Intel’s latest graphics driver update for its Arc Pro lineup has arrived, but it’s brought little clarity about the highly anticipated B70 model. The Graphics Driver 32.0.101.8314 WHQL (Q4.25) release, rolled out this week, maintains compatibility only with existing Arc Pro B60 24 GB and B50 16 GB cards—both based on the BMG-G21 architecture. Nowhere in the release notes or driver files is there any mention of the rumored B70, a card expected to leverage the BMG-G31 die, which has been the subject of speculation for months.
For those tracking Intel’s GPU roadmap, the absence of the B70 is notable. Earlier leaks suggested the card could debut as early as the first quarter of this year, with some reports hinting at a 32 GB variant aimed at high-end workstation users. However, recent driver updates and repository cleanups—including the removal of B70 and B770 codenames from official GitHub commits—have only deepened the mystery. Yesterday’s Cleanup Unwanted BMG Codenames update, for instance, scrubbed traces of the B770 from Intel’s codebase, a move that has left some analysts questioning whether the card’s launch timeline or specifications have shifted.
The B70’s disappearance isn’t just a technical oversight. Earlier this month, a developer uncovered a brief reference to the B70 in Intel’s ai-containers 0.14.1 changelog, only for it to be later erased. This pattern of appearance and removal suggests Intel may still be refining its plans—or deliberately controlling the flow of information ahead of a potential announcement.
So, what does this mean for professionals and gamers waiting for the next generation of Arc Pro hardware? The lack of B70 details in the latest driver doesn’t necessarily mean the card is delayed indefinitely, but it does indicate Intel remains tight-lipped. The B50, for example, launched just last month at a competitive $349 price point, targeting small-form-factor workstations. If the B70 follows a similar trajectory, its arrival could hinge on factors like manufacturing readiness, partner readiness, or even a strategic reveal at an event like CES 2026.
For now, enthusiasts are left parsing driver updates for clues, cross-referencing leaks, and waiting for Intel to drop another hint. Whether the B70 surfaces in an upcoming driver, a pre-launch event, or remains under wraps until a later date, one thing is clear: Intel’s GPU roadmap continues to unfold in fragments, leaving room for both anticipation and speculation.
