Intel's dedication to the Arc graphics project remains unwavering - 'Intel will persist in providing GPU product options'
In a recent development, Intel's Arc graphics cards have maintained a steady market share of 7.9% over the past couple of years, according to the latest Steam hardware survey. The Arc B580, priced at $250, has been well-received, with Tom's Hardware reviewing it and finding it to have the best value in its price bracket, despite some misgivings about its drivers.
The price point of the Arc B580 is a contentious issue, and high volume of sales in this bracket would translate into additional market share for Intel. However, the future of Intel's Arc graphics cards may be under threat due to a recent partnership with Nvidia.
Under this partnership, Intel will develop and produce custom x86 CPUs integrated with Nvidia RTX GPU chiplets for AI data centers and high-performance PCs. The collaboration is complementary to Intel's existing roadmap, according to Intel's spokesperson.
The partnership could potentially affect the demand for Arc iGPUs, as Intel is planning to use RTX chiplets in mobile and gaming devices. This shift could be a concern for those who have invested in Intel's Arc graphics cards.
The Intel-Nvidia partnership was announced in March, around the same time that Pat Gelsinger, Intel's former CEO, left the company abruptly. Michelle Holthaus, who succeeded Gelsinger as the CEO of Products at Intel, was ousted after only 10 months in charge. Lip-Bu Tan was named as Intel's new CEO in the same month.
Despite the partnership, Intel has not provided any updates to its Arc roadmap in the meantime. The existing Arc roadmap looks promising, but many feel its future is under threat due to the Intel-Nvidia partnership. Intel has also stated that it will continue to have GPU product offerings.
It's important to note that Nvidia's gaming market now represents a small fraction of the company's business. This suggests that Intel's commitment to its Arc graphics cards, as stated by Michelle Holthaus in March, remains unwavering. However, the implications of the Intel-Nvidia partnership on the Arc graphics cards' future are still unclear.
As the situation unfolds, it will be interesting to see how Intel navigates this partnership while maintaining its commitment to its Arc graphics cards. The market will be watching closely to see how this partnership affects Intel's position in the graphics card market.
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