Intel Arc A380E x2 vs Intel Arc B570 Comparison

FAQ

Q: What is the Intel Arc A380E x2?

A: The Intel Arc A380E x2 is a single-slot graphics card built on the Xe-HPG architecture, using the DG2-128 chip. It belongs to the Alchemist (Arc 3) generation, is manufactured on a 6 nm TSMC process, and is classified as end-of-life in the database.

Q: What is the Intel Arc B570?

A: The Intel Arc B570 is a dual-slot graphics card built on the Xe2-HPG architecture, using the BMG-G21 chip. It belongs to the Battlemage (Arc 5) generation, is manufactured on a 5 nm TSMC process, and is currently listed as active in production.

Q: Which card has a higher benchmark percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Arc B570 sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, while the Intel Arc A380E x2 sits at the 50th percentile. This places the B570 in a stronger overall performance position in the database.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each card?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20,556. The Intel Arc A380E x2 has no recorded average benchmark score in the database, as it has no benchmark entries.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The B570 is essentially tied with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, showing a delta of 0.1% above that card's average score. It also sits 0.1% below the Intel Arc A750, 0.4% above the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, and 0.5% below the AMD Radeon R9 M390X.

Q: Which card has more memory and bandwidth?

A: The Intel Arc B570 ships with 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, delivering 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Arc A380E x2 has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus, delivering 186.0 GB/s.

Architecture Differences

The two cards represent two distinct generations of Intel graphics architecture. The Intel Arc A380E x2 uses the Xe-HPG architecture, found in the Alchemist generation, while the Intel Arc B570 uses the Xe2-HPG architecture from the Battlemage generation. This generational shift brings substantial changes in the underlying chip design.

The process node differs significantly. The A380E x2 is fabricated on a 6 nm TSMC process, while the B570 uses a smaller 5 nm TSMC process. Transistor counts reflect this difference: the A380E x2 packs 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 45.9M per mm². The B570 packs 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die, yielding a density of 72.1M per mm². The B570 therefore carries nearly three times the transistor count and a higher density.

The chip identifiers also differ: the A380E x2 uses DG2-128, while the B570 uses BMG-G21. The A380E x2 is listed as having its predecessor as Xe Graphics and its successor as Battlemage, confirming its position in the older Alchemist line. The B570 lists its predecessor as Alchemist and has no successor recorded.

The execution resources scale considerably. The A380E x2 has 1,024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, 32 raster output units, and 8 ray tracing cores. The B570 has 2,304 shading units, 144 TMUs, 80 ROPs, and 18 ray tracing cores. That is more than double the shading units and ray tracing cores, plus a much larger allocation of texture and pixel processing hardware.

Both cards support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, so API coverage is identical. The underlying hardware, however, is built around different architectural generations, with the B570 representing the newer Xe2-HPG design.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc A380E x2 has a clear advantage in physical footprint. It is a single-slot card measuring 265 mm in length, 127 mm in height, and 20 mm in width. It uses a single 6-pin power connector and has a suggested power supply of 300 W. It also provides 8x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs, which makes it suited for configurations requiring many display connections in a compact space.

The Intel Arc B570 wins on raw compute and graphics throughput. Its FP32 performance reaches 11.52 TFLOPS compared to 4.096 TFLOPS for the A380E x2. Its pixel rate is 200.0 GPixel/s versus 64.00 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 360.0 GTexel/s versus 128.0 GTexel/s. The B570 also doubles the memory capacity and more than doubles memory bandwidth.

The B570 also wins on benchmark data presence. It has ten recorded benchmark entries, including 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, Geekbench OpenCL, Geekbench Vulkan, and multiple Passmark tests. The A380E x2 has no benchmark entries in the database, so its measured performance profile is absent.

The A380E x2 wins on power delivery simplicity. Its 130 W TDP and 300 W suggested power supply contrast with the B570's 150 W TDP and 450 W suggested power supply. The A380E x2 also uses a single 6-pin connector, while the B570 uses a single 8-pin.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ across nearly every major specification field.

