Intel Debuts AI GPUs For Workstation Systems

Intel is expanding its graphics chip offerings with the debut of its Arc Pro B50 and B60 series workstation cards.

The Arc Pro B50 and B60, however, offer more memory and functionalities designed specifically with AI in mind. I Photo: Intel

The options, starting at $299 and $500 and up, respectively, are designed for customers who don't necessarily need or want to use cloud-based AI processors from the likes of Amazon, Google, or Microsoft, Daniel Howley reported for Yahoo Finance.

Workstation systems provide strong security since data is processed on-site rather than being sent to the cloud.

They're also generally more customizable and offer instant access to powerful graphics processing units (GPUs) without the potential delays associated with cloud services.

Intel has been working on its Arc GPU platform for years. It currently offers its B-series chips for gamers, dubbed Battlemage, and an A-series range for workstations, though those cards are meant more for enterprise graphics and visual capabilities rather than AI.

The Arc Pro B50 and B60, however, offer more memory and functionalities designed specifically with AI in mind.

The B50 is a mainstream chip that Intel says is intended for AI-assisted software engineering. Entry-level workstation GPUs make up about 30% of the workstation market, offering Intel a clear opportunity to gain market share.

“We expect this to be very competitive and a very attractive solution, particularly for design and engineering,” Intel Vice President and General Manager of Client Graphics Vivian Lien told Yahoo Finance.