Intel Arc A310E vs Lisuan Tech LX MAX Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for the Intel Arc A310E versus the Lisuan Tech LX MAX. The database contains zero wins for either side, and no comparative benchmark scores are available. This absence of measured results means the comparison must be built from the specification sheets and derived performance estimates rather than from executed test workloads.

The Intel Arc A310E delivers an FP32 compute rating of 3.072 TFLOPS, while the Lisuan Tech LX MAX reaches 24.58 TFLOPS. That places the LX MAX at roughly eight times the raw floating-point throughput of the A310E. In FP16, the gap remains proportional: 6.144 TFLOPS for the A310E versus 49.15 TFLOPS for the LX MAX, a factor of eight as well. The shading unit count tells the same story, 768 for the Intel part versus 6144 for the Lisuan part, exactly eight times more.

Texture rate follows suit: the A310E sustains 64.00 GTexel/s, while the LX MAX reaches 384.0 GTexel/s, a sixfold difference. Pixel rate shows a similar disparity, 32.00 GPixel/s for the A310E compared to 192.0 GPixel/s for the LX MAX, again a sixfold margin. These derived figures indicate that the LX MAX should dominate in any workload that scales with raw shading, texturing, or rasterization throughput.

Memory bandwidth amplifies the difference further. The A310E uses a 64 bit bus with 124.0 GB/s bandwidth, while the LX MAX employs a 192 bit bus delivering 432.0 GB/s. That is a 3.5 times bandwidth advantage for the Lisuan part. The memory clock also differs: 1937 MHz (15.5 Gbps effective) on the A310E versus 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) on the LX MAX. Capacity is 4 GB for the A310E and 12 GB for the LX MAX, a threefold increase.

The only area where the Intel card shows a comparative edge is in API version support. The A310E lists Vulkan 1.4, while the LX MAX is limited to Vulkan 1.3. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and OpenGL 4.6. The A310E also carries six ray tracing cores, while the LX MAX specification sheet does not list any ray tracing cores at all. That structural difference could matter in ray-traced scenes, though without benchmark data the practical impact remains unquantified.

Power draw is dramatically different. The A310E has a TDP of 75 W and requires no power connectors, with a suggested PSU of 250 W. The LX MAX has a TDP of 225 W, uses a single 16-pin connector, and requires a suggested PSU of 550 W. The LX MAX is also physically larger: 248 mm length versus 168 mm, 118 mm height versus 69 mm, and 48 mm width versus 20 mm. It occupies a dual-slot profile instead of a single-slot one.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the specification data, the Lisuan Tech LX MAX wins in every throughput-oriented category. Its FP32 compute is 24.58 TFLOPS versus 3.072 TFLOPS, its texture rate is 384.0 GTexel/s versus 64.00 GTexel/s, its pixel rate is 192.0 GPixel/s versus 32.00 GPixel/s, and its memory bandwidth is 432.0 GB/s versus 124.0 GB/s. The LX MAX also has 12 GB of memory versus 4 GB, which supports larger textures and higher resolution asset loading without spilling to system memory. The 192 bit bus width versus 64 bit also reduces memory pressure in bandwidth-heavy scenarios.

The LX MAX should be favored for high-resolution gaming, compute-heavy rendering, and any workload that benefits from massive parallel shading units. The 6144 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 96 ROPs give it a structural advantage in fill-rate-bound and shader-bound tasks. The 225 W power envelope and 16-pin connector indicate a card designed for sustained heavy load, whereas the A310E's 75 W TDP and connector-free design suggest a low-power, compact solution.

The Intel Arc A310E wins in efficiency and physical footprint. It draws 75 W, fits in a single slot, measures 168 mm in length, and requires no auxiliary power. That makes it suitable for small form factor systems, industrial PCs, or any chassis where power delivery and space are constrained. The A310E also has a more modern display output standard, 4x mini-DisplayPort 2.0, versus the LX MAX's 4x DisplayPort 1.4a. For users needing the latest display interface, the A310E holds that advantage.

The A310E's Vulkan 1.4 support is a generation ahead of the LX MAX's Vulkan 1.3. In Vulkan-based workloads that use newer extensions, the A310E may offer features the LX MAX cannot expose. The presence of six ray tracing cores on the A310E, while the LX MAX lists none, gives the Intel part a potential edge in ray-traced effects, assuming drivers and software scale accordingly.

The production status differs as well. The A310E is marked end-of-life, with a release date of March 2024, while the LX MAX is active, with a release date of March 2026. The A310E has a predecessor listed as Xe Graphics and a successor named Battlemage, while the LX MAX has neither. This suggests the A310E is a legacy product, while the LX MAX is a current-generation offering.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher raw compute performance?

A: The Lisuan Tech LX MAX delivers 24.58 TFLOPS FP32 and 49.15 TFLOPS FP16, compared to the Intel Arc A310E's 3.072 TFLOPS FP32 and 6.144 TFLOPS FP16. The LX MAX is eight times higher in both metrics.

Q: How do memory capacities and bandwidth compare?

A: The A310E has 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 64 bit bus with 124.0 GB/s bandwidth. The LX MAX has 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192 bit bus with 432.0 GB/s bandwidth. The LX MAX offers three times the capacity and 3.5 times the bandwidth.

