Intel Arc A310E vs Intel Arc Pro A60 Comparison

Intel Arc A310E and Intel Arc Pro A60 are both Alchemist generation GPUs built on the Xe-HPG architecture, but they target very different segments. The A310E is a low-power entry model for embedded and compact systems, while the Pro A60 is a professional workstation card with substantially more compute and memory resources. The data shows a wide performance gulf between the two, with the Pro A60 holding a clear advantage in every measurable specification and benchmark category.

The Verdict

The Intel Arc Pro A60 is the stronger GPU by a large margin across all recorded specifications. It uses the larger DG2-256 chip, has 2048 shading units versus 768, and ships with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, compared to 4 GB on a 64-bit bus for the Arc A310E. The recorded benchmark data confirms this: the Pro A60 scores 63,485 in Geekbench OpenCL and 57,166 in Geekbench Vulkan, while the A310E has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The Pro A60 sits at the 88th percentile among all GPUs, while the A310E sits at the 50th percentile.

The Pro A60 also holds its own against much more expensive competitors. Its average benchmark score of 60,326 places it within 0.3% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090's average score of 60,347, and it leads the AMD Radeon PRO V710 by 2.8%. The Arc A310E has no nearest rival data recorded, meaning there is no comparable benchmark context available.

For users who need professional workstation performance, 12 GB of memory, and high memory bandwidth, the Pro A60 is the clear choice. For compact, low-power embedded applications where the 75 W power draw and single-slot design matter more than raw throughput, the A310E serves a specific niche. The Verdict is unambiguous: the Pro A60 wins on nearly every technical metric, and the A310E only wins in power efficiency and physical size.

Architecture Differences

Both GPUs use the Xe-HPG architecture and are manufactured on TSMC's 6 nm process, but they use different chips. The Arc A310E uses the DG2-128 chip, which contains 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die. The Arc Pro A60 uses the DG2-256 chip, which contains 11,500 million transistors on a 269 mm² die. The transistor density is slightly higher on the smaller chip: 45.9 million transistors per mm² for the A310E versus 42.8 million per mm² for the Pro A60.

The A310E belongs to the Alchemist (Arc 3) generation, while the Pro A60 belongs to the Alchemist (Pro Series) generation. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Neither GPU has tensor cores recorded, but both include ray tracing cores: 6 on the A310E and 16 on the Pro A60.

The A310E's predecessor is listed as Xe Graphics, and its successor is Battlemage. The Pro A60 has no predecessor or successor recorded. The A310E is end-of-life, while the Pro A60 is still active in production.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has more memory and memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Arc Pro A60 has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 384.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Arc A310E has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus with 124.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Pro A60 has three times the memory capacity and roughly three times the bandwidth.

Q: How do the clock speeds compare?

A: The Arc A310E has a base clock of 2000 MHz and a boost clock of 2000 MHz. The Arc Pro A60 has a base clock of 900 MHz and a boost clock of 2050 MHz. The A310E runs at a higher sustained base clock, but the Pro A60 has a slightly higher boost clock.

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: The Arc A310E has a TDP of 75 W and requires a 250 W suggested power supply. The Arc Pro A60 has a TDP of 130 W and requires a 300 W suggested power supply. The A310E uses no power connectors, while the Pro A60's power connector configuration is not recorded.

Q: Which GPU has better benchmark performance?

A: The Arc Pro A60 has recorded Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores of 63,485 and 57,166 respectively. The Arc A310E has no benchmark scores recorded in the database. The Pro A60's average score of 60,326 places it at the 88th percentile among all GPUs.

Q: How does the Pro A60 compare to other professional GPUs?

A: The Pro A60's average score of 60,326 is within 0.3% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090's 60,347, is 2.5% behind the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M's 61,896, and leads the AMD Radeon PRO V710's 58,657 by 2.8%. It also slightly edges the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48's 60,140 by 0.3%.

Q: What are the physical dimensions and slot requirements?

A: The Arc A310E is 168 mm long, 69 mm high, and 20 mm wide, fitting a single-slot design. The Arc Pro A60 is also single-slot, but its length, height, and width are not recorded in the database.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ in nearly every core specification. The Arc Pro A60 uses the DG2-256 chip with 11,500 million transistors and a 269 mm² die, while the Arc A310E uses the DG2-128 chip with 7,200 million transistors and a 157 mm² die. The Pro A60 has 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. The A310E has 768 shading units, 32 TMUs, and 16 ROPs. Ray tracing cores number 16 on the Pro A60 versus 6 on the A310E.

