Intel Arc A380E vs Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for the Intel Arc A380E versus the Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350. Both products show empty benchmark arrays, and the win tally is zero for each side. This absence of direct comparative measurements means the analysis must rely on the architectural and specification data available for each part.

The Intel Arc A380E delivers 4.096 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput, while the Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350 reaches 44.44 TFLOPS. That is a 10.8x gap in raw single-precision compute. The Data Center GPU Max 1350 also produces 1,388.8 GTexel/s of texture fill rate compared to 128.0 GTexel/s for the Arc A380E, a difference of roughly 10.9x. In memory bandwidth, the gap widens further: 2.46 TB/s versus 186.0 GB/s, which equates to approximately 13.2x more bandwidth on the data center part.

The Arc A380E does hold advantages in specific areas. Its pixel rate is 64.00 GPixel/s, while the Data Center GPU Max 1350 records 0 MPixel/s, indicating the latter has no raster output stage. The Arc A380E also runs at a higher base clock of 2000 MHz versus 750 MHz for the Max 1350, and its boost clock matches the base at 2000 MHz compared to 1550 MHz for the larger chip.

The transistor counts illustrate the scale difference. The Data Center GPU Max 1350 packs 100,000 million transistors on a 1280 mm² die, while the Arc A380E uses 7,200 million on 157 mm². The transistor density favors the data center part at 78.1M per mm² versus 45.9M per mm² for the Arc A380E, despite the latter using a smaller 6 nm process from TSMC compared to Intel's 10 nm node.

Where Each One Wins

The Arc A380E wins in scenarios that require display output, rasterization, and moderate power draw. It offers 4x DisplayPort 2.0 outputs, a single-slot form factor, and a 75 W TDP with no power connectors required. The suggested PSU for the Arc A380E is 250 W. These characteristics fit workstation or embedded environments where visual output and compact physical integration matter.

The Data Center GPU Max 1350 wins in compute-heavy workloads that benefit from massive parallel throughput. Its 14,336 shading units, 896 TMUs, and 112 ray tracing cores dwarf the Arc A380E's 1,024 shading units, 64 TMUs, and 8 ray tracing cores. The 96 GB of HBM2e memory with an 8192-bit bus width enables large data sets to reside on the GPU, and the 2.46 TB/s bandwidth supports memory-intensive operations. The FP16 performance is also notable: the Max 1350 achieves 44.44 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio, meaning FP16 and FP32 throughput are identical. The Arc A380E reaches 8.192 TFLOPS FP16 with a 2:1 ratio, halving its FP32 rate for half-precision work.

The Data Center GPU Max 1350 uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, while the Arc A380E employs PCIe 4.0 x8. The newer interface doubles the lane count and doubles the per-lane data rate, providing substantially more host connectivity bandwidth for data transfer. The Max 1350 also supports DirectX 12 (12_1), while the Arc A380E supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), indicating the latter has additional feature level support.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural lineages within Intel's portfolio. The Arc A380E uses the DG2-128 chip based on Xe-HPG architecture, belonging to the Alchemist (Arc 3) generation. The Data Center GPU Max 1350 uses the Ponte Vecchio chip based on Generation 12.5 architecture, categorized in the Data Center GPU (Ponte Vecchio) generation.

Process technology differs fundamentally. The Arc A380E uses a 6 nm process from TSMC, while the Data Center GPU Max 1350 uses Intel's 10 nm node. Despite the larger process node, the Max 1350 achieves higher transistor density due to its massive die and advanced packaging. The die size difference is substantial: 157 mm² versus 1280 mm², an 8.2x area increase for the data center part.

Memory subsystems diverge completely. The Arc A380E uses 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus, yielding 186.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Data Center GPU Max 1350 uses 96 GB of HBM2e on an 8192-bit bus, producing 2.46 TB/s bandwidth. The memory clock differs as well: 1937 MHz (15.5 Gbps effective) for the Arc A380E versus 1200 MHz (2.4 Gbps effective) for the Max 1350. The data center part compensates for lower per-pin speeds with an enormously wider bus.

The shading architecture shows a 14x difference in shading units (14,336 versus 1,024). The TMU count multiplies by 14x as well (896 versus 64). The ROP count is 32 for the Arc A380E and 0 for the Max 1350, confirming the data center part omits raster output stages entirely. Ray tracing cores number 112 versus 8, a 14x difference.

