The Intel Arc series has been the subject of speculation for many months. Codenamed Alchemist, the GPU is designed to tackle gaming-specific demands. Although Intel has long developed integrated graphics solutions in their CPU lineup, the Intel Arc series is different, in that it includes discrete GPUs aimed at gamers and PC builders. Now, Intel has announced release dates for the much-anticipated Intel Arc GPU series, set to compete with Nvidia and AMD across multiple product lines.