Intel launches Arc Pro B70 and B65 with 32GB GDDR6

Intel has officially launched its new Arc Pro B70 and B65 workstation graphics cards, marking a significant push into the professional AI and compute market. The flagship Arc Pro B70 is the standout, featuring a substantial 32GB of GDDR6 memory, 32 Xe cores, and a 256-bit memory bus. Priced at $949, it directly targets professionals in AI development, machine learning, 3D rendering, and engineering simulation who require large memory buffers without the premium cost of competing solutions from NVIDIA.

This launch represents Intel's most serious attempt yet to carve out a niche in the professional GPU segment long dominated by NVIDIA Quadro (now RTX A-series) and AMD Radeon Pro. The 32GB memory capacity is a key spec, enabling users to work with larger AI models, complex datasets, and high-resolution assets that exceed the limits of consumer-grade cards. The B65 variant, with 16GB of memory, provides a more accessible entry point for professional workflows.

While detailed benchmark performance against NVIDIA's RTX 4000 Ada or AMD's competing offerings is still emerging, the value proposition is clear: substantial memory for professional AI and creative tasks at a notably lower price. Intel is betting that cost-conscious studios, research labs, and engineering firms will prioritize memory capacity and a competitive price over absolute peak performance in certain professional pipelines.