Intel Arc desktop GPUs spotted in beta driver
More details have emerged about Intel’s upcoming Arc desktop GPUs.
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A recent beta driver from Intel mentions a handful of upcoming Arc desktop GPUs. The graphics from Intel are expected to compete with thebest GPUsfrom NVIDIA and AMD, and they could be officially unveiled at Computex next week. Specifically, the beta driver mentions the Intel Arc A770, A750, A580, A380, and A310.
Intel Arc Graphics Windows DCH Driver - BETA 30.0.101.1732https://t.co/KmEIz8EhFFIntel Game On Driver support for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt, Evil Dead: The Game, andDolmen on Intel Arc A350M and A370M Graphics.Intel Arc Graphics Windows DCH Driver - BETA 30.0.101.1732https://t.co/KmEIz8EhFFIntel Game On Driver support for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt, Evil Dead: The Game, andDolmen on Intel Arc A350M and A370M Graphics.— 188号 (@momomo_us)May 15, 2022May 15, 2022
Twitter usermomomo_usfirst spotted the mention of Intel’s new graphics in itsbeta driver(viaTom’s Hardware). The driver, dubbed 30.0.101.173, works with Intel’s newArc mobile GPUs, but also supports a list of desktop graphics from the company.
While Intel has not officially announced specific desktop GPUs from its Arc range, previous leaks and the company’s own teases have given us a glimpse of what the new hardware will look like.SiSoftshared the following specs, though it’s worth noting the page has since been taken down. As such, these details should be taken with a grain of salt.
Intel supporting its new hardware in beta drivers could be an indication that the new GPUs are close to shipping. Intel has said that its Arc desktops graphics will arrive at some point in summer 2022. Recent leaks lined up with Intel’s statements and addedpricing information about the new GPUs.
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