Intel Arc A380E x2 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive performance gap between the Intel Arc A380E x2 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070. The RTX 5070 carries an average benchmark score of 40377, placing it in the 82nd percentile among all GPUs in the database. The Arc A380E x2 has no recorded benchmark scores, an average score of 0, and sits at the 50th percentile. This absence of data for the Intel card means the comparison relies entirely on the NVIDIA card's measured results and the architectural specifications of both.

The RTX 5070's benchmark suite demonstrates its strengths across multiple test types. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it records a score of 5077. The Geekbench OpenCL test returns 172660, while the Vulkan test yields 178923. Passmark results show a G3D score of 29137, a GPU compute score of 15787, and DirectX-specific scores of 180 (DX10), 277 (DX11), 108 (DX12), and 320 (DX9). The G2D score sits at 1305.

These numbers place the RTX 5070 slightly ahead of several AMD Radeon Pro competitors. It leads the AMD Radeon Pro 580 by a 0.1 percent delta, with the Pro 580 averaging 40318. It also edges out the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 by 0.8 percent, which averages 40063. However, the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 averages 40870, putting the RTX 5070 1.2 percent behind that card. The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile trails by 2 percent, averaging 39568.

For the Arc A380E x2, the lack of benchmark entries means no direct score comparisons can be made. The data shows zero wins for the Intel card in any head-to-head matchup. The RTX 5070 holds all recorded wins, but without benchmark data for the Arc A380E x2, the win count reflects the absence of measurements rather than a direct contest.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 5070 wins in every measurable category where data exists. Its compute capabilities, measured through Passmark GPU compute at 15787, indicate strong general-purpose performance. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 178923 suggests solid graphics API throughput, while the OpenCL score of 172660 points to comparable compute workloads.

The Arc A380E x2, despite lacking benchmark scores, presents a distinct use case based on its specifications. It uses 8 mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs, which makes it suited for multi-display configurations. The card's single-slot design and 130 W TDP allow for compact installations. Its 6 GB GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus delivers 186.0 GB/s bandwidth, sufficient for lighter workloads.

The RTX 5070, with 12 GB GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, reaches 672.0 GB/s bandwidth, a figure that supports higher-resolution textures and larger datasets. Its 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores equip it for ray-traced scenes and AI-accelerated tasks. The Arc A380E x2 has 8 RT cores and no tensor core count in the data, limiting its feature set for those workloads.

In terms of raw throughput, the RTX 5070 delivers 30.87 TFLOPS FP32 and 30.87 TFLOPS FP16. The Arc A380E x2 provides 4.096 TFLOPS FP32 and 8.192 TFLOPS FP16. The NVIDIA card leads by a wide margin in both precision levels, with FP32 performance roughly 7.5 times higher based on the recorded figures.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural lineages. The Intel Arc A380E x2 uses the DG2-128 chip built on Xe-HPG architecture, belonging to the Alchemist generation within the Arc 3 lineup. It is fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC, with 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 45.9 million per mm².

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 uses the GB205 chip based on Blackwell 2.0 architecture, part of the GeForce 50 series. It is built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 31,100 million transistors on a 263 mm² die, producing a density of 118.3 million per mm². This higher density reflects a more advanced manufacturing node and a larger transistor budget.

The shading unit counts differ substantially. The Arc A380E x2 has 1024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 render output units. The RTX 5070 has 6144 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. The NVIDIA card also includes 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores, while the Intel card lists 8 RT cores and no tensor core specification.

Memory architecture also diverges. The Arc A380E x2 uses GDDR6 at 1937 MHz, translating to 15.5 Gbps effective, on a 96-bit bus. The RTX 5070 uses GDDR7 at 1750 MHz, or 28 Gbps effective, on a 192-bit bus. This gives the NVIDIA card a 672.0 GB/s bandwidth versus the Intel card's 186.0 GB/s.

API support is identical for both: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. This means software compatibility is comparable, though the hardware capabilities behind those APIs differ significantly.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications highlight several key differences beyond compute and architecture.

Process node: The Arc A380E x2 uses 6 nm, while the RTX 5070 uses 5 nm.

Transistor count: The Intel card has 7,200 million transistors; the NVIDIA card has 31,100 million.

Die size: The Arc A380E x2 measures 157 mm²; the RTX 5070 measures 263 mm².

Base clock: The Arc A380E x2 runs at 2000 MHz; the RTX 5070 at 2325 MHz.

Boost clock: The Arc A380E x2 stays at 2000 MHz; the RTX 5070 boosts to 2512 MHz.

Memory clock: The Intel card operates at 1937 MHz (15.5 Gbps effective); the NVIDIA card at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective).

Memory size: 6 GB versus 12 GB.

Memory type: GDDR6 versus GDDR7.

Memory bus width: 96 bit versus 192 bit.

Bandwidth: 186.0 GB/s versus 672.0 GB/s.

Shading units: 1024 versus 6144.

TMUs: 64 versus 192.

ROPs: 32 versus 80.

RT cores: 8 versus 48.

Tensor cores: Not specified for Intel; 192 for NVIDIA.

Pixel rate: 64.00 GPixel/s versus 201.0 GPixel/s.

Texture rate: 128.0 GTexel/s versus 482.3 GTexel/s.

FP32 performance: 4.096 TFLOPS versus 30.87 TFLOPS.

FP16 performance: 8.192 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio) versus 30.87 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio).

TDP: 130 W versus 250 W.

Slot width: Single-slot versus dual-slot.

Power connectors: 1x 6-pin versus 1x 16-pin.

Suggested PSU: 300 W versus 600 W.

Bus interface: PCIe 4.0 x8 versus PCIe 5.0 x16.

Display outputs: 8x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 versus 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b.

Dimensions: The Intel card is 265 mm long, 127 mm tall, and 20 mm wide; the NVIDIA card is 245 mm long, 115 mm tall, and 40 mm wide.

Production status: The Arc A380E x2 is end-of-life; the RTX 5070 is active.

Release date: The Intel card launched on 2024-03-31; the NVIDIA card on 2025-03-03.

Predecessor: The Intel card succeeds Xe Graphics; the NVIDIA card succeeds GeForce 40.

Successor: The Intel card's successor is Battlemage; the NVIDIA card's successor is GeForce 60.

Launch MSRP: The RTX 5070 has a launch MSRP of 549 USD. The Arc A380E x2 has no launch MSRP recorded.

FAQ

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The RTX 5070 averages 40377 in benchmark scores. It leads the AMD Radeon Pro 580 by 0.1 percent (40318 average), the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 by 0.8 percent (40063), and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile by 2 percent (39568). It trails the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 by 1.2 percent (40870).

Q: What benchmark scores does the Arc A380E x2 have?

A: The database contains no benchmark entries for the Arc A380E x2. Its average benchmark score is 0, and it holds a 50th percentile position among all GPUs.

Q: Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 5070 has 672.0 GB/s bandwidth from 12 GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus. The Arc A380E x2 has 186.0 GB/s from 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus.

Q: What are the FP32 compute differences?

A: The RTX 5070 delivers 30.87 TFLOPS FP32, while the Arc A380E x2 delivers 4.096 TFLOPS FP32. The NVIDIA card's FP32 performance is significantly higher.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same APIs?

A: Yes, both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What is the TDP and power requirement difference?

A: The Arc A380E x2 has a 130 W TDP with a 300 W suggested PSU and a single 6-pin connector. The RTX 5070 has a 250 W TDP with a 600 W suggested PSU and a single 16-pin connector.