Intel has reportedly chosen to partner with TSMC to produce its next-generation Battlemage and Celestial GPUs, set to release in the second half of 2024 and 2026, respectively. According to Taiwanese media outlet ctee.com.tw, the Battlemage GPU will use the Xe2 architecture and be manufactured using TSMC’s 4nm process node, while the Celestial GPU will use the Xe3 architecture and be manufactured using TSMC’s N3X (3nm) process node.

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This report is not surprising given that Intel used TSMC for its first-gen GPUs, Alchemist (Xe), which launched in mid-2022. The leaked product plan shows that the Battlemage Xe2 and Celestial Xe3 GPUs will come in both HPG and LPG flavors, with the HPG versions targeting the 75-250W segment.

Despite facing challenges in operations and pressure to reduce inventory in the production chain, Intel remains committed to its GPU R&D plans. The company has invested heavily in constructing 4nm and more advanced process wafer fabs but will continue to maintain its business model of cooperation with wafer foundries, with TSMC being its sole partner.

Intel’s focus on gaming and AI segments is driving demand for discrete GPUs, and the company is poised to continue improving its GPU offerings with the upcoming launches of the Battlemage and Celestial GPUs. The next-gen discrete Arc graphics card lineup is also expected to receive a refresh under the Alchemist+ family, as rumored for some time now.

Overall, this partnership between Intel and TSMC marks an exciting development in the world of GPUs, and we can expect to see continued advancements and innovations in the future.

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