Intel Arc A380E x2 vs NVIDIA N1 20SM Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for the Intel Arc A380E x2 versus the NVIDIA N1 20SM. Both entries list zero benchmark scores, zero wins for either side, and no nearest rival data. The absence of measured results means a direct performance comparison cannot be established from the available facts. What can be analyzed is the theoretical compute capacity drawn from each part's published specifications, which differ substantially in architecture and design intent.

The Intel Arc A380E x2 delivers 4.096 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput, while the NVIDIA N1 20SM delivers 12.01 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput. That places the NVIDIA part at roughly three times the raw single-precision floating-point output of the Intel card. In FP16, the Intel part reaches 8.192 TFLOPS using a 2:1 ratio, while the NVIDIA part matches its FP32 figure at 12.01 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio. The NVIDIA IGP therefore sustains the same throughput regardless of precision, whereas the Intel card doubles its rate when operating in FP16 mode.

Texture throughput shows a similar gap. The NVIDIA N1 20SM has a texture rate of 375.4 GTexel/s, compared to 128.0 GTexel/s for the Intel Arc A380E x2. Pixel rates are closer: the Intel part records 64.00 GPixel/s against the NVIDIA part's 56.30 GPixel/s. That gives the Intel card an 7.70 GPixel/s advantage in rasterization output, a narrower margin than the compute and texture deltas. The NVIDIA part compensates with far higher shading unit count (2560 versus 1024) and TMU count (160 versus 64), but its 24 ROPs trail the Intel card's 32 ROPs.

Memory bandwidth favors the NVIDIA part. The N1 20SM accesses 128 GB of LPDDR5X across a 256-bit bus, yielding 273.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Arc A380E x2 uses 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus, producing 186.0 GB/s. The NVIDIA memory subsystem provides 87.2 GB/s more bandwidth, though it carries a far larger capacity. The Intel card's 6 GB frame buffer is a discrete graphics configuration, while the NVIDIA part operates as an integrated graphics processor sharing a 128 GB pool.

Clock behavior differs markedly. The Intel part runs at a flat 2000 MHz for both base and boost. The NVIDIA part starts at 741 MHz base and boosts to 2346 MHz, a 1605 MHz range. Memory clocks also diverge: the Intel card runs at 1937 MHz (15.5 Gbps effective), while the NVIDIA part runs at 1067 MHz (8.5 Gbps effective). Despite the lower memory clock, the NVIDIA part's wider bus and newer LPDDR5X type deliver higher overall bandwidth.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Arc A380E x2 uses the DG2-128 chip built on the Xe-HPG architecture, belonging to the Alchemist (Arc 3) generation. It is fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC, with 7,200 million transistors packed into a 157 mm² die. That yields a transistor density of 45.9 million transistors per square millimeter. The NVIDIA N1 20SM uses the GB20B chip on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, from the Blackwell IGP (N1x) generation. It is fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 382 mm². Transistor count for the NVIDIA part is listed as unknown, so no density figure is available.

The Intel architecture includes 8 ray tracing cores and no tensor cores. The NVIDIA architecture includes 20 ray tracing cores and 80 tensor cores. This is a fundamental feature split: the Intel card offers hardware ray tracing but lacks dedicated AI acceleration hardware, while the NVIDIA IGP provides both ray tracing and tensor core support. The NVIDIA part also exposes a DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) API designation of "N/A", along with OpenGL and Vulkan listed as "N/A". The Intel card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The NVIDIA part's API fields indicate it is not configured for standard desktop graphics API workloads in the same manner.

The Intel card is a discrete, single-slot add-in board measuring 265 mm in length, 127 mm in height, and 20 mm in width. It requires a 1x 6-pin power connector and lists a 130 W TDP with a suggested PSU of 300 W. The NVIDIA part is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with no slot width, no dimensions, no power connectors, and an unknown TDP. It connects via PCIe 5.0 x16, while the Intel card uses PCIe 4.0 x8. Display outputs differ: the Intel card provides 8x mini-DisplayPort 2.0, while the NVIDIA part provides a single HDMI output.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc A380E x2 wins in pixel fill rate. Its 64.00 GPixel/s exceeds the NVIDIA N1 20SM's 56.30 GPixel/s, indicating faster rasterization output for tasks that stress the render output units. This advantage is modest but measurable. The Intel card also holds the edge in API compatibility for desktop graphics, with full DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 support, whereas the NVIDIA part lists none of these APIs as available.

The NVIDIA N1 20SM wins decisively in compute throughput. Its 12.01 TFLOPS FP32 rate is nearly three times the Intel card's 4.096 TFLOPS. The same applies to FP16, where the NVIDIA part's 12.01 TFLOPS (1:1) exceeds the Intel card's 8.192 TFLOPS (2:1). Texture rate also favors NVIDIA at 375.4 GTexel/s versus 128.0 GTexel/s. The NVIDIA part's 2560 shading units and 160 TMUs give it a structural advantage in shader-heavy and texture-heavy workloads. Its 20 ray tracing cores and 80 tensor cores provide hardware capabilities that the Intel card lacks entirely.

