When will the Intel Arc series of desktop graphics cards be launched? It has always been a matter of concern to many players. At the Intel Vision event held earlier, Intel finally responded to this point and confirmed that it will be launched in Q2. However, the bad news is that the first pre-order is only available in China, which means that it is not available in Taiwan and other countries.
Intel confirms that Arc desktop graphics card will be launched in Q2, but it will only be launched in China
Earlier on Intel’s foreign official website, an article was published about the Arc graphics card Q&A, which mentioned the launch plan of the Arc desktop graphics card.
Intel said that unlike notebook designs, desktop computers have more combinations, including memory, motherboards, and CPUs. In order to avoid some problems, they will only cooperate with system assemblers and OEMs at the beginning. Simply put, when they are first launched, they will not be sold separately, so those who want to buy them in the first batch may need to replace the entire computer.
In addition, Intel also mentioned that desktop computers equipped with Arc A series graphics cards (A3) are expected to be launched first in China in the second quarter. Online component stores and physical stores will also launch them later, but again only in China. Representatives said that Intel currently plans to launch Arc 3 desktop graphics cards only in China.
As for when it will expand to the world, Intel only wrote that this is the next step.
As for the mid-range and high-end graphics cards Arc A5 and A7, we will have to wait until later this summer to see them, but they will still be in cooperation with OEMs and system assemblers, and the retail part will be later.
previously Wcctech The MSRP rumored price of the Arc A series desktop graphics card obtained seems to be wrong at the expected release time, and it should not be available in early June:
In addition to the three pictures above, it is rumored that there are seven A-series desktop graphics cards:
- Arc A770: ACM-G10 GPU with 16 GB of memory (faster than RTX 3060 Ti)
- Arc A750: ACM-G10 GPU with 12 GB of memory (faster than RTX 3060)
- Arc A580: ACM-G10 GPU with 8 GB of memory (comparable to RTX 3060)
- Arc A380: ACM-G11 GPU with 6 GB of memory (faster than RTX 3050)
- Arc A350: ACM-G11 GPU with 4 GB of memory (similar to RTX 3050)
- Arc A310: ACM-G11 GPU with 4 GB of memory (faster than RX 6400)
Having said that, Intel’s strategy for the Arc series graphics cards this time is really unique. The Arc A350M and A370M series laptops were launched in South Korea, while the Arc 3 series was selected in China. They are all in a single country. I don’t know if it is due to lack of materials, insufficient supply, or other reasons. However, some foreign media seem to be dissatisfied with the fact that they are all selected in Asian countries.
A few days ago the performance of the A370M wasForeign media PCWorld actual test, about the same as NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050. The following picture is the 3DMark Time Spy running score:
In the Q&A, Intel confirmed that it encountered a software problem that delayed the launch. It should be the driver of the Arc graphics card. Previously, foreign YouTubers found that the optimization had not been completed and could not exert its full strength. The COVID-19 epidemic has indeed affected the global supply chain. However, Intel added that it is currently working with partners to help them bring these products to the market as soon as possible. Laptops equipped with Intel Arc 5 and Arc 7 graphics cards will be available in early summer.
Source: KOCPC Chinese