Intel launches 32GB Arc Pro B70 for workstations
Intel announced the 32GB Arc Pro B70 aimed at workstation AI workloads, positioning it as a rival to Nvidia’s RTX Pro 4000 Blackwell for high-memory development and inference tasks. That adds a viable non‑Nvidia option for engineers weighing local model training or inference on developer rigs. (techfinitive.com)
Intel’s own datasheet lists 256 XMX (Xe Matrix eXtensions) AI engines and a peak Int8 throughput of 367 TOPS, and it specifies a memory bandwidth figure of 608 GB/s. (intel.com) Intel describes the B70 configuration as a BMG‑G31 die with 32 Xe2 cores driving a 256‑bit GDDR6 interface in board-level slides and leaks. (techpowerup.com) Online retail listings show a reference price of $949.99 and a Newegg pre‑order page that pegs a U.S. launch date of April 24, 2026, while Intel’s Pro Day announcement was published on March 25, 2026. (techpowerup.com) Intel names ASRock, Gunnir, MAXSUN, Sparkle, Senao, Lanner and Onix among partners planning board designs and supply for the new B‑series cards. (videocardz.com) The lower‑tier Arc Pro B65 is documented as using a cut‑down BMG‑G31 with 20 Xe cores and 160 XMX engines, rated at up to ~197 TOPS and a 200W board power target in vendor briefings. (videocardz.com) Intel’s materials call out OneAPI support, validated Linux multi‑GPU scaling, workstation pro drivers and ISV certifications as part of the software stack for the new B‑series cards. (intel.com)
