Intel Arc A380E x2 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Max-Q Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no recorded head-to-head benchmark results for the Intel Arc A380E x2 versus the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Max-Q. Both entries show zero average benchmark scores and zero wins in the comparison set. This absence of measured data means any direct performance differential must be inferred from the architectural specifications recorded for each part.

The Intel Arc A380E x2 is built around the DG2-128 chip, a 6 nm TSMC design with 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die. Its shading array consists of 1,024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, 32 ROPs, and 8 ray tracing cores. The FP32 throughput is listed at 4.096 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 8.192 TFLOPS using a 2:1 ratio. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Max-Q uses the AD106 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm TSMC process with 22,900 million transistors on a 188 mm² die. It carries 4,608 shading units, 144 TMUs, 48 ROPs, 36 RT cores, and 144 tensor cores. Its FP32 output is 11.34 TFLOPS, and FP16 is also 11.34 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio.

Comparing the raw compute ceilings from the specification sheet, the RTX 4070 Max-Q delivers roughly 2.77 times the FP32 throughput of the Arc A380E x2. The texture rate tells a similar story: the NVIDIA part reaches 177.1 GTexel/s versus 128.0 GTexel/s for the Intel part. The pixel rate is closer, with the Arc A380E x2 at 64.00 GPixel/s and the RTX 4070 Max-Q at 59.04 GPixel/s, meaning the Intel GPU actually holds a small advantage in pixel fill throughput. That is notable because the Arc A380E x2 has fewer ROPs (32 versus 48) yet achieves a higher pixel rate due to its 2000 MHz clock, whereas the RTX 4070 Max-Q operates at a much lower 735 MHz base and 1230 MHz boost.

Memory bandwidth also favors NVIDIA. The RTX 4070 Max-Q uses 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Arc A380E x2 uses 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus with 186.0 GB/s. That leaves NVIDIA with 70.0 GB/s more bandwidth, a 37.6% advantage. Effective memory speed is 16 Gbps for the RTX 4070 Max-Q and 15.5 Gbps for the Arc A380E x2.

The most dramatic specification gap is in power draw. The Arc A380E x2 is rated at 130 W TDP with a single 6-pin power connector and a suggested 300 W PSU. The RTX 4070 Max-Q is rated at 35 W TDP, uses no power connectors, and is classified as an IGP (integrated graphics processor) for portable devices. That is a 95 W difference, meaning the NVIDIA part draws only about 27% of the Intel part's power budget. The performance per watt picture is therefore heavily skewed toward the RTX 4070 Max-Q, even before accounting for its higher absolute compute figures.

Clock behavior differs fundamentally. The Arc A380E x2 runs at a flat 2000 MHz for both base and boost, which is a static operation profile. The RTX 4070 Max-Q has a wide boost range from 735 MHz base to 1230 MHz boost, indicating dynamic power management typical of mobile parts. The Intel GPU's memory clock is 1937 MHz, while the NVIDIA memory clock is 2000 MHz.

Neither part has any recorded benchmark score in the database, and both sit at the 50th percentile among all GPUs. With zero wins on either side, the head-to-head section cannot cite measured victories. Instead, the specification deltas define the expected outcome: the RTX 4070 Max-Q should lead in compute-heavy workloads, ray tracing, and bandwidth-sensitive tasks, while the Arc A380E x2 should lead in pixel fill and operates at a fixed clock.

The Verdict

The recorded data does not support a single universal winner. The RTX 4070 Max-Q is the stronger compute device by every shading and ray tracing metric, with 4,608 shading units versus 1,024, 36 RT cores versus 8, and 144 tensor cores where the Arc A380E x2 has none listed. Its FP32 output is 11.34 TFLOPS versus 4.096 TFLOPS, and its memory subsystem provides 256.0 GB/s versus 186.0 GB/s. Any workload that scales with shader count, ray tracing throughput, or memory bandwidth will favor the NVIDIA part.

The Arc A380E x2 wins only in pixel rate (64.00 GPixel/s versus 59.04 GPixel/s) and in having a single-slot, 265 mm long, 127 mm high, 20 mm wide physical form factor with 8x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs. That display output count is a clear differentiating feature: the RTX 4070 Max-Q is "Portable Device Dependent" for display outputs, meaning it relies on the host laptop's panel and external ports. The Arc A380E x2 is a standalone single-slot card with eight DisplayPort connections, which suits multi-display or signage installations.

Power consumption is the other decisive factor. The RTX 4070 Max-Q at 35 W is an efficiency leader for mobile integration, while the Arc A380E x2 at 130 W requires a 300 W PSU and a 6-pin connector. The RTX 4070 Max-Q is also listed as Active production status, while the Arc A380E x2 is End-of-life. The successor to the Arc A380E x2 is Battlemage, and the successor to the RTX 4070 Max-Q is GeForce 50 Mobile.

For a portable system, the RTX 4070 Max-Q is the only feasible choice given its 35 W TDP and no power connector requirement. For a fixed installation needing many display outputs, the Arc A380E x2 offers eight mini-DisplayPort 2.0 connections and a single-slot profile, which the NVIDIA mobile part cannot match. The data therefore points to a usage-driven split rather than a clear overall champion.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 4070 Max-Q wins in raw compute performance. Its 4,608 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 36 RT cores give it a large advantage in rendering workloads that use the full shader array. The FP32 throughput of 11.34 TFLOPS is 2.77 times the Arc A380E x2's 4.096 TFLOPS. The texture rate of 177.1 GTexel/s versus 128.0 GTexel/s further confirms its edge in texture-heavy scenes. The 144 tensor cores also enable AI-accelerated features that the Intel part, with no tensor cores listed, cannot perform.