Memory configuration differs sharply. The Pro A60 has 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus with 384.0 GB/s bandwidth. The A310E has 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus with 124.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Pro A60's memory clock is 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed, while the A310E's memory clock is 1937 MHz with 15.5 Gbps effective.

Clock speeds show a different pattern. The A310E has a base clock of 2000 MHz and a boost clock of 2000 MHz. The Pro A60 has a base clock of 900 MHz and a boost clock of 2050 MHz. Despite the lower base clock, the Pro A60's larger chip and higher boost clock deliver far more throughput.

Compute rates heavily favor the Pro A60. Its pixel rate is 131.2 GPixel/s versus 32.00 GPixel/s for the A310E. Its texture rate is 262.4 GTexel/s versus 64.00 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 8.397 TFLOPS versus 3.072 TFLOPS, and FP16 performance is 16.79 TFLOPS versus 6.144 TFLOPS.

Power and interface also differ. The A310E has a TDP of 75 W with a 250 W suggested PSU and no power connectors. The Pro A60 has a TDP of 130 W with a 300 W suggested PSU and no power connector details recorded. The A310E uses PCIe 4.0 x8, while the Pro A60 uses PCIe 4.0 x16. Display outputs are 4x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 on the A310E and 4x DisplayPort 2.0 on the Pro A60.

Release timing and production status differ as well. The A310E was released on March 31, 2024 and is end-of-life. The Pro A60 was released on June 5, 2023 and remains active. The A310E has a recorded predecessor in Xe Graphics and a successor in Battlemage, while the Pro A60 has neither recorded.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries between the Arc A310E and Arc Pro A60, but the Pro A60 has direct benchmark scores that establish its performance tier. In Geekbench OpenCL, the Pro A60 scores 63,485. In Geekbench Vulkan, it scores 57,166. Its average benchmark score is 60,326.

The A310E has no benchmark scores recorded at all, which means the database cannot quantify its performance relative to the Pro A60 directly. However, the specification differences provide a reliable basis for comparison. The Pro A60 delivers 8.397 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, which is 2.73 times the A310E's 3.072 TFLOPS. Its texture rate of 262.4 GTexel/s is 4.1 times the A310E's 64.00 GTexel/s. Its pixel rate of 131.2 GPixel/s is 4.1 times the A310E's 32.00 GPixel/s. Memory bandwidth of 384.0 GB/s is 3.1 times the A310E's 124.0 GB/s.

The Pro A60's average benchmark score of 60,326 places it at the 88th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 at 60,347, which is essentially tied with a delta of 0%, and the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M at 61,896, which leads the Pro A60 by 2.5%. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 trails by 2.8%, and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 trails by 0.3%. These comparisons show the Pro A60 performs at a level comparable to a flagship consumer GPU in compute benchmarks, which underscores the size of the gap to the A310E.

The A310E's 50th percentile ranking places it in the middle of the GPU performance distribution, but without benchmark scores, the database cannot show specific wins or losses against the Pro A60. The specification data alone indicates the Pro A60 wins every compute category.

Where Each One Wins

The Arc Pro A60 wins in every performance-oriented category. It has more shading units, more TMUs, more ROPs, more ray tracing cores, more memory, higher memory bandwidth, higher pixel rate, higher texture rate, higher FP32 and FP16 throughput, and a higher boost clock. Its average benchmark score and 88th percentile ranking confirm its position as a capable workstation GPU. The Pro A60's nearest rival data shows it performs at the level of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 in average score, which is a strong indicator of its compute capability.

The Arc A310E wins in power efficiency and physical footprint. Its TDP of 75 W is nearly half the Pro A60's 130 W, and its suggested power supply of 250 W is lower than the Pro A60's 300 W. The A310E requires no power connectors, which simplifies installation in compact systems. Its dimensions of 168 mm by 69 mm by 20 mm are recorded, while the Pro A60's dimensions are not, but both are single-slot cards. The A310E's higher base clock of 2000 MHz versus 900 MHz suggests it can maintain performance without the Pro A60's thermal overhead, though its boost clock of 2000 MHz is slightly lower than the Pro A60's 2050 MHz.

The A310E also has a higher transistor density at 45.9 million per mm² versus 42.8 million per mm², which reflects a more compact design. Its release date of March 2024 is later than the Pro A60's June 2023 release, and it has a defined successor in Battlemage, which the Pro A60 lacks.

Use-case selection is straightforward from the data. Professional workloads that demand high compute throughput, large memory capacity, and broad bandwidth point to the Arc Pro A60. Embedded or space-constrained systems that prioritize low power draw, no external power connectors, and a compact single-slot design point to the Arc A310E. The Pro A60 is the performance leader by every recorded metric, while the A310E is the efficiency leader in power consumption and physical requirements.