Memory capacity and bandwidth favor the NVIDIA part. The 128 GB LPDDR5X pool at 273.2 GB/s dwarfs the Intel card's 6 GB GDDR6 at 186.0 GB/s. This makes the NVIDIA IGP suitable for large working sets or unified memory scenarios, while the Intel card is limited to its smaller dedicated frame buffer. The NVIDIA part also uses a newer process node (5 nm versus 6 nm) and a newer architecture generation (Blackwell 2.0 versus Alchemist), though the Intel card's smaller die and lower power footprint (130 W TDP versus unknown) may suit constrained chassis designs.

Production status also differs. The Intel Arc A380E x2 is listed as end-of-life, with a release date of March 31, 2024, and a successor named Battlemage. The NVIDIA N1 20SM is listed as active, with a release date of May 31, 2026, and no predecessor or successor recorded. The Intel card's predecessor is Xe Graphics.

Specification Differences

The two parts differ across nearly every recorded specification field. Process node: Intel uses 6 nm, NVIDIA uses 5 nm, both at TSMC. Transistor count: Intel lists 7,200 million, NVIDIA lists unknown. Die size: Intel at 157 mm², NVIDIA at 382 mm². Transistor density: Intel at 45.9 million per mm², NVIDIA has no recorded value.

Clock speeds: Intel base and boost both at 2000 MHz, NVIDIA base at 741 MHz and boost at 2346 MHz. Memory clock: Intel at 1937 MHz (15.5 Gbps effective), NVIDIA at 1067 MHz (8.5 Gbps effective). Memory size: Intel 6 GB GDDR6, NVIDIA 128 GB LPDDR5X. Memory bus: Intel 96-bit, NVIDIA 256-bit. Memory bandwidth: Intel 186.0 GB/s, NVIDIA 273.2 GB/s.

Compute resources: Intel has 1024 shading units, 64 TMUs, 32 ROPs, 8 ray tracing cores, and no tensor cores. NVIDIA has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, 24 ROPs, 20 ray tracing cores, and 80 tensor cores. Pixel rate: Intel 64.00 GPixel/s, NVIDIA 56.30 GPixel/s. Texture rate: Intel 128.0 GTexel/s, NVIDIA 375.4 GTexel/s. FP32: Intel 4.096 TFLOPS, NVIDIA 12.01 TFLOPS. FP16: Intel 8.192 TFLOPS (2:1), NVIDIA 12.01 TFLOPS (1:1).

Power and physical: Intel TDP 130 W, NVIDIA TDP unknown. Intel is single-slot, NVIDIA is IGP. Intel uses 1x 6-pin power connector, NVIDIA uses none. Intel suggests a 300 W PSU, NVIDIA lists none. Intel uses PCIe 4.0 x8, NVIDIA uses PCIe 5.0 x16. Intel has 8x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs, NVIDIA has 1x HDMI. Intel has dimensions (265 mm length, 127 mm height, 20 mm width), NVIDIA has none recorded.

API support: Intel supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. NVIDIA lists N/A for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan. Production status: Intel is end-of-life, NVIDIA is active. Release dates: Intel March 31, 2024, NVIDIA May 31, 2026. Intel has a predecessor (Xe Graphics) and successor (Battlemage), NVIDIA has neither recorded. Neither part has a launch MSRP in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which part has higher FP32 compute throughput?

A: The NVIDIA N1 20SM delivers 12.01 TFLOPS of FP32, compared to 4.096 TFLOPS for the Intel Arc A380E x2. The NVIDIA part is approximately three times higher in single-precision floating-point performance.

Q: How do the memory subsystems compare?

A: The Intel Arc A380E x2 uses 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus with 186.0 GB/s bandwidth. The NVIDIA N1 20SM uses 128 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256-bit bus with 273.2 GB/s bandwidth. The NVIDIA part provides both larger capacity and higher bandwidth.

Q: Does the Intel card support more display outputs?

A: Yes. The Intel Arc A380E x2 provides 8x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs, while the NVIDIA N1 20SM provides a single HDMI output. The Intel card is configured for multi-display environments, while the NVIDIA IGP is not.

Q: What is the difference in ray tracing and AI hardware?

A: The Intel Arc A380E x2 has 8 ray tracing cores and no tensor cores. The NVIDIA N1 20SM has 20 ray tracing cores and 80 tensor cores. The NVIDIA part offers both ray tracing and dedicated AI acceleration hardware, while the Intel card only offers ray tracing.

Q: Which part has a higher pixel fill rate?

A: The Intel Arc A380E x2 records a pixel rate of 64.00 GPixel/s, exceeding the NVIDIA N1 20SM's 56.30 GPixel/s. The Intel card has a 7.70 GPixel/s advantage in rasterization output, despite the NVIDIA part's higher compute and texture rates.

Q: What are the API support differences?

A: The Intel Arc A380E x2 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The NVIDIA N1 20SM lists N/A for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan. The database records no standard desktop graphics API support for the NVIDIA part.