The process node moves from 6 nm on the A380E x2 to 5 nm on the B570. Transistor count rises from 7,200 million to 19,600 million. Die size grows from 157 mm² to 272 mm². Transistor density improves from 45.9M per mm² to 72.1M per mm².

Clock speeds differ. The A380E x2 runs at a base and boost clock of 2000 MHz, with memory at 1937 MHz (15.5 Gbps effective). The B570 runs at a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz, with memory at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective).

Memory configuration changes substantially. The A380E x2 has 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus with 186.0 GB/s bandwidth. The B570 has 10 GB of GDDR6 on a 160-bit bus with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Compute resources scale up. Shading units go from 1,024 to 2,304. TMUs go from 64 to 144. ROPs go from 32 to 80. Ray tracing cores go from 8 to 18. FP32 output goes from 4.096 TFLOPS to 11.52 TFLOPS. FP16 output goes from 8.192 TFLOPS to 23.04 TFLOPS, both at a 2:1 ratio.

Power and physical specs also differ. TDP rises from 130 W to 150 W. Slot width goes from single-slot to dual-slot. Power connectors change from 1x 6-pin to 1x 8-pin. Suggested power supply rises from 300 W to 450 W. Dimensions shift from 265 mm length, 127 mm height, 20 mm width to 272 mm length, 115 mm height, with no width recorded. Display outputs change from 8x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 to 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1.

Release timing and status differ. The A380E x2 was released on 2024-03-31 and is end-of-life. The B570 was released on 2025-01-15 and is active.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

No direct head-to-head benchmark results exist in the database for these two cards. The Intel Arc A380E x2 has no recorded benchmark entries at all, while the Intel Arc B570 has ten recorded tests. Direct numeric comparison is therefore impossible from the measured data.

The B570's average benchmark score of 20,556 places it at the 65th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at an average score of 20,534, a 0.1% delta above that card. The Intel Arc A750 sits at 20,582, 0.1% above the B570. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M sits at 20,480, 0.4% below. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X sits at 20,662, 0.5% above.

Individual B570 benchmark scores show strong compute performance. It records 83,514 in Geekbench OpenCL and 96,844 in Geekbench Vulkan. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 2,649. Passmark results include 14,195 in G3D, 7,281 in GPU compute, 661 in G2D, 164 in DirectX 9, 118 in DirectX 11, 72 in DirectX 12, and 65 in DirectX 10.

The A380E x2 has a 50th percentile ranking but no average score and no benchmark entries. The database therefore shows no measured wins for either card in a direct confrontation. The available data indicates that the B570 has a measurable performance footprint, while the A380E x2 does not.

The Verdict

The database shows a clear split between the two cards. The Intel Arc B570 is the only one with recorded benchmark data, and its 65th percentile ranking confirms measurable performance. Its average score of 20,556 places it in the same range as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and the Intel Arc A750. The B570 also delivers more than double the FP32 throughput, double the memory capacity, and more than double the bandwidth of the A380E x2.

The Intel Arc A380E x2 is a different product category. It is a single-slot card with a 130 W TDP, a 300 W suggested power supply, and 8x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs. Its 6 GB memory and 186.0 GB/s bandwidth are far below the B570, and its 4.096 TFLOPS FP32 output is less than half. Its 50th percentile ranking is lower, and it has no benchmark entries to support a measured performance claim.

The data indicates that the Intel Arc B570 is the stronger choice for compute-focused workloads and general graphics performance. Its architecture is newer, its transistor budget is nearly three times larger, and its benchmark percentile is higher. The B570 also has a recorded launch MSRP of 219 USD.

The Intel Arc A380E x2 suits scenarios where space and display output count matter more than raw throughput. Its single-slot design and eight mini-DisplayPort outputs are unique among the two cards. It is end-of-life, however, while the B570 remains active.

The recorded data does not support a direct performance comparison, because only one card has benchmarks. The B570's measurable results, higher percentile, larger memory pool, and newer architecture make it the standout on performance metrics. The A380E x2 holds a niche position for multi-display, low-profile deployments.