Intel is also fleeing to the AI segment: Xe Next graphics cards will be created only for data centers
Intel has officially revised its graphics processor development strategy, betting on artificial intelligence. The company confirmed a shift to annual architecture updates, but the main change in priorities is that the next generation Xe Next will be optimized for machine learning tasks, not for gaming.
This year, the intermediate Xe3P architecture will be released, which will form the basis of the Nova Lake processors and the Crescent Island AI accelerator with 160 GB of memory. In 2027, Xe Next with HBM memory, tailored for AI algorithms, will debut.
Intel emphasizes that the race for specifications is meaningless without software development; otherwise, the infrastructure risks falling apart.
For enthusiasts, the news is mixed: discrete Arc C series will be released, but the main focus is shifting from gaming to AI. The gaming segment is giving way to the fast-growing direction.