API support varies. Both support OpenGL 4.6 and DirectX 12, but the Arc A380E adds DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4. The Data Center GPU Max 1350 only lists DirectX 12 (12_1) and no Vulkan support in the database. This reflects the different target markets: the Arc A380E aims at graphics workloads, while the Max 1350 focuses on compute acceleration.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 compute performance?

A: The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350 delivers 44.44 TFLOPS, which is 10.8x higher than the Arc A380E's 4.096 TFLOPS.

Q: Do both GPUs support display outputs?

A: No. The Arc A380E provides 4x DisplayPort 2.0 outputs. The Data Center GPU Max 1350 has no display outputs.

Q: How do the memory configurations compare?

A: The Arc A380E has 6 GB GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus with 186.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Data Center GPU Max 1350 has 96 GB HBM2e on an 8192-bit bus with 2.46 TB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the TDP for each GPU?

A: The Arc A380E has a 75 W TDP with no power connectors. The Data Center GPU Max 1350 has a 450 W TDP with a suggested PSU of 850 W.

Q: Which GPU uses a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The Arc A380E uses a 6 nm process from TSMC. The Data Center GPU Max 1350 uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: What are the production statuses?

A: The Arc A380E is end-of-life, while the Data Center GPU Max 1350 is active.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Arc A380E | Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350 |

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

| Chip | DG2-128 | Ponte Vecchio |

| Architecture | Xe-HPG | Generation 12.5 |

| Generation | Alchemist (Arc 3) | Data Center GPU (Ponte Vecchio) |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 7,200 million | 100,000 million |

| Die Size | 157 mm² | 1280 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 45.9M / mm² | 78.1M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 2000 MHz | 750 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2000 MHz | 1550 MHz |

| Memory Clock | 1937 MHz (15.5 Gbps effective) | 1200 MHz (2.4 Gbps effective) |

| Memory Size | 6 GB | 96 GB |

| Memory Type | GDDR6 | HBM2e |

| Memory Bus Width | 96 bit | 8192 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 186.0 GB/s | 2.46 TB/s |

| Shading Units | 1024 | 14336 |

| TMUs | 64 | 896 |

| ROPs | 32 | 0 |

| Ray Tracing Cores | 8 | 112 |

| Pixel Rate | 64.00 GPixel/s | 0 MPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 128.0 GTexel/s | 1,388.8 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 4.096 TFLOPS | 44.44 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 8.192 TFLOPS (2:1) | 44.44 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 75 W | 450 W |

| Slot Width | Single-slot | OAM Module |

| Power Connectors | None | null |

| Suggested PSU | 250 W | 850 W |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |

| Display Outputs | 4x DisplayPort 2.0 | No outputs |

| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (12_1) |

| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |

| Vulkan | 1.4 | null |

| Dimensions | 254 mm x 127 mm x 20 mm | null |

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

| Release Date | 2024-03-31 | 2023-01-09 |

| Successor | Battlemage | H3C Graphics |

The Verdict

The data indicates two GPUs built for entirely different purposes. The Intel Arc A380E is a compact, power-efficient graphics card with display outputs, rasterization capability, and a 75 W TDP. It fits systems where visual output, modest power consumption, and a single-slot form factor are priorities. Its 4.096 TFLOPS FP32 and 64.00 GPixel/s pixel rate serve traditional graphics workloads, and its DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4 support cover modern rendering APIs.

The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350 is a compute accelerator for data center environments. It omits display outputs and raster operations entirely, focusing instead on massive parallel compute. Its 44.44 TFLOPS FP32, 44.44 TFLOPS FP16, 96 GB HBM2e memory, and 2.46 TB/s bandwidth target workloads such as large-scale simulation, AI inference, and scientific computing. The 450 W TDP and OAM Module slot width indicate server-grade integration.

The choice between these two depends strictly on workload requirements. Systems needing graphical output and rendering should select the Arc A380E. Systems performing compute-intensive tasks without display needs should select the Data Center GPU Max 1350. The production status reinforces this split: the Arc A380E is end-of-life, while the Data Center GPU Max 1350 remains active, suggesting continued investment in the data center segment. The release dates place the Max 1350 earlier at January 2023, with the Arc A380E following in March 2024. The successors also differ: Battlemage for the Arc A380E and H3C Graphics for the Max 1350.