacities. Reports indicate that Intel is developing a 24 GB Battlemage GPU based on the BMG 21 chip, specifically intended for workstation applications. While concrete details are scarce, the hope remains that Intel will introduce a performance-oriented gaming GPU designed to compete against affordable to mid-range offerings from AMD and NVIDIA, such as the RX 9070 and RTX 5060 Ti/5060.

The newly mentioned PCI IDs do not specify particular BMG GPU models, merely categorizing them as “BMG.”They have been added to the development branch, 25.1-devel, of Mesa, with plans to backport these changes to versions 24.3 and 2.50. Currently, the only driver modifications appear to be the introduction of these new PCI IDs without any accompanying driver-level changes.

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