SPARKLE Denies Rumors About Development of 24GB Arc Battlemage GPU

Recent discussions surrounding a potential 24GB Arc Battlemage GPU have garnered attention, but SPARKLE has since retracted its initial claims regarding this graphics card.

SPARKLE Denies Earlier Confirmation of 24GB Arc Battlemage GPU

Reports suggesting that Intel was developing a 24GB Arc Battlemage GPU first surfaced months ago, indicating that this version would cater to professional applications rather than gaming. Earlier this month, the GPU’s specifications were confirmed by SPARKLE, a prominent board partner of Intel, in a post on Bilibili.

SPARKLE 24GB confirmation — Image Credit: Videocardz.com

While the existing Arc B580 model, equipped with 12GB of VRAM, is adequate for many users, a 24GB GPU would be particularly advantageous for demanding applications, such as artificial intelligence workloads. SPARKLE’s initial announcement suggested that the card was indeed in development.

However, shortly after the news gained traction, SPARKLE issued a statement contradicting its earlier confirmation, leading to significant confusion. At the time of this writing, the initial Bilibili post has been removed, although we have captured a screenshot for reference.

Sparkle 24GB statement — Machine Translated, Source: bilibili.com

This abrupt change in communication suggests potential internal discrepancies at SPARKLE. Initially confirming the existence of the 24GB GPU, the company later issued a contradiction, which many speculate may have stemmed from a breach of a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).As a result, SPARKLE now seems to be scrambling to mitigate the situation.

At present, Intel has not released any official commentary regarding the potential 24GB Battlemage edition. Although SPARKLE’s statement was the first acknowledgment of this GPU, their current refutation raises questions about its actual development status. Reports indicate that a release could be possible around late May or June, suggesting that the GPU may indeed materialize in the near future.

While it might also support gaming, this GPU is expected to primarily serve as a cost-effective option for professional workstations. Specific details on technical specifications remain scarce, but it is presumed to wield the same BMG-G21 GPU chip as the Arc B580.

For further updates on this developing story, please refer to the following sources: Bilibili, Videocardz.

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