Q: Which card draws less power and fits in smaller systems?

A: The Intel Arc A310E has a TDP of 75 W, a single-slot profile, no power connectors, and a suggested PSU of 250 W. The LX MAX has a TDP of 225 W, a dual-slot profile, one 16-pin connector, and a suggested PSU of 550 W. The A310E also measures 168 mm versus 248 mm in length.

Q: Do both cards support the same graphics APIs?

A: Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and OpenGL 4.6. The A310E supports Vulkan 1.4, while the LX MAX supports Vulkan 1.3. The A310E also lists six ray tracing cores, while the LX MAX does not list any.

Q: What are the display output differences?

A: The A310E has 4x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs, while the LX MAX has 4x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs. The A310E uses the newer DisplayPort 2.0 standard.

Q: Which product is currently in production?

A: The Intel Arc A310E is marked as end-of-life, with a release date of March 2024. The Lisuan Tech LX MAX is marked as active, with a release date of March 2026.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every specification field. The A310E uses the Intel DG2-128 chip with Xe-HPG architecture, while the LX MAX uses the 7G106 chip with TrueGPU architecture. The A310E is from the Alchemist (Arc 3) generation, while the LX MAX is from the 7G100 generation.

Process node and foundry are identical: 6 nm at TSMC. The A310E has a known transistor count of 7,200 million on a 157 mm² die, while the LX MAX lists unknown transistors and die size. The A310E has a base and boost clock of 2000 MHz, while the LX MAX has no base or boost clock listed. Memory clocks differ: 1937 MHz (15.5 Gbps effective) for the A310E versus 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) for the LX MAX.

Memory configuration differs sharply: 4 GB GDDR6 on a 64 bit bus for the A310E, versus 12 GB GDDR6 on a 192 bit bus for the LX MAX. Bandwidth is 124.0 GB/s versus 432.0 GB/s. Shading units, TMUs, and ROPs are 768, 32, and 16 for the A310E, versus 6144, 192, and 96 for the LX MAX. The A310E has six ray tracing cores; the LX MAX has none listed.

Pixel rate is 32.00 GPixel/s versus 192.0 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 64.00 GTexel/s versus 384.0 GTexel/s. FP32 is 3.072 TFLOPS versus 24.58 TFLOPS, and FP16 is 6.144 TFLOPS versus 49.15 TFLOPS. TDP is 75 W versus 225 W. Slot width is single-slot versus dual-slot. Power connectors are none versus one 16-pin. Suggested PSU is 250 W versus 550 W.

Bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8 for the A310E versus PCIe 4.0 x16 for the LX MAX. Display outputs are 4x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 versus 4x DisplayPort 1.4a. Vulkan version is 1.4 versus 1.3. Dimensions are 168 mm by 69 mm by 20 mm versus 248 mm by 118 mm by 48 mm. Production status is end-of-life versus active. Release dates are March 2024 versus March 2026.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Arc A310E is built on the Xe-HPG architecture, the design used across the Alchemist generation. It employs the DG2-128 chip with 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 45.9M per mm². The architecture includes six ray tracing cores, which provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced workloads. The A310E supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, and it outputs through mini-DisplayPort 2.0 connections.

The Lisuan Tech LX MAX uses the TrueGPU architecture on the 7G106 chip. The database lists no transistor count, die size, or transistor density for this part. It has no ray tracing cores listed, which distinguishes it from the A310E. The LX MAX supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and OpenGL 4.6, but only Vulkan 1.3, one version behind the Intel part. Its display outputs are standard DisplayPort 1.4a.

The shading unit arrangement differs fundamentally. The A310E has 768 shading units, 32 TMUs, and 16 ROPs, consistent with a small, low-power part. The LX MAX has 6144 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, indicating a high-throughput design with eight times the shader count and six times the texture and pixel pipelines. The FP16 to FP32 ratio is 2:1 for both, meaning both use the same ratio for half-precision compute.

The memory subsystem is also architecturally distinct. The A310E uses a 64 bit memory interface, which limits bandwidth to 124.0 GB/s. The LX MAX uses a 192 bit interface, allowing 432.0 GB/s. The effective memory clock is higher on the LX MAX as well, 18 Gbps versus 15.5 Gbps. The larger bus width and higher clock combine to give the LX MAX a substantial bandwidth advantage, which is critical for high-resolution rendering and large data sets.

The power delivery architecture reflects the performance gap. The A310E's 75 W TDP requires no external power connector, drawing everything from the PCIe slot. The LX MAX's 225 W TDP needs a 16-pin connector and a 550 W PSU. The bus interface also differs: the A310E runs at PCIe 4.0 x8, while the LX MAX runs at PCIe 4.0 x16, doubling the available host link bandwidth for data transfer.

The production lifecycle differs as well. The A310E is end-of-life, with a successor named Battlemage and a predecessor of Xe Graphics. The LX MAX is active, with no predecessor or successor listed. The release dates place the A310E in March 2024 and the LX MAX in March 2026, two years apart. Both use the same 6 nm TSMC process, but the LX MAX's unknown die size and transistor count prevent a direct density comparison.