
Intel's processor division might have had its fair share of difficulties in the last year, but the same can't be said for its graphics cards. Intel announced its second-gen "Battlemage" desktop GPUs on December 4, 2024, and since then it's been surrounded by (mostly) good news.
The Arc B580 debuted on December 13 with a $249 price tag. In a GPU market dominated by NVIDIA and its pricey cards, Intel's Battlemage option sold out everywhere almost immediately. It received praise from countless tech journalists, and a majority of the initial reviews were very positive. Tom's Hardware gave it a perfect 5 stars, calling it "A spectacular success for Intel and a gateway to 1440p for gamers on a budget."