Intel wants someone to test memory systems, showing they plan to use GDDR7 memory in future graphics cards. The company posted a job for an engineer to check how GDDR6 and GDDR7 work with their Arc GPU products. Since Intel started looking for this person in early 2025, we might not see actual products with GDDR7 until much later. These things take time to make.
The graphics chip with GDDR7 might only start production around 2026 or later. This suggests it belongs to the third-generation Arc GPU family based on the Xe3 "Celestial" design. Intel has done well selling affordable B580 and B570 cards that run games at 1080p resolution. They will probably keep making these cards throughout 2025.
Intel seems smart to focus on budget-friendly graphics cards instead of trying to compete with expensive high-end options. This strategy allows Intel to sell more units and gain market share against competitors. AMD appears to follow a similar strategy with its upcoming RDNA 4 graphics cards. Both companies recognize where they can succeed in the current market.
The graphics chip with GDDR7 might only start production around 2026 or later. This suggests it belongs to the third-generation Arc GPU family based on the Xe3 "Celestial" design. Intel has done well selling affordable B580 and B570 cards that run games at 1080p resolution. They will probably keep making these cards throughout 2025.
Intel seems smart to focus on budget-friendly graphics cards instead of trying to compete with expensive high-end options. This strategy allows Intel to sell more units and gain market share against competitors. AMD appears to follow a similar strategy with its upcoming RDNA 4 graphics cards. Both companies recognize where they can succeed in the current market.
