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Intel Deprecates GPUs, Shifts Focus to AI Accelerator

10/13/2025

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Intel has started deprecating its "Ponte Vecchio" and "Arctic Sound" Data Center GPU series, as indicated in Intel XPU Manager version 1.3.3.
Users should revert to version 1.2.42 for optimal support, as the XPU Manager now officially supports only the Intel Arc Pro B60.
The deprecation may indicate a shift towards the upcoming "Jaguar Shores" AI accelerator, amid vendor hesitance in adopting Intel's technology.
Future designs will feature advanced silicon and a mature OneAPI software stack.

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Story summary

Intel has started deprecating its "Ponte Vecchio" and "Arctic Sound" Data Center GPU series, as indicated in Intel XPU Manager version 1.3.3.
Users should revert to version 1.2.42 for optimal support, as the XPU Manager now officially supports only the Intel Arc Pro B60.
The deprecation may indicate a shift towards the upcoming "Jaguar Shores" AI accelerator, amid vendor hesitance in adopting Intel's technology.
Future designs will feature advanced silicon and a mature OneAPI software stack.