The discrete version of Intel's upcoming Arc Xe3-based GPU line, Celestial, took a larger step towards full production as pre-silicon validation began. However, so much has changed for Intel as of late that it's not quite a guarantee of the company's commitment to discrete GPUs.
This is all according to a reported LinkedIn post spotted by X account Haze2K1 (via TechPowerUp). In it, the post claims discrete Celestial GPUs have hit pre-silicon validation. This means that, whilst the architecture of the card and the basic hardware have been developed, the silicon chip used in it has not yet been produced.
