Intel is bringing GPUs to cars

🌈 Abstract

Intel has unveiled a new discrete GPU called the Arc A760A, designed for use in cars. The GPU is aimed at bringing a "triple-A gaming experience" from home to the car, and is intended to enable advanced in-vehicle entertainment and AI-powered cockpit experiences. The GPU will allow for voice, camera, and gesture recognition to control up to seven high-definition screens and six in-vehicle cameras, as well as run demanding triple-A gaming titles, in-vehicle entertainment, and AI-powered productivity apps. The system will be highly personalized to the driver, with natural language processing capabilities. Intel has created over 500 features and AI apps for automobiles and is looking to be a "go-to partner for automakers" as it diversifies its offerings.

🙋 Q&A

[01] Intel's new discrete GPU for cars

1. What are the key features of Intel's new discrete GPU for cars, the Arc A760A?

• Designed to bring a "triple-A gaming experience" from home to the car
• Enables advanced in-vehicle entertainment and AI-powered cockpit experiences
• Allows for voice, camera, and gesture recognition to control up to seven high-definition screens and six in-vehicle cameras
• Can run demanding triple-A gaming titles, in-vehicle entertainment, and AI-powered productivity apps
• Highly personalized to the driver, with natural language processing capabilities

2. What are Intel's goals with this new GPU?

• To be the "go-to partner for automakers" as it diversifies its offerings
• To unlock a new era of AI-powered cockpit experiences for car buyers who are increasingly focused on in-vehicle entertainment

3. When will vehicles with the new Arc A760A GPU be available?

• Vehicles with the new chips will go on sale as soon as 2025

[02] Intel's automotive strategy

1. How many features and AI apps has Intel created for automobiles?

• Intel has created over 500 features and AI apps for automobiles

2. How many independent software vendors are working on in-vehicle experiences?

• Over 100 independent software vendors are working on in-vehicle experiences

3. How is the Arc A760A GPU designed to be compatible with Intel's existing platforms?

• The A760A will be fully compatible with software developed for Intel's iGPU PC platform, while scaling from entry- and mid-tier vehicles up to higher-end cars