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TSMC to manufacture Intel’s upcoming GPUs launching in 2024 and 2026

Soumyakanti — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 07:43:58 +0000

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.

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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Here’s the leaked images of the upcoming Intel ARC Alchemist GPUs

Sean — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 13:35:15 +0000

The images of the upcoming Intel graphics card from its ARC Alcehmist series have just been leaked. This offers us a look at the design of both the new high end and entry level graphics card.

The images were shared by Moore’s Law is Dead who has also shared other key details about the upcoming Team Blue GPUs in the past. In the YouTube video, we can see what appears to be the live images of the new ARC Alchemist series of GPUs (high end model in particular). Notably, Moore’s Law is Dead had previously also shared the renders of the graphics card back in October. And now, the live images reveal that the GPU’s design is in line with the renders we had reported on.

Reportedly, these images showcase the finalized design for the high end ARC Alchemist GPU’s shroud design. Furthermore, MLID added that the GPU could feature up to 32 Xe Cores while also sharing renders of the upcoming entry level Alchemist GPU with 8 Xe Cores. Looking at the high end variant first, we can see that the GPU features a dual fan design that is similar to the renders we had previously covered. The shroud features a silver color scheme and have two 9 blade fans that also have the Intel branding. The power connectors is now housed on the side of the card and is the 8+6 pin configuration that has a maximum power draw rating of 300W.

On the other hand, the entry level GPU from Intel will feature a single fan but with a shroud that has a similar silver color scheme as well. It sports a compact design with a dual slot form factor and would likely arrive with a single 6 pin connector. This card will be placed in the entry level and would compete with Nvidia‘s lower priced GTX 16 series. However, due to supply constraints and scalping, the prices of these lower end cards have also sky rocketed. So, the chipmaker has a great opportunity within the current market. Although, we will have to wait for an official launch to know for sure.

Intel Arc Alchemist GPUs for desktops might launch in late 2022

Sean — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 13:02:34 +0000

The Intel Arc Alchemist GPUs for desktop PCs might not be arriving anytime soon. A new report has suggested that the new graphics card may not be launched until the second quarter of next year.

According to a YouTube channel called Moore’s Law is Dead, team blue is referring to its laptop GPUs when it talked about the Q1 launch for its Xe HPG (high performance gaming) products. In other words, the Alchemist desktop graphics cards might not arrive until the second quarter. Apparently, the Alchemist laptop GPUs will also launch along with the Alder Lake mobile chips, which hints at capable gaming laptops launching next year, closely followed by the launch of the desktop GPUs soon after.

Although, the delay in release might also be related to the supply chain and other production issues. The YouTuber also shared some new images in the latest video, which showcased a mock up of what these new GPUs might look like. Keep in mind that these are still just renders and not the official model of the GPU itself from Intel. Although, these renders are based on new info from several sources, as per Moore’s Law is Dead.

Furthermore, the renders are based on early engineering sample shots that the leaker had already received in the past. Although, Moore’s Law is Dead did add that most current reference test boards look similar to this early on. So, we have no idea what the final model might look like for the commercial build.

Intel explains why it is outsourcing chip manufacturing to TSMC

Ashutosh — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 05:02:47 +0000

Intel has decided to contract TSMC to mass-produce its ARC GPUs on its 6nm process. There is a whole lot of planning that goes on before finally deciding which process to follow. According to Intel Vice President Raja Koduri, “It is necessary to first determine the process that can be assumed at the start of design,” “Other features, such as how much operating frequency can be used are also important factors. Cost is also an issue. These three, that is, the cost-performance-capacity are taken into consideration when deciding which process to use. ”

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Intel has stated that Alchemist found the best equilibrium on the N6 node of TSMC. Also taking into account Intel’s delay in the process and competitive environment with big players like AMD and NVIDIA around, building a new product on a regular node could have easily impacted the performance potential of ARC GPU.

Supply issues have terribly impacted the semiconductor manufacturing industry for the past 18 months, with complex supply chains to blame. However, Intel had an edge here due to its vertical strategy and reliance on in-house designing and manufacturing. This gave Intel more flexibility to pre-plan its assembly lines and transition swiftly according to the market conditions.

There are other factors as well when it comes to GPUs. Being comparatively bigger when compared to CPUs, they require more transistors that result in fewer chips per wafer. Roughly, GPUs swell more than six times the die when competed against CPUs.

There’s, of course, a well-planned strategy to bite into the capacity of Intel’s rivals by reserving a big chunk of the N6 node for its own production. This will allow Intel to mass-produce ARC GPUs to feed the demand, while simultaneously ensuring that they remain a step ahead of the competition by occupying TSMC’s resources.

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