Intel Crescent Island PCB Leaks — Xe3P GPU With 160GB LPDDR5X Sidesteps HBM Shortage Entirely

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Leaked PCB photos of Intel's Crescent Island data-center GPU reveal 20 LPDDR5X memory sites (12 front, 8 back) for 160GB total capacity, a 16-pin power connector, and 18 VRM positions. Intel is deliberately bypassing the global HBM shortage by using LPDDR5X, targeting AI inference workloads where memory capacity and cost-per-GB matter more than peak bandwidth. Customer sampling is planned for H2 2026, verified by VideoCardz, TweakTown, and Tom's Hardware — 201 upvotes and 78 comments on r/LocalLLaMA.