Intel Arc
Arc BattlemageGeneration Timeline
TL;DR
Intel Arc (Arc Battlemage) , released 2024. Features multiple iGPU variants: Intel Arc A-Series (128-512 EU) or Intel Arc B-Series (160 EU). iGPU varies by CPU model (i3/i5 non-K vs i5-K/i7/i9). Supports H.264 , HEVC 8-bit , HEVC 10-bit , VP9 , AV1 hardware encoding.
Avg FPS
88.6
+28% vs 8th Gen
Efficiency
0.00 FPS/W
-100% vs 8th Gen
Avg Power
—W
Results
5
1 CPUs
Architecture
Arc Battlemage
2 die variantsThis generation uses different silicon depending on CPU model. Lower-tier chips (i3, i5 non-K) use a different die than higher-tier chips (i5-K, i7, i9).
DG2 2022
iGPU Intel Arc A-Series Xe-HPG
EU Count 128-512 EU
Process TSMC N6
TDP Range 75-225W
Die Layout Discrete GPU (ACM-G10/G11)
BMG 2024
iGPU Intel Arc B-Series Xe2-HPG
EU Count 160 EU
Process TSMC N4
TDP Range 150W
Die Layout Discrete GPU (BMG-G21)
Codec Support
| Codec | Encode | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| H.264 | ✓ | Most compatible, widely supported |
| HEVC 8-bit | ✓ | Better compression than H.264 |
| HEVC 10-bit | ✓ | HDR support, better gradients |
| VP9 | ✓ | YouTube/web streaming codec |
| AV1 | ✓ | Next-gen, best compression |
Benchmark Data 5 results from 1 CPUs
| Test | Avg FPS | Min | Max | FPS/Watt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| h264_1080p_cpu | 23.3 | 23.3 | 23.3 | — |
| h264_1080p | 180.1 | 180.1 | 180.1 | — |
| h264_4k | 42.8 | 42.8 | 42.8 | — |
| hevc_8bit | 171.9 | 171.9 | 171.9 | — |
| hevc_4k_10bit | 24.9 | 24.9 | 24.9 | — |
CPUs in This Generation
| CPU Model | Results | Avg FPS | FPS/Watt | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Intel Arc A40 Pro GPU | 5 | 88.6 | — | 65 |
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