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Intel has announced its new AI-focused GPU, the Arc Pro B70, priced at $949.
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The GPU offers 32GB of RAM, 22.9 TFLOPS of FP32 compute performance, and the capability to achieve 367 TOPS.
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Compared to Nvidia’s RTX Pro 4000 ($1,800) and AMD’s Radeon AI Pro R9700 ($1,299), the Arc Pro B70 is positioned as a cost-effective solution for running smaller AI models locally.
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) has launched the Arc Pro B70 GPU designed to execute AI workloads on workstations, diverging from the traditional data center applications typical of graphics processing units. Officially revealed today, the GPU’s specifications include 32 Xe cores and 32GB of GDDR6 RAM, enabling high computational performance and significant memory bandwidth.
With the increasing demand for AI applications that do not necessitate massive data center resources, Intel’s Arc Pro B70 aims to capture a segment of the market requiring more affordable yet potent solutions. The GPU boasts up to two times more tokens per dollar than its competitors, indicating a strong value proposition for professional and creative users, while also supporting concurrent users effectively.
