Intel Arc A570M vs Intel Arc Pro B70 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Arc A570M compare to the Intel Arc Pro B70 in raw compute performance?

A: The Arc Pro B70 delivers 22.94 TFLOPS FP32, which is 4.3 times the A570M's 5.325 TFLOPS. Pixel rate is 358.4 GPixel/s versus 83.20 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 716.8 GTexel/s versus 166.4 GTexel/s.

Q: What are the memory specifications of each GPU?

A: The A570M has 8 GB GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Pro B70 has 32 GB GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus with 608.0 GB/s bandwidth, nearly three times the bandwidth.

Q: Which GPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The Pro B70 boosts to 2800 MHz, while the A570M boosts to 1300 MHz. The Pro B70 also has a higher base clock at 2280 MHz versus 900 MHz.

Q: What are the physical differences in card layout?

A: The A570M is an integrated graphics package (IGP) with no slot width, while the Pro B70 is a dual-slot card measuring 267 mm in length, 110 mm in height, and 39 mm in width, requiring one 8-pin power connector and a 550 W suggested PSU.

Q: How does the A570M score in OpenCL benchmarks?

A: The A570M scores 58239 in Geekbench OpenCL, placing it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT at 58392, a delta of -0.3%.

Q: What are the release dates for these products?

A: The A570M was released on 2023-07-31. The Pro B70 was released on 2026-03-25. Their production statuses differ: the A570M is active, while the Pro B70's status is not recorded.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs represent two distinct Intel architectures. The A570M uses the Xe-HPG architecture on the DG2-256 chip, belonging to the Alchemist generation (Arc 5 Mobile). It is fabricated on TSMC's 6 nm process with 11,500 million transistors on a 269 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 42.8M per mm². The Pro B70 uses Xe2-HPG on the BMG-G31 chip, part of the Battlemage generation (Pro Series). It is built on TSMC's 5 nm process with an unknown transistor count but a larger 368 mm² die.

The compute core counts differ substantially. The A570M has 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, 64 ROPs, and 16 ray tracing cores. The Pro B70 doubles these: 4096 shading units, 256 TMUs, 128 ROPs, and 32 ray tracing cores. Neither GPU lists tensor cores in the database.

Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The bus interfaces differ: the A570M uses PCIe 4.0 x8, while the Pro B70 uses PCIe 5.0 x16. The A570M's display outputs are portable device dependent, whereas the Pro B70 offers 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1.

The memory subsystems reflect different design goals. The A570M's 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus delivers 224.0 GB/s. The Pro B70's 32 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus delivers 608.0 GB/s. Memory clocks are 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) for the A570M and 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective) for the Pro B70.

Power requirements diverge sharply. The A570M has a 75 W TDP with no power connectors, suitable for integrated use. The Pro B70 has a 230 W TDP, uses one 8-pin connector, and requires a 550 W suggested PSU. The Pro B70 is dual-slot, while the A570M is IGP.

Where Each One Wins

The A570M wins in portability and low-power integration. Its 75 W TDP and IGP form factor mean it can be built into mobile devices without discrete power delivery. The 6 nm process and smaller die (269 mm² versus 368 mm²) suggest lower manufacturing complexity in that segment. Its benchmark placement at the 88th percentile of all GPUs indicates strong relative performance for its class, with an average OpenCL score of 58239.

The Pro B70 wins decisively in raw throughput and memory capacity. Its 22.94 TFLOPS FP32, 358.4 GPixel/s, and 716.8 GTexel/s are all multiples of the A570M's figures. The 32 GB memory capacity is four times larger, and the 608.0 GB/s bandwidth is nearly three times higher. The 2800 MHz boost clock and PCIe 5.0 x16 interface position it for high-bandwidth workloads. The dual-slot design with a 230 W TDP indicates a desktop-oriented, performance-first approach.

The A570M has no recorded head-to-head benchmark wins against the Pro B70, and the Pro B70 has no recorded wins either, as no head-to-head benchmarks exist in the database. The A570M's only benchmark is Geekbench OpenCL, while the Pro B70 has no benchmark entries, meaning direct comparisons rely on specification analysis.

The Pro B70's higher clock speeds and doubled compute resources suggest advantages in compute-heavy tasks like rendering or simulation. The A570M's lower power and integrated nature suggest advantages in space-constrained or battery-powered systems. The Pro B70's 32 GB memory and 256-bit bus suit large datasets, while the A570M's 8 GB and 128-bit bus fit smaller workloads.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Arc A570M | Intel Arc Pro B70 |

|---|---|---|

| Chip | DG2-256 | BMG-G31 |

| Architecture | Xe-HPG | Xe2-HPG |

| Generation | Alchemist (Arc 5 Mobile) | Battlemage (Pro Series) |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 5 nm |

| Die Size | 269 mm² | 368 mm² |

| Transistors | 11,500 million | unknown |

| Base Clock | 900 MHz | 2280 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 1300 MHz | 2800 MHz |

| Memory Clock | 1750 MHz (14 Gbps) | 2375 MHz (19 Gbps) |

| Memory Size | 8 GB | 32 GB |

| Memory Bus Width | 128 bit | 256 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 224.0 GB/s | 608.0 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 2048 | 4096 |

