… Ease of use is also a key highlight, with tool-free GPU and M.2 installation mechanisms simplifying upgrades and maintenance, making the platform more accessible for first-time builders. …
… CPU thermal coverage has increased by 12%, allowing the processor to perform closer to its full potential. …
… Together, these results reinforce the Blade 18's role as a desktop-class platform for both AI and gaming, capable of handling real workloads, not just peak benchmarks. …
… B70: 32 Xe2 cores 4,096 FP32 , 32 GB GDDR6, 256-bit bus, B65: 20 Xe2 cores 2,560 FP32 , 32 GB GDDR6 Possibly 300 W TDP Arc Pro B70 launched March 25 at $949.99, retail April 24 Consumer Arc B770 gaming GPU status unclear with Xe3P skipping gaming NVIDIA Vera Rubin updated Release Date: 2026 Six mon… …
… Given the punchy CPU, a GPU bottleneck should be nonexistent. …
… However, with a 256 GT/s raw bit rate, the connector provides about 1 TB/s of bidirectional bandwidth, which is eight times faster than the current PCIe 5.0 platform used with modern GPUs and CPUs. …
… MSI includes the AI Care Sensor and OLED Care 3.0 suite from its newer generation platform, bringing presence detection, adaptive dimming, and a comprehensive set of automated burn-in prevention tools. …