Upcoming Intel and AMD CPUs and APUs: What Gamers Need to Know

Intel prepares its most powerful GPU lineup yet, promising major performance leaps in gaming, AI, and ray tracing.

Hardware by Masaru Hoshino on Oct 26, 2025

Intel is preparing a monster GPU that's set to massively improve gaming performance while also enhancing upscaling, ray tracing, and AI workloads. The upcoming GPUs promise significant improvements across multiple areas of computing, with a considerable impact on both gamers and AI enthusiasts.

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Intel Arc Battle Mage Updates

Intel's Battle Mage GPU series had a rough start initially. When it first launched, it was nearly impossible to get at MSRP, and early adopters also faced performance issues on older CPUs. As GPUs continue to get faster, this problem could have worsened.

Fortunately, recent updates indicate that Intel Arc Battle Mage GPUs, including the B580 and B570, are finally coming back in stock at or close to MSRP. These are excellent cards, and according to a Hardware Unboxed video, Intel may have solved the CPU bottleneck issue on these GPUs. While this fix could vary on a per-game basis, it seems Intel is laying the groundwork for more powerful GPUs in the future.

The upcoming B770 and possibly B780 are expected to increase total core counts from 20 on the B580 up to 32 on the B780. These cards will include more cache and 16GB of memory on a 256-bit bus, providing higher memory bandwidth. They are expected to focus on 1440p and entry-level 4K gaming, with anticipated releases by the end of this year or early next year.

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Future: Celestial GPUs

Looking further ahead, Intel's Celestial GPUs are generating excitement. Jim Johnson, Intel's GM and VP of the Client Computing Group, stated that Panther Lake graphics will set a new standard for both Intel and the industry. While the exact launch is likely over a year away, these GPUs promise significant advancements.

The Intel C770 is expected to feature 32 XC cores, clock speeds up to 3GHz, 32MB of cache, and 16GB of GDDR7 VRAM. This will boost memory bandwidth to nearly 1 TBTE per second, with a TDP of around 280 watts. The C780 could feature 36 cores, clocked at 3.1GHz, with similar memory specifications. In terms of performance, the C770 could sit between the RTX 5070 Super and RTX 5080, priced around $399-$449, while the C780 may match RTX 5080 performance for $449-$499.

Competitive Implications

Intel's new GPUs might make Nvidia cut their prices even further. These GPUs could be quite appealing because they might make AI, upscaling, ray tracing, and gaming performance better. We believe that Intel's focus on new technology will make Celestial GPUs very competitive. They will work far better than Nvidia GPUs that are similar but cost a lot less.

Fans should expect major performance boosts and new AI features. These changes could revolutionize how we play games and execute AI work, making it easier to attain high-end performance.

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Final Thoughts

Big Battle Mage is already a lot of fun, but the Celestial GPUs will make Intel's graphics even better. Watch for news about ARC GPUs, because these advancements could make AI and gaming run better than ever before.

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