Intel Arc A380E x2 vs Intel Arc Pro B60 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for the Intel Arc A380E x2 and the Intel Arc Pro B60. The only benchmark data available belongs to the Arc Pro B60. Consequently, the analysis must rely on the Arc Pro B60's recorded scores and its position relative to its nearest rivals, while the Arc A380E x2's capabilities are assessed through its architectural specifications alone.

The Arc Pro B60's average benchmark score is 3182, placing it in the 20th percentile of all GPUs in the database. This percentile indicates that 80% of recorded GPUs perform better on average, positioning the B60 as a lower-tier performer in the overall distribution. Its nearest rivals in the database provide context: the NVIDIA Quadro P1000 scores 3163, which is 0.6% lower than the B60, while the NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 scores 3210, which is 0.9% higher than the B60. The NVIDIA GeForce 920M scores 3287, placing it 3.2% ahead of the B60, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER scores 3075, which is 3.5% behind the B60. These deltas show that the B60 sits in a narrow band of performance, within roughly 3.5% of all four rivals, a clustering that suggests the B60's measured output is closely matched by a spread of older and newer GPUs.

Breaking down the B60's individual benchmark scores, the PassMark G3D test yields 14580, a strong showing for that specific metric. The PassMark G2D score is 763, which indicates a modest 2D performance level. DirectX 11 performance in PassMark scores 122, while DirectX 9 scores 179, and DirectX 10 scores 61. DirectX 12 scores 76. The GPU compute score is 7029. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test records a score of 2646. These numbers reveal that the B60's compute capabilities are substantially higher than its DirectX 10 and 12 scores, suggesting that its raw computational throughput is not fully reflected in those specific graphics API tests.

The Arc A380E x2 has no benchmark scores in the database, and its percentile versus all GPUs is recorded at 50, which is a neutral midpoint. Its average benchmark score is 0, meaning no data has been collected. The winsA and winsB fields for the head-to-head comparison are both 0, confirming that no direct test results exist to declare a winner between the two cards.

The Verdict

The data does not support a direct performance verdict between the Intel Arc A380E x2 and the Intel Arc Pro B60, because the database contains no head-to-head benchmark results. The only measurable performance belongs to the B60, which scores an average of 3182 and sits in the 20th percentile. This percentile rank is low, meaning most GPUs in the database outperform it on average. The B60's nearest rivals, the Quadro P1000 and the RTX 5080 SUPER, are within 0.6% and 3.5% respectively, which places the B60 in a competitive middle band but not a leading position.

For the A380E x2, the lack of benchmark data means its performance cannot be quantified from the database. The recorded percentile of 50 is not a measured score but a placeholder, and the average score of 0 confirms the absence of test results. Therefore, any choice between these two cards must be made on specification grounds alone, not on benchmark evidence.

The B60's 24 GB memory, 192-bit bus, and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are the most distinguishing features in the data. The A380E x2 offers 6 GB memory on a 96-bit bus with 186.0 GB/s bandwidth. The B60 also has a higher FP32 throughput at 12.29 TFLOPS versus 4.096 TFLOPS for the A380E x2. These specification gaps indicate that the B60 is designed for more demanding workloads, despite its low percentile ranking among all GPUs. The A380E x2, with its smaller memory and lower throughput, is suited to lighter tasks. The data shows no recorded wins for either card, so the verdict is conditional: the B60 is the only card with measured performance, and that performance is modest relative to the broader database.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Arc Pro B60?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B60 has an average benchmark score of 3182, based on the database's recorded tests.

Q: How does the Intel Arc Pro B60 compare to its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro P1000?

A: The Quadro P1000 has an average score of 3163, which is 0.6% lower than the B60's 3182, making the B60 slightly faster in that comparison.

Q: Does the Intel Arc A380E x2 have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No, the database shows an average benchmark score of 0 for the A380E x2, with no individual test results listed.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two cards?

A: The Arc Pro B60 has a memory bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s, while the Arc A380E x2 has 186.0 GB/s, a difference of 270.0 GB/s in favor of the B60.

Q: What percentile does the Arc Pro B60 occupy among all GPUs?

A: The B60 is in the 20th percentile of all GPUs in the database, meaning 80% of recorded GPUs have higher average scores.

Q: Which card has a higher FP32 compute throughput?

A: The Arc Pro B60 delivers 12.29 TFLOPS FP32, compared to 4.096 TFLOPS for the Arc A380E x2.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ in nearly every core specification recorded in the database. The Intel Arc A380E x2 uses the DG2-128 chip, while the Intel Arc Pro B60 uses the BMG-G21 chip. The A380E x2 is part of the Alchemist (Arc 3) generation, and the B60 is part of the Battlemage (Pro Series) generation. The A380E x2 has 1024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output units. The B60 has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. Ray tracing cores differ as well: the A380E x2 has 8, and the B60 has 20.