The RTX 4070 Max-Q wins in memory capacity and bandwidth. Its 8 GB GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus delivers 256.0 GB/s, while the Arc A380E x2 offers 6 GB on a 96-bit bus at 186.0 GB/s. Larger capacity and higher bandwidth benefit high-resolution textures and data-intensive compute.

The RTX 4070 Max-Q wins decisively in power efficiency. At 35 W, it operates at roughly 27% of the Arc A380E x2's 130 W TDP. For any power-constrained or thermally constrained environment, the NVIDIA part is the stronger option.

The Arc A380E x2 wins in pixel fill. Its 64.00 GPixel/s exceeds the RTX 4070 Max-Q's 59.04 GPixel/s, which is counterintuitive given the ROP counts (32 versus 48). The Intel part's higher clock speed of 2000 MHz compensates for the lower ROP count.

The Arc A380E x2 wins in display connectivity. It provides 8x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs, while the RTX 4070 Max-Q is limited to "Portable Device Dependent" outputs. The Intel card is also a physical single-slot unit with specified dimensions (265 mm length, 127 mm height, 20 mm width), suitable for rack or chassis installation.

The Arc A380E x2 wins on fixed-clock operation. Both base and boost are 2000 MHz, so performance is deterministic without thermal or power management variation. The RTX 4070 Max-Q's 735 MHz to 1230 MHz range indicates variable performance depending on laptop cooling and power budgets.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 compute throughput?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Max-Q, at 11.34 TFLOPS, versus 4.096 TFLOPS for the Intel Arc A380E x2.

Q: How much memory bandwidth does each GPU provide?

A: The RTX 4070 Max-Q provides 256.0 GB/s over a 128-bit bus with 8 GB GDDR6. The Arc A380E x2 provides 186.0 GB/s over a 96-bit bus with 6 GB GDDR6.

Q: What is the power draw difference?

A: The Arc A380E x2 is rated at 130 W TDP, while the RTX 4070 Max-Q is rated at 35 W TDP. The Intel card requires a 1x 6-pin power connector and a suggested 300 W PSU; the NVIDIA part uses no power connectors.

Q: Which GPU supports more display outputs?

A: The Arc A380E x2 has 8x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs. The RTX 4070 Max-Q's display outputs are listed as "Portable Device Dependent."

Q: Does the RTX 4070 Max-Q have tensor cores?

A: Yes, it has 144 tensor cores. The Arc A380E x2 lists no tensor cores.

Q: What are the production statuses of the two GPUs?

A: The Arc A380E x2 is End-of-life, with Battlemage as its successor. The RTX 4070 Max-Q is Active, with GeForce 50 Mobile as its successor.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs use different manufacturing processes and architectures. The Intel Arc A380E x2 uses the DG2-128 chip with Xe-HPG architecture, part of the Alchemist (Arc 3) generation. It is fabricated on a 6 nm TSMC process with 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 45.9M per mm². The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Max-Q uses the AD106 chip with Ada Lovelace architecture, part of the GeForce 40 Mobile generation. It is fabricated on a 5 nm TSMC process with 22,900 million transistors on a 188 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 121.8M per mm². The NVIDIA die is 31 mm² larger but packs 15,700 million more transistors, a 3.18 times transistor count advantage.

Core configuration differs substantially. The Arc A380E x2 has 1,024 shading units, 64 TMUs, 32 ROPs, and 8 RT cores. The RTX 4070 Max-Q has 4,608 shading units, 144 TMUs, 48 ROPs, and 36 RT cores. The NVIDIA part also includes 144 tensor cores, a feature absent from the Intel specification. The shading unit count is 4.5 times higher on NVIDIA's side, and the RT core count is 4.5 times higher as well.

Clock behavior is another key architectural difference. The Arc A380E x2 runs at a constant 2000 MHz for both base and boost clocks. The RTX 4070 Max-Q runs at 735 MHz base and 1230 MHz boost, a 495 MHz range. Memory clocks are 1937 MHz (15.5 Gbps effective) for Intel and 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective) for NVIDIA.

Memory architecture differs in capacity and bus width. The Arc A380E x2 uses 6 GB GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus. The RTX 4070 Max-Q uses 8 GB GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus. The resulting bandwidth gap is 70.0 GB/s in NVIDIA's favor. Both use PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interfaces.

Both GPUs support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The FP16 implementation differs: Intel uses a 2:1 ratio (8.192 TFLOPS) while NVIDIA uses a 1:1 ratio (11.34 TFLOPS), meaning NVIDIA's FP16 throughput equals its FP32 throughput.

Physical and power characteristics are strongly divergent. The Arc A380E x2 is a single-slot card measuring 265 mm by 127 mm by 20 mm, with a 130 W TDP, one 6-pin power connector, and a suggested 300 W PSU. The RTX 4070 Max-Q is an IGP with a 35 W TDP, no power connectors, no listed dimensions, and no suggested PSU. The Intel part is end-of-life with a release date of 2024-03-31, while the RTX 4070 Max-Q is active with a release date of 2023-01-02. The Intel part's predecessor is Xe Graphics and its successor is Battlemage. The NVIDIA part's predecessor is GeForce 30 Mobile and its successor is GeForce 50 Mobile.