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- A functional driver for the Intel Arc B580 Challenger graphics card was leaked ahead of the official review embargo.
- In gaming tests, the Intel Arc B580 outperformed the Arc A770, generating 10-12 more FPS on average.
- Intel’s new graphics software offers tuning options, including voltage, power limits, fan profiles, and memory speed adjustments.
It looks like someone was able to get their hands on a functional driver earlier, even though the official review embargo is only hours away. In addition to obtaining a sample Arc B580 Challenger from ASRock, RawiioliExtras was able to locate a functional driver.
Why it matters: The Intel Arc B580 Challenger driver leak gives consumers an early look at the card’s performance before its official release.
Intel’s new Battlemage option was first shown to us in a three-hour live stream. During his live stream, RawiioliExtras analyzed two cards, including the Arc A770 and B580, covering all aspects.
The leaker has made two separate scores for 3DMark Steel Nomad available: one with overclocking enabled and one with factory settings. On stock settings, Intel B580 achieved a score of 2,993 points, which was improved later on with a manual overclock, scoring 3,090 points.
Other tests included PCIe Express bandwidth testing, Tomb Raider, and several video encoding tests. However, when it comes to gaming the new Intel B580 was able to generate an additional 10-12 frames over the Arc A770 in the same scene.
Additionally, we got our first glimpse at the new graphics software, which replaces the Arc software, and its new tuning options, such as the ability to modify the voltage-frequency curve. Voltage, power limitations, fan profiles, and even memory speeds.
In the meantime we would still advise to wait for actual results from independent reviewers. This should give us more insight into how the new Intel Battlemage options perform against the competition.
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Malik Usman is student of Computer Science focused on using his knowledge to produce detailed and informative articles covering the latest findings from the tech industry. His expertise allows him to cover subjects like processors, graphics cards, and more. In addition to the latest hardware, Malik can be found writing about the gaming industry from time to time. He is fond of games like God of War, and his work has been mentioned on websites like Whatculture, VG247, IGN, and Eurogamer.
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