Intel lists testing interposers for Battlemage, Arrow Lake-HX, and Lunar Lake-M

Interposers are devices used to test forthcoming chips prior to their actual product integration, according to a new update on Intel’s website. A special webpage now displays parts utilized by various tools, particularly the “Gen5 VR,” which in this context refers for CPU Voltage Regulator. The update’s centerpiece discloses at least four upcoming products, including Battlemage (BMG), Arrow Lake (ARL), and Lunar Lake (LNL), all of which are expected to go on sale in 2024. The two Battlemage interposers, BGA2362-BMG-X2 and BGA2727-BMG-X3, are particularly intriguing. This suggests that a Battlemage GPU may have more pins than Intel’s top-tier DG2 Alchemist series GPU, which has 2660 pins (BGA2660-DG2-512EU), the number of pins currently available.

This announcement might be a sign that Intel intends to release two GPUs in its next series, or perhaps two distinct package sizes. Manufacturers frequently employ uniform package dimensions for a variety of GPUs, allowing for the interchangeability of processors with comparable specs and presenting a workable production strategy. The Arrow Lake-HX, designed for high-end desktop/laptop hybrids, deserves special note. Although there has previously been some rumor surrounding the ARL-HX series, this release offers unequivocal proof from Intel. The Lunar Lake-M series (LNL-M), which is anticipated to be Intel’s most energy-efficient line, also has an interposer included in the unveiling. Similar to the Alder Lake series, these chips were created for tablets with a 5 to 7 watt power consumption.