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[Spyxos]

Panther Lake debuted Intel's latest Xe3 graphics architecture, but the IP isn't said to expand beyond iGPUs. For a while, we've known that "Xe3P" (codenamed Celestial) will serve as the refined follow-up, with many awaiting a proper successor to the existing Arc B-series dedicated GPUs. Unfortunately, a massive new leak dump from reliable tipster Jaykihn claims Intel canceled discrete gaming GPUs for Celestial a long time ago, and their fate hangs in the balance for even the next-gen Xe4 "Druid" architecture.




There is no discrete gaming-focused graphics card planned. That means Battlemage will remain Intel's latest gaming dGPU at least until the next-gen Xe4/Druid architecture comes along. Jaykihn's leak points to a late-2027 release for Druid, but the possibility of a discrete gaming GPU remains "up in the air." Intel is planning to focus on the AI sector once again, with "Jaguar Shores" marking the debut of Xe4.

Intel has reportedly cancelled discrete gaming GPUs for the upcoming Xe3P Arc "Celestial" family — gaming GPU remains uncertain even for the next-gen Xe4 "Druid" lineup that lands in 2027

Intel's next discrete gaming card is a mystery.

www.tomshardware.com

 

[salva]

 

[StereoVsn]

Well, that sucks. I wonder if Intel is making cards for the AI market or did they just give up period.

 

[Spyxos]

Well, that sucks. I wonder if Intel is making cards for the AI market or did they just give up period.

They are going all in on AI.

 

[peish]

AI is here for all of us!

 

[ChuckeRearmed]

So now new GPUs are happening or what? Or no new iGPUs? Or Intel canned whole discreet GPU thing?

 

[JohnnyFootball]

Basically, this is exactly what Tom from Moore's Law is Dead said would happen.

 

[JohnnyFootball]

So now new GPUs are happening or what? Or no new iGPUs? Or Intel canned whole discreet GPU thing?

They have a great thing going with Panther Lake. They should focus on that and give Strix Halo a real competitor.

There is some real potential in having these kicks ass setups that use less power and can rival a 4070 in terms of performance.

 

[winjer]

Why bother sell GPUs for a few hundred dollars, when they can sell AI chips for thousands of dollars.
Neither Intel, nor AMD, nor Nvidia care for gamers any longer.

 

[Hudo]

Disappointing but not surprising.

 

[StereoVsn]

Disappointing but not surprising.

This basically describes the GPU situation over last few years.

 

[dgrdsv]

This is what happens what your h/w can't compete and you're forced to sell it at a loss.

 

[Wolzard]

Perhaps it's related to the partnership with Nvidia.

 

[CobraAB]

Hooray for AI !!!!