Memory configuration is a major split. The A380E x2 has 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 186.0 GB/s. The B60 has 24 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s. Clock speeds differ in boost: the A380E x2 has a base and boost of 2000 MHz, while the B60 has a base of 2000 MHz and a boost of 2400 MHz. Memory clocks are 1937 MHz (15.5 Gbps effective) for the A380E x2 and 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective) for the B60.

The pixel rate for the A380E x2 is 64.00 GPixel/s, and for the B60 it is 192.0 GPixel/s. Texture rates are 128.0 GTexel/s and 384.0 GTexel/s respectively. FP32 compute is 4.096 TFLOPS for the A380E x2 and 12.29 TFLOPS for the B60. FP16 compute is 8.192 TFLOPS for the A380E x2 and 24.58 TFLOPS for the B60, both at a 2:1 ratio.

Power and physical dimensions also differ. The A380E x2 has a TDP of 130 W, a single-slot design, and a 1x 6-pin power connector, with a suggested PSU of 300 W. The B60 has a TDP of 200 W, a dual-slot design, a 1x 8-pin connector, and a suggested PSU of 550 W. The A380E x2 measures 265 mm in length, 127 mm in height, and 20 mm in width. The B60 measures 167 mm in length, 69 mm in height, and 40 mm in width. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8 for the A380E x2 and PCIe 5.0 x8 for the B60. Display outputs are 8x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 for the A380E x2 and 4x mini-DisplayPort 2.1 for the B60.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between the two cards is defined by their respective generations and process nodes. The Intel Arc A380E x2 uses the Xe-HPG architecture, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Arc Pro B60 uses the Xe2-HPG architecture, built on a 5 nm process, also at TSMC. The transistor counts differ substantially: the A380E x2 has 7,200 million transistors on a die size of 157 mm², giving a density of 45.9M transistors per mm². The B60 has 19,600 million transistors on a die size of 272 mm², giving a density of 72.1M transistors per mm². The higher density of the B60 indicates a more compact logic layout per area, a result of the newer 5 nm node.

Cache and feature differences are not explicitly recorded in the database, but the architecture names themselves indicate a generational shift. The A380E x2 is from the Alchemist generation, which is the first discrete GPU architecture from Intel, while the B60 is from the Battlemage generation, which is the successor. The A380E x2 has a predecessor listed as Xe Graphics and a successor as Battlemage, which aligns with the B60's generation. The B60 has no predecessor or successor listed in the database.

The API support is identical for both cards: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The production status differs, with the A380E x2 marked as end-of-life and the B60 marked as active. The release dates show the A380E x2 came out on 2024-03-31 and the B60 on 2025-09-04. The B60 has a launch MSRP of 499 USD, while the A380E x2 has no recorded launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the Intel Arc Pro B60 wins on every measurable specification where both cards have values. The B60's 24 GB memory capacity is four times the A380E x2's 6 GB, and its 456.0 GB/s bandwidth is nearly 2.5 times the A380E x2's 186.0 GB/s. The B60's FP32 throughput of 12.29 TFLOPS is three times the A380E x2's 4.096 TFLOPS. The B60 also has 2.5 times the shading units (2560 versus 1024), 2.5 times the TMUs (160 versus 64), and 2.5 times the ROPs (80 versus 32). Ray tracing cores are 20 on the B60 versus 8 on the A380E x2, a 2.5 times difference. Pixel rate on the B60 is 192.0 GPixel/s versus 64.00 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 384.0 GTexel/s versus 128.0 GTexel/s.

The B60 also has a higher boost clock at 2400 MHz versus 2000 MHz, and faster memory at 19 Gbps effective versus 15.5 Gbps effective. The B60 uses PCIe 5.0 x8, while the A380E x2 uses PCIe 4.0 x8, which gives the B60 a newer bus interface. Display outputs on the B60 support DisplayPort 2.1, while the A380E x2 supports DisplayPort 2.0, a minor version difference.

The A380E x2 has no recorded wins in any category. Its advantages are limited to physical footprint, with a smaller width of 20 mm versus 40 mm, and a lower TDP of 130 W versus 200 W, which suggests it draws less power. It also has 8 display outputs versus 4 on the B60, which could suit multi-monitor setups that require more connections. The A380E x2 is single-slot, while the B60 is dual-slot, meaning the A380E x2 occupies less space in a chassis. The A380E x2 also has a lower suggested PSU requirement of 300 W versus 550 W for the B60, indicating a lighter power demand.

For use cases, the data points to the B60 for workloads that need large memory capacity and high compute throughput, such as rendering or compute tasks that fit within its 24 GB frame buffer. The A380E x2, with its 6 GB memory and lower throughput, is more suited to lighter graphics tasks or multi-display configurations where its 8 mini-DisplayPort outputs would be an advantage. The B60's active production status and newer architecture make it the more current option, while the A380E x2's end-of-life status suggests it is being phased out. The B60's launch MSRP is recorded as 499 USD, but no such data exists for the A380E x2.