Intel Arc A310E vs Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data contains no direct benchmark scores for either the Intel Arc A310E or the Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual. Both entries show an average benchmark score of zero, and the head-to-head benchmark table is empty. Consequently, no wins are registered for either product in the comparison.

The absence of measured performance data means that direct percentage deltas between these two GPUs cannot be computed. The database percentile field places both at the 50th percentile versus all GPUs, but this is a neutral ranking that does not reflect any tested workload.

What can be derived from the specification sheet, however, is a massive theoretical throughput gap. The Arc Pro B60 Dual delivers 12.29 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, which is exactly four times the 3.072 TFLOPS of the Arc A310E. The texture rate scales similarly, with the B60 Dual at 384.0 GTexel/s versus 64.00 GTexel/s for the A310E, a 6x difference. Pixel throughput shows an even larger spread: 192.0 GPixel/s compared to 32.00 GPixel/s, again a 6x multiplier.

Memory bandwidth is another clear separator. The B60 Dual offers 456.0 GB/s over a 192-bit bus, while the A310E manages 124.0 GB/s on a 64-bit bus. That is approximately 3.7x higher bandwidth for the larger card. The B60 Dual also carries 24 GB of GDDR6 memory versus 4 GB, a sixfold capacity increase.

These raw specifications indicate that the Arc Pro B60 Dual is in a different performance class entirely. The A310E is a low-power, compact part, while the B60 Dual is built for sustained professional workloads. Without benchmark data, the exact frame rates or compute scores remain unverified, but the arithmetic of the hardware points to a decisive advantage for the B60 Dual in every measurable category.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs belong to different Intel architectures and process nodes. The Arc A310E uses the DG2-128 chip built on Xe-HPG architecture, belonging to the Alchemist generation under the Arc 3 family. The Arc Pro B60 Dual uses the BMG-G21 chip on Xe2-HPG architecture, part of the Battlemage generation in the Pro Series.

The manufacturing process differs as well. The A310E is fabricated on a 6 nm node at TSMC, while the B60 Dual uses a 5 nm TSMC process. This translates into different transistor budgets: the A310E packs 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die, yielding a density of 45.9M transistors per square millimeter. The B60 Dual integrates 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die, achieving 72.1M per square millimeter. The newer node and larger die give the B60 Dual roughly 2.7x the transistor count.

Core configurations diverge sharply. The A310E carries 768 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, 16 raster output units, and 6 ray tracing cores. The B60 Dual has 2,560 shading units, 160 TMUs, 80 ROPs, and 20 RT cores. That means the B60 Dual has 3.3x the shaders, 5x the TMUs, 5x the ROPs, and 3.3x the RT cores.

Clock behavior is similar at the base level with both running at 2000 MHz, but the B60 Dual boosts to 2400 MHz while the A310E stays flat at 2000 MHz. Memory clocks also differ: the A310E runs at 1937 MHz with 15.5 Gbps effective transfer, while the B60 Dual runs at 2375 MHz with 19 Gbps effective. The B60 Dual's memory interface is 192-bit versus 64-bit, which combines with the higher clock to produce the bandwidth advantage noted earlier.

Both GPUs support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, so API coverage is identical. Display outputs are similar in count, with 4x mini-DisplayPort on each, but the A310E uses DisplayPort 2.0 while the B60 Dual uses DisplayPort 2.1.

Power delivery is a major architectural differentiator. The A310E has a 75 W TDP with no power connectors, drawing everything from the PCIe slot. The B60 Dual has a 400 W TDP and requires a 16-pin power connector. The suggested power supply jumps from 250 W for the A310E to 800 W for the B60 Dual.

Physical dimensions reflect this power gap. The A310E measures 168 mm in length, 69 mm in height, and 20 mm in width, fitting in a single-slot footprint. The B60 Dual is 300 mm long, 110 mm tall, and 40 mm wide, occupying a dual-slot design. Bus interface also advances: PCIe 4.0 x8 for the A310E versus PCIe 5.0 x8 for the B60 Dual.

Production status separates the two as well. The A310E is marked end-of-life, with a release date of March 2024. The B60 Dual is active, released in September 2025. The A310E lists Xe Graphics as its predecessor and Battlemage as its successor, which places the B60 Dual in that successor lineage.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has more memory, and does that matter?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the Intel Arc A310E has 4 GB. The B60 Dual also has a 192-bit bus versus 64-bit, producing 456.0 GB/s bandwidth compared to 124.0 GB/s. The larger capacity and bandwidth support larger datasets and higher-resolution textures.

