Intel Arc GPU, 12th Gen Core CPU bundles leaked — here’s what you’ll get for free
Buying the best from Intel will land you a handful of games and apps to enjoy on your PC.
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What you need to know
Intel Arc GPUsare on the way to desktops shortly, likely in October if rumors and speculation are to be believed. Based on leaks by Twitter usermomomo_us, shoppers will be able to receive several games and apps as part of a bundle when purchasing an Intel Arc GPU and a 12th Gen Alder Lake CPU (viaTom’s Hardware).
The promotion looks like it will be called the “Intel Software Advantage Program,” based on awebpage uncovered by momomo_us. The listed bundles will allow people to get four games and some additional apps at no extra cost. On the app side of things, shoppers will get to choose three out of five titles.
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Intel’s Arc A770, Arc A750, and Arc A580 are included in some of the bundles, though none of those GPUs have been released. Severalmobile Arc GPUswill be available through bundles as well.
On the CPU side of things, shoppers can pick between quite a few processors. The most affordable is the Intel Core i5-12600K. Those hunting for more powerful chips are in luck as well, as Intel’s various Core i7 and Core i9 CPUs are options for multiple bundles.
Assuming that people are interested in the games and apps available through the bundles, they could save a fair amount of money. If someone chose the most expensive games and apps they could, they’d get a value of just under $380.
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The redemption period for the promotion is interesting because it began on August 25, 2022. Of course, that’s already happened, and Intel’s Arc GPUs aren’t available. CPUs and GPUs have to be purchased by December 31, 2022, though items can be redeemed until the end of January 2023.
Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
