Intel seems to be gearing up to introduce a new Battlemage graphics card that promises the cutting-edge PCIe 5.0 interface with support for 16 PCIe lanes. Recent updates to the PCI-SIG database have caught attention, particularly the entry for a product identified by the codename “99CMLN.” This listing hints at an exciting addition to the Intel Arc Battlemage series.
What stands out about the “99CMLN” is that it’s the first in the series to boast the PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, a step up from the Arc Pro Battlemage GPUs. This change was pinpointed by the well-known leaker @KOMACHI_ENSAKA, who noted the addition on May 9th, 2025. Intriguingly, this update followed the listing of two other Intel Arc Battlemage GPUs, possibly the Arc Pro B60 and B50, based on their codenames “99CGHV” and “99CW89.”
While mainstream Arc Battlemage models like the Arc B570 and B580 stick with PCIe 4.0, the newer Pro Battlemage versions leverage the same BMG-G21 die but integrate the PCIe 5.0 interface. This enhancement, even with an unchanged lane count, suggests “99CMLN” might represent a more robust Pro Battlemage card—or perhaps a more formidable counterpart to the B580.
Rumors have been swirling about the Arc B770, though nothing has been officially confirmed. If this model emerges with a PCIe 5.0 interface, the actual performance difference might be minimal, as PCIe 4.0 already delivers ample data transfer speeds. However, with NVIDIA and AMD moving to Gen 5.0, Intel could follow suit.
Speculation hints that the Arc B770 could feature the BMG-G31 die, with capabilities ranging from 24 to 32 Xe2 cores and 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. As tech enthusiasts watch closely, this development could mark another fascinating chapter for Intel’s foray into high-performance GPUs.
