Intel Arc A380E vs NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000D Blackwell Max-Q Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a single recorded benchmark result for this comparison: the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000D Blackwell Max-Q produces a score of 11088 points in this workload. The Intel Arc A380E has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, which limits direct numerical comparison between the two cards.

The RTX PRO 6000D Blackwell Max-Q's score of 11088 places it in the 50th percentile among all GPUs tracked in the database. Its nearest rivals show how tightly clustered performance is at this level. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Max-Q (the non-D variant) also scores 11088, representing a 0% delta. The AMD Radeon RX 550 scores 11075, which is 0.1% behind. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER scores 11047, trailing by 0.4%. The AMD FirePro W4300 scores 11225, which puts it 1.2% ahead of the RTX PRO 6000D Blackwell Max-Q.

The Intel Arc A380E has zero wins and zero benchmark entries in the head-to-head comparison, while the NVIDIA card has zero recorded wins as well, since no direct head-to-head test data exists. The only measurable performance figure in this comparison belongs to the RTX PRO 6000D Blackwell Max-Q, and it shows a card that sits in a competitive mid-range cluster despite its professional workstation positioning.

Where Each One Wins

Without head-to-head benchmark data, wins must be assessed from architectural specifications and recorded performance figures. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000D Blackwell Max-Q clearly dominates in raw compute capability. Its FP32 throughput of 110.1 TFLOPS dwarfs the Intel Arc A380E's 4.096 TFLOPS. The NVIDIA card also delivers FP16 at 110.1 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio, while the Intel card reaches 8.192 TFLOPS FP16 using a 2:1 ratio. This means the NVIDIA GPU handles both precision formats at identical rates, which is advantageous for mixed-precision workloads.

Memory capacity and bandwidth strongly favor the NVIDIA card. The RTX PRO 6000D Blackwell Max-Q carries 96 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, yielding 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Arc A380E has 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus, providing 186.0 GB/s. The NVIDIA card offers roughly 9.6 times the bandwidth and 16 times the memory capacity. For large datasets, rendering scenes, or AI model weights, the NVIDIA card has a decisive advantage.

The pixel and texture throughput figures follow the same pattern. The NVIDIA card achieves 439.3 GPixel/s and 1,720.6 GTexel/s, while the Intel card reaches 64.00 GPixel/s and 128.0 GTexel/s. The RTX PRO 6000D also has 188 ray tracing cores and 752 tensor cores, whereas the Intel Arc A380E has 8 ray tracing units and no tensor core entries in the database.

The Intel Arc A380E does hold advantages in certain areas. Its base and boost clocks are identical at 2000 MHz, while the NVIDIA card's base clock is 1590 MHz with a boost of 2288 MHz. The Intel card is single-slot with no power connectors and a 75 W TDP, compared to the NVIDIA card's dual-slot design with one 16-pin connector and a 300 W TDP. The Intel card also has a shorter length at 254 mm versus 267 mm, though it is taller at 127 mm versus 111 mm and narrower at 20 mm versus 40 mm.

The Intel Arc A380E is listed as end-of-life production status, while the NVIDIA card is active. The Intel card uses a 6 nm TSMC process with 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 45.9M per mm². The NVIDIA card uses a 5 nm TSMC process with 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die, achieving 122.9M transistors per mm².

The Verdict

The recorded data shows two GPUs with entirely different missions. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000D Blackwell Max-Q delivers a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 11088, placing it in the 50th percentile. That score sits within 1.2% of its nearest rivals, including the AMD FirePro W4300 which actually leads it by 1.2%. The NVIDIA card's performance is competitive but not dominant at that specific benchmark level.

However, the architectural specifications tell a clearer story. The RTX PRO 6000D Blackwell Max-Q has 24,064 shading units, 752 TMUs, 192 ROPs, 188 ray tracing cores, and 752 tensor cores. The Intel Arc A380E has 1,024 shading units, 64 TMUs, 32 ROPs, and 8 ray tracing cores. The NVIDIA card's FP32 throughput of 110.1 TFLOPS is roughly 27 times higher than the Intel card's 4.096 TFLOPS. Its memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s is about 9.6 times greater.

For users who need to process large ray-traced scenes, train or run large AI models, or handle massive texture datasets, the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000D Blackwell Max-Q is the only viable option between these two. Its 96 GB memory capacity and tensor core support are essential for such workloads, and its active production status means ongoing availability.

