Intel will sell a cheap GPU with 32GB VRAM next week

Reddit r/LocalLLaMA / 3/26/2026

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Key Points

  • Intel is reportedly set to release a GPU on March 31 with 32GB of VRAM, priced at $949 through direct sales.
  • The card is expected to deliver 608 GB/s bandwidth with a 290W power draw, positioning it as a competitive option versus certain NVIDIA offerings.
  • The announcement is framed as particularly relevant for local AI workloads, including running mid-sized models such as Qwen 3.5 27B using 4-bit quantization.
  • The article signals a broader push toward AI workstations with higher on-device memory capacity via Intel’s Arc Pro line.

It seems Intel will release a GPU with 32 GB of VRAM on March 31, which they would sell directly for $949.

Bandwidth would be 608 GB/s (a little less than an NVIDIA 5070), and wattage would be 290W.

Probably/hopefully very good for local AI and models like Qwen 3.5 27B at 4 bit quantization.

I'm definitely rooting for Intel, as I have a big percentage of my investment in their stock.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/intel-targets-ai-workstations-with-memory-stuffed-arc-pro-b70-and-b65-gpus

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