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Four new Intel Arc GPUs appear in the Linux driver update

Four new Intel Arc GPUs were found in a Linux update, hinting at possible releases like the Arc B770 to challenge Nvidia and AMD.

Intel may be preparing to launch more Arc graphics cards, as four new entries have been spotted in a recent Linux driver update. This could be exciting news if you’re a PC gamer looking for better choices.

New GPUs quietly added to the driver list

You may not have heard much about Intel’s Arc graphics cards lately, but they’ve offered good value, especially compared to some of Nvidia and AMD’s more expensive options. The most recent card for everyday users, the Arc B580, was launched in December. Since then, the only other entry from Intel’s second-generation “Battlemage” line has been the mid-range B570.

But now, new models may be on the horizon. A user on X (formerly Twitter) with the handle @LasseKrkkinen found four fresh hardware identifiers listed in the latest update to Linux drivers for Intel’s Arc series. Tom’s Hardware then shared the details, which confirmed that the codes are part of the “BMG” family—short for Battlemage—meaning these are likely unreleased cards from the second-generation Arc lineup.

Could this be the long-awaited Arc B770?

While there’s no official confirmation yet, you might wonder if one of these new entries is the Arc B770 — a card many hope will become a true competitor to Nvidia and AMD. The original Arc A770 generated interest for its price-to-performance ratio, and a new version could do even better.

The B770 would likely be aimed at mid-range gamers, competing against Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5060 and AMD’s Radeon RX 9060. At US$299, the RTX 5060 only comes with 8GB of video memory, which has left many disappointed. It could profoundly impact whether Intel can match or beat that spec while offering strong performance and a fair price. But, of course, that depends on whether the card ever gets released.

The other newly spotted entries may not be aimed at regular gamers. They could be Arc Pro models, business-focused GPUs that Intel teased during the recent Computex event.

No release dates or specs have been confirmed

It’s important to remember that just because a graphics card appears in Linux drivers doesn’t mean it will launch. Tech companies often test hardware internally for months or even years before deciding whether to release it to the public. Sometimes, products get scrapped entirely before they ever reach store shelves.

Still, this update shows that Intel is working behind the scenes. If you’re a gamer tired of limited choices from Nvidia and AMD, Intel’s expanding lineup could offer some welcome competition. Even if these cards are still in development, it’s clear that Intel isn’t giving up on the Arc brand.

For now, all we can do is watch and wait. But if even one of these mystery cards becomes a real product, it could shift the landscape for gamers — especially those on a budget.

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