The Intel Arc A380E suits a different profile entirely. With 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, a 75 W TDP, and no power connector requirement, it fits into systems with modest power budgets and limited physical space. Its single-slot design and shorter length make it easier to install in compact chassis. The 250 W suggested PSU versus the NVIDIA card's 700 W suggested PSU highlights the system-level impact of choosing one over the other.

The launch MSRP of the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000D Blackwell Max-Q is 8,565 USD. No launch MSRP is recorded for the Intel Arc A380E.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher recorded benchmark score?

A: Only the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000D Blackwell Max-Q has a recorded benchmark score in the database: 11088 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The Intel Arc A380E has no recorded benchmark scores.

Q: How does the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000D Blackwell Max-Q compare to its nearest rivals?

A: It scores 11088, which is identical to the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Max-Q (0% delta), 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 550 (11075), 0.4% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER (11047), and 1.2% behind the AMD FirePro W4300 (11225).

Q: What are the memory specifications of each card?

A: The Intel Arc A380E has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus with 186.0 GB/s bandwidth. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000D Blackwell Max-Q has 96 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the transistor count and process node for each GPU?

A: The Intel Arc A380E uses TSMC's 6 nm process with 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000D Blackwell Max-Q uses TSMC's 5 nm process with 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die.

Q: How do the power requirements compare?

A: The Intel Arc A380E has a 75 W TDP, no power connectors, and a suggested PSU of 250 W. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000D Blackwell Max-Q has a 300 W TDP, one 16-pin connector, and a suggested PSU of 700 W.

Q: What are the production statuses of these GPUs?

A: The Intel Arc A380E is listed as end-of-life. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000D Blackwell Max-Q is listed as active.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural generations and design philosophies. The Intel Arc A380E uses the DG2-128 chip based on the Xe-HPG architecture, belonging to the Alchemist (Arc 3) generation. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000D Blackwell Max-Q uses the GB202 chip based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, part of the Blackwell PRO W (x000) generation.

Process technology differs significantly. The Intel chip is fabricated on TSMC's 6 nm node with 7,200 million transistors. The NVIDIA chip uses TSMC's 5 nm node with 92,200 million transistors. The transistor density reflects this gap: 45.9M per mm² for Intel versus 122.9M per mm² for NVIDIA. The die size difference is substantial, with Intel at 157 mm² and NVIDIA at 750 mm².

Compute resources are heavily skewed toward the NVIDIA card. The RTX PRO 6000D Blackwell Max-Q has 24,064 shading units, 752 TMUs, and 192 ROPs. The Intel Arc A380E has 1,024 shading units, 64 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. Ray tracing hardware follows the same pattern: 188 RT cores on the NVIDIA card versus 8 on the Intel card. The NVIDIA card also includes 752 tensor cores, while the Intel card has no tensor core entries in the database.

Clock behavior differs between the two. The Intel card runs at a flat 2000 MHz for both base and boost clocks. The NVIDIA card has a base clock of 1590 MHz that boosts to 2288 MHz. Memory clocks also differ, with the Intel card at 1937 MHz (15.5 Gbps effective) and the NVIDIA card at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective).

Memory architecture is a major differentiator. The Intel card uses 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus. The NVIDIA card uses 96 GB of GDDR7 on a 512-bit bus. The resulting bandwidths are 186.0 GB/s for Intel and 1.79 TB/s for NVIDIA. The memory type itself differs, with GDDR7 being the newer standard.

The bus interface also separates the two cards. The Intel Arc A380E connects via PCIe 4.0 x8, while the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000D Blackwell Max-Q uses PCIe 5.0 x16. This provides the NVIDIA card with more host bandwidth for data transfer.

Display outputs are similar in count but different in version. Both cards offer 4x DisplayPort outputs. The Intel card uses DisplayPort 2.0, while the NVIDIA card uses DisplayPort 2.1b.

API support is identical for both cards: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The production status differs, with Intel's card listed as end-of-life and NVIDIA's as active. The Intel card's predecessor is Xe Graphics and its successor is Battlemage. The NVIDIA card's predecessor is Workstation Ada, with no successor listed.

Physical dimensions further separate the two. The Intel card is 254 mm long, 127 mm high, and 20 mm wide, fitting a single-slot profile. The NVIDIA card is 267 mm long, 111 mm high, and 40 mm wide, requiring two slots. Power delivery reflects the performance gap: the Intel card needs no external power connectors and has a 75 W TDP, while the NVIDIA card requires one 16-pin connector and has a 300 W TDP. The suggested PSU ratings are 250 W for Intel and 700 W for NVIDIA.