Intel DG2-448 Arc GPU spotted high perf Arc GPU could be easier to produce than DG2-512

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GitLab reveals Intel is working on a new Arc GPU model. The post describes Intel GPU pixel processing enhancements while also revealing the existence of a new DG2-448 GPU. DG2-448 would be Intel's fourth known SKU in its Arc GPU series, following the DG2-512 and DG2-384.



We now know about three Arc SKUs: 1024 cores, 3072 cores, and 4096 cores. The DG2-moniker 448's refers to the GPU's number of Vector Engines, which is between 3072 and 4096. So, if we do the arithmetic, the DG2-448 has 3584 cores. We already know Intel will split its Arc GPU lineup into two dies: one for high-end and mid-range SKUs, and another for entry-level GPUs. With 3584 cores, the DG2-448 will definitely be on the highest core count wafer. A multi-die technique helps GPU manufacturers avoid wasting broken wafers and improves fab efficiency. However, completely enabled wafers will be scarce. If this is accurate, we may see significantly more DG2-448 Arc GPUs than DG2-512s.

DG2-512 appears to match the RTX 3080 SKU. So the DG2-512 should be a high-end flagship GPU with loweryields. The DG2-448, on the other hand, could be Intel's RTX 3070, with higher yields due to deactivated cores.


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