Intel Debuts Arc Pro B-Series GPUs With Built-In XMX AI Cores and Enhanced Ray Tracing Capabilities
Intel has officially launched its Arc Pro B-series graphics processing units (GPUs) at Computex 2025, targeting the growing demand for high-performance GPUs in professional workstations and AI inference tasks. Designed with larger memory capacities and expanded software compatibility, these GPUs aim to serve developers, creators, and engineers who require robust computational and graphical power. The lineup includes two models: the Intel Arc Pro B50 and Arc Pro B60. Both GPUs are built on Intel’s latest Xe2 architecture and come equipped with advanced ray tracing units and Intel’s Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) AI cores.
The Arc Pro B60 GPU will hit the market first, with availability beginning in June 2025 through Intel’s add-in board partners such as ASRock, Gunnir, Maxsun, and Sparkle. Intel has yet to announce the pricing for this model. The Arc Pro B50, on the other hand, will be available starting July via Intel-authorized resellers at a price of $299 (roughly Rs. 25,500). These GPUs come in a variety of partner board form factors, allowing flexibility in deployment across different workstation builds.
Specifically tailored for professional-grade applications, the Arc Pro B-series GPUs are built to handle demanding workloads such as 3D rendering, real-time ray tracing, and AI model inference. Intel claims that these GPUs offer up to 3.4 times better graphical fidelity and up to 3.5 times higher inference performance in AI models like Stable Diffusion when compared to Nvidia’s RTX A1000 8GB. These performance gains highlight Intel’s ambition to compete in the enterprise GPU market, particularly for creators and AI developers.
In addition to the hardware upgrades, Intel has also emphasized its commitment to improving the software stack that supports the Arc Pro B-series. With optimized drivers and expanded compatibility for professional applications, users can expect smoother performance across workflows in CAD, media production, and AI training. The launch of the Arc Pro B-series marks a strategic move by Intel to not only bolster its presence in the GPU space but also cater directly to industries increasingly reliant on AI-driven computation and high-end graphics.
