Alleged Intel Arc Alchemist DG2 GPU specs leak, reveal different SKU details

Anyone waiting for Intel to drop more Arc Alchemist news demand look no longer, as someone'due south seemingly done the job on behalf of Intel (ostensibly without the company's consent). While the legitimacy of the leak has notwithstanding to be validated, the paradigm making its rounds on the cyberspace certainly seems accurate.

You tin can judge for yourself by checking out @9550Pro's tweet, which contains a tabled breakdown of DG2 graphics memory configurations.

We're looking at a laptop GPU here, so continue that in mind when assessing the power of each SKU presented in the table. Based on that data, assuming information technology's accurate and accurate, we can look forward to the almost powerful DG2 variant featuring 16GB of VRAM, and 512GB/southward maximum bandwidth. Meanwhile, the least powerful SKU will pack 4GB of VRAM and a 112GB/s bandwidth cap.

These numbers are just that — numbers — until the processors are in hand for thorough benchmarking and testing, so don't take any of the figures here as rock-solid indicators of the performance you'll be able to eke out of the various SKUs. Still, every bit an early glimpse of what to await, the specs are useful to have.

It remains to be seen how Intel's Arc endeavors will line upwardly against NVIDIA and AMD, merely leak past leak, we're getting a fuller picture. Until the full scoop is available, bank check out the best graphics cards currently on the marketplace.

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New report reveals Microsoft's future AR strategy; HoloLens 3 is dead

Business organization Insider has today published a follow-up report with more than details about Microsoft's canceled HoloLens 3 augmented reality headset. The partnership with Samsung is said to include a headset with a gear up of screens inside, powered by a Samsung phone in your pocket.

Keeping it affordable

Review: Surface Laptop SE is the new standard for K-8 Windows PCs

Starting at just $250, Microsoft's get-go foray into affordable laptops for the education market place is a winner. With a gorgeous design, fantabulous thermals, and a fantastic typing feel, Microsoft would do correct to sell this straight to consumers too. Let'due south just hope Intel can make a better CPU.