Intel's upcoming Battlemage GPU is expected to be a budget-friendly option for gamers.Though Intel has not confirmed any specs for the Battlemage, rumors have circulated regarding its expected hardware.The Battlemage is expected to launch in two variations: the X2 and X3 cards.The X2 card is said to come with 32 Xe2 cores and the X3 with 28.Pricing for the Battlemage depends on the specs that Intel goes for; it could be around $500 or much cheaper at approximately $350.Intel has yet to announce the release date for the Battlemage, and rumors suggest it may be late 2024 or early 2025.Reports indicate that Battlemage has entered production, and the cards may launch before Black Friday in November.Intel is expected to keep the Battlemage architecture simple with only two models.Intel claims Battlemage delivers a 50% improvement compared to the previous architecture.Reports suggest the discrete Battlemage GPUs may never make it to laptops.