| TMUs | 128 | 256 |

| ROPs | 64 | 128 |

| Ray Tracing Cores | 16 | 32 |

| Pixel Rate | 83.20 GPixel/s | 358.4 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 166.4 GTexel/s | 716.8 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 5.325 TFLOPS | 22.94 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 10.65 TFLOPS (2:1) | 45.88 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | 75 W | 230 W |

| Slot Width | IGP | Dual-slot |

| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |

| Suggested PSU | None | 550 W |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |

| Display Outputs | Portable Device Dependent | 1x HDMI 2.1a, 3x DisplayPort 2.1 |

| Dimensions | None | 267 mm x 110 mm x 39 mm |

| Release Date | 2023-07-31 | 2026-03-25 |

| Production Status | Active | Not recorded |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

No head-to-head benchmark entries exist in the database for these two GPUs. The A570M has a single recorded benchmark: Geekbench OpenCL with a score of 58239. The Pro B70 has no recorded benchmark scores, and its average benchmark score is listed as 0, placing it at the 50th percentile of all GPUs by default.

The A570M's nearest rivals in the database provide context for its performance level. The AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT scores 58392, a delta of -0.3% relative to the A570M, meaning the A570M trails by a negligible margin. The AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM scores 58085, a delta of +0.3%, meaning the A570M leads by a similarly small amount. The NVIDIA P102-100 scores 58528, a delta of -0.5%, and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657, a delta of -0.7%. These deltas indicate the A570M sits in a tight cluster around 58,000 to 58,700 points.

The Pro B70 lacks comparable benchmark data, so direct numerical comparisons are impossible. Its specification advantages, however, are clear from the recorded fields. A GPU with 4096 shading units and a 2800 MHz boost clock would be expected to produce far higher FP32 throughput than one with 2048 units at 1300 MHz, and the FP32 figures confirm this: 22.94 TFLOPS versus 5.325 TFLOPS, a 4.3x difference.

Memory bandwidth follows a similar pattern. The Pro B70's 608.0 GB/s versus the A570M's 224.0 GB/s represents a 2.7x advantage. This matters for workloads that stream large textures or datasets. The pixel rate difference is 4.3x (358.4 versus 83.20 GPixel/s), and the texture rate difference is also 4.3x (716.8 versus 166.4 GTexel/s). These consistent multipliers reflect the doubled core counts and higher clocks.

The A570M's OpenCL score of 58239 places it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs, which is a strong showing for a 75 W integrated part. The Pro B70's percentile is 50, but this is based on no recorded benchmarks, so it carries no interpretive weight. The A570M's nearest rivals are all desktop GPUs, indicating its performance straddles a range that includes the RX 6950 XT, a high-end card, and the RX 5600 OEM, a mid-range card.

The Verdict

The data shows two GPUs built for different purposes. The Intel Arc A570M is an integrated mobile part with a 75 W TDP, 8 GB memory, and a 1300 MHz boost clock. Its OpenCL score of 58239 and 88th percentile ranking demonstrate that it competes effectively against desktop GPUs in its weight class, sitting within 0.7% of the AMD Radeon PRO V710 and within 0.5% of the NVIDIA P102-100. The A570M is the choice for systems where power draw and physical footprint are constrained, such as thin laptops or compact devices.

The Intel Arc Pro B70 is a desktop add-in card with a 230 W TDP, 32 GB memory, and a 2800 MHz boost clock. Its specifications dwarf the A570M in every compute metric: 4.3x the FP32 throughput, 4.3x the pixel rate, 4.3x the texture rate, 2.7x the memory bandwidth, and four times the memory capacity. The dual-slot design, 8-pin power connector, and 550 W suggested PSU make it a high-power component for workstation-class systems. The PCIe 5.0 x16 interface and DisplayPort 2.1 outputs further indicate a professional rendering or compute orientation.

Users who need maximum compute throughput, large memory pools, or high-bandwidth access should select the Pro B70. Its 22.94 TFLOPS FP32 and 608.0 GB/s bandwidth are the strongest recorded figures in this comparison. Users who need a low-power, integrated GPU that still lands in the 88th percentile of all GPUs should select the A570M. The A570M's 75 W TDP requires no power connectors and no external power supply recommendation, making it simpler to integrate.

The absence of head-to-head benchmarks and the Pro B70's lack of recorded scores mean that real-world comparisons cannot be quantified from the database. The specification deltas, however, are unambiguous. The Pro B70 is the faster card by every measured compute and memory metric. The A570M is the more efficient and compact option. Neither GPU has a recorded launch MSRP for the A570M, while the Pro B70 lists a launch MSRP of 949 USD, which the database records as a single factual data point.

The release dates also separate these products by nearly three years, with the A570M arriving in 2023-07-31 and the Pro B70 in 2026-03-25. The A570M remains active in production, while the Pro B70's production status is unrecorded. For a mobile, low-power workload, the A570M is the only viable choice given its IGP form factor. For a desktop, high-throughput workload, the Pro B70 is the only viable choice given its slot width and power requirements. The data does not suggest any scenario where either card could substitute for the other.