Q: Are both cards on the same architecture?

A: No. The A310E uses Xe-HPG architecture from the Alchemist generation, while the B60 Dual uses Xe2-HPG architecture from the Battlemage generation. The process node also differs: 6 nm for the A310E and 5 nm for the B60 Dual.

Q: What are the power requirements for each card?

A: The A310E has a 75 W TDP and requires no power connectors, with a suggested 250 W power supply. The B60 Dual has a 400 W TDP, requires one 16-pin power connector, and needs a suggested 800 W power supply.

Q: Do these cards support the same graphics APIs?

A: Yes. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The display outputs are also both 4x mini-DisplayPort, though the A310E uses version 2.0 and the B60 Dual uses version 2.1.

Q: Which card is larger physically?

A: The B60 Dual is substantially larger. It measures 300 mm by 110 mm by 40 mm and occupies a dual-slot design. The A310E measures 168 mm by 69 mm by 20 mm and is single-slot.

Q: What is the production status of each card?

A: The A310E is end-of-life and was released in March 2024. The B60 Dual is active and was released in September 2025. The B60 Dual also has no predecessor or successor listed, while the A310E lists Xe Graphics as predecessor and Battlemage as successor.

The Verdict

The data indicates two products aimed at entirely different segments. The Intel Arc A310E is a compact, low-power card with a 75 W TDP, no external power connectors, and a single-slot footprint. Its 4 GB memory and 3.072 TFLOPS of FP32 compute position it for basic display output, lightweight workloads, or space-constrained systems. The end-of-life status and 2024 release date suggest it is a legacy part.

The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual is a professional-grade accelerator. Its 24 GB memory, 12.29 TFLOPS of FP32, and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth place it in a class suitable for demanding compute, large model inference, or high-resolution rendering. The 400 W TDP, 16-pin connector, and dual-slot design require a serious power supply and chassis. The active production status and September 2025 release date indicate a current-generation offering.

Users with modest needs and limited space would find the A310E sufficient, given its minimal power draw and small size. Users requiring substantial memory capacity, high throughput, and modern architecture would select the B60 Dual, provided their system can support its power and physical requirements. The B60 Dual's launch MSRP is 1,199 USD, a figure that reflects its professional positioning. No benchmark data exists in the database to validate real-world performance, so the selection must rely on the recorded specifications alone.

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Arc A310E | Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual |

|-------|-----------------|------------------------|

| Chip | DG2-128 | BMG-G21 |

| Architecture | Xe-HPG | Xe2-HPG |

| Generation | Alchemist (Arc 3) | Battlemage (Pro Series) |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 5 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |

| Transistors | 7,200 million | 19,600 million |

| Die Size | 157 mm² | 272 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 45.9M / mm² | 72.1M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 2000 MHz | 2000 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2000 MHz | 2400 MHz |

| Memory Clock | 1937 MHz 15.5 Gbps effective | 2375 MHz 19 Gbps effective |

| Memory Size | 4 GB | 24 GB |

| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |

| Memory Bus Width | 64 bit | 192 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 124.0 GB/s | 456.0 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 768 | 2560 |

| TMUs | 32 | 160 |

| ROPs | 16 | 80 |

| Ray Tracing Cores | 6 | 20 |

| Pixel Rate | 32.00 GPixel/s | 192.0 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 64.00 GTexel/s | 384.0 GTexel/s |

| FP32 Compute | 3.072 TFLOPS | 12.29 TFLOPS |

| FP16 Compute | 6.144 TFLOPS (2:1) | 24.58 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | 75 W | 400 W |

| Slot Width | Single-slot | Dual-slot |

| Power Connectors | None | 1x 16-pin |

| Suggested PSU | 250 W | 800 W |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 5.0 x8 |

| Display Outputs | 4x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 | 4x mini-DisplayPort 2.1 |

| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |

| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |

| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |

| Length | 168 mm 6.6 inches | 300 mm 11.8 inches |

| Height | 69 mm 2.7 inches | 110 mm 4.3 inches |

| Width | 20 mm 0.8 inches | 40 mm 1.6 inches |

| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |

| Release Date | 2024-03-31 | 2025-09-04 |

| Predecessor | Xe Graphics | null |

| Successor | Battlemage | null |

| Launch MSRP | null | 1,199 USD |