Intel is set to unveil new Arc professional GPUs at Computex, and early teasers indicate they will likely be powered by the company's latest Battlemage (Xe2) architecture. While specific details about the new GPUs are scarce, rumors suggest at least some models will feature a substantial 24GB of VRAM. The current Battlemage family uses a single die, the BMG-G21, which powers both the Arc B570 and Arc B580 GPUs. However, there have been whispers of a larger die, the BMG-G31, appearing in shipping manifests multiple times. Many of these manifests indicate that the majority of these shipments are heading to Vietnam, where several Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) companies operate. Despite the repeated mentions, export data does not definitively prove the existence of a BMG-G31-based product, so these claims are met with cautious skepticism. Rumors of a Battlemage-based professional GPU with 24GB of VRAM began circulating in December. Recently, an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) inadvertently confirmed that Intel was working on a 24GB version of the Arc B580. This suggests that one of the upcoming professional GPUs could indeed utilize the BMG-G21 die with twelve 16Gb GDDR6 memory modules. Apart from the increased memory, the specifications are likely to remain similar to those of the Arc B580. While the BMG-G21 die is positioned as a lower-end offering, competing in the same segment as Nvidia's RTX 4060 (AD107), it offers a compelling advantage in terms of memory capacity. The die features 20 Xe cores (2,560 shaders), making it less powerful compared to Nvidia's RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell, which sports a GB203 chip and similarly high VRAM but significantly better computational performance. For tasks that heavily rely on VRAM, such as handling high-resolution textures, scientific imaging, and running large language models (LLMs), Intel's Battlemage Pro series could potentially offer a superior price-to-performance ratio. However, the actual value will ultimately depend on Intel's pricing strategy. Interestingly, the trend of reduced VRAM is not unique to Intel. AMD, too, is reportedly scaling back on memory capacity for its upcoming RDNA 4-based Radeon Pro W9000 GPUs, from 48GB to 32GB. In this context, a 24GB model from Intel's Battlemage Pro line would still stand out in terms of memory capabilities. The burning question remains: Will Intel introduce a higher-performance variant for compute-intensive tasks, possibly utilizing the BMG-G31 die? For now, we await the official unveil to learn more about the capabilities and variants of these new professional GPUs. Stay tuned for the latest updates on Intel’s Arc professional GPUs by following Tom's Hardware on Google News. Ensure you click the Follow button to keep up with their comprehensive news, analysis, and reviews.