Intel Arc A570M vs NVIDIA RTX A6000 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark record for these two GPUs is unusually lopsided, with the NVIDIA RTX A6000 taking the only direct head-to-head comparison available in the database. In the Geekbench OpenCL test, the RTX A6000 scores 193,937 against the Intel Arc A570M's 58,239, a 70% deficit for the Intel part. That single metric defines the competitive landscape: the RTX A6000 is the clear compute winner in the recorded data.

However, the two cards occupy different design philosophies and market positions that make a straight "which is better" answer incomplete. The Intel Arc A570M is a mobile-focused part, built for the Alchemist generation of Arc 5 Mobile GPUs. It carries an 88th percentile ranking among all GPUs in the database, which places it above the RTX A6000's 84th percentile despite the NVIDIA card's much higher raw OpenCL score. That percentile gap reflects the composition of the database, where the A570M's single recorded benchmark of 58,239 lands it in the upper tier of all tested GPUs, while the RTX A6000's average score of 44,075 across multiple benchmarks drags its percentile down despite the massive OpenCL result.

The RTX A6000 wins where compute throughput and memory capacity matter. Its 48 GB of GDDR6 memory and 768.0 GB/s bandwidth dwarf the A570M's 8 GB and 224.0 GB/s. For workloads that fit within the A570M's smaller frame buffer, the Intel part is competitive in its weight class, but the recorded benchmarks do not include any test where the A570M outperforms the RTX A6000.

The RTX A6000 also shows its versatility through a broader benchmark suite. The database records results for DirectX 10, 11, 12, and 9, plus 2D, 3D, and compute tests. The PassMark G3D score of 22,577 and GPU compute score of 14,110 indicate strong rasterization and general compute performance. The Intel Arc A570M has only one recorded benchmark, the Geekbench OpenCL result, so the database offers no evidence of its DirectX or Vulkan capabilities relative to the NVIDIA card.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between these two GPUs is substantial. Intel's Arc A570M uses the DG2-256 chip built on TSMC's 6 nm process, while NVIDIA's RTX A6000 uses the GA102 chip on Samsung's 8 nm node. The transistor counts reflect the scale difference: the A570M packs 11,500 million transistors on a 269 mm² die, while the RTX A6000 carries 28,300 million transistors across a 628 mm² die. Transistor density is similar, with the Intel part at 42.8M per mm² and the NVIDIA part at 45.1M per mm², but the RTX A6000's much larger die gives it a massive resource advantage.

The core configurations are wildly different. The RTX A6000 has 10,752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, 112 ROPs, 84 ray tracing cores, and 336 tensor cores. The Arc A570M has 2,048 shading units, 128 TMUs, 64 ROPs, and 16 ray tracing cores, with no tensor core count listed in the database. This means the NVIDIA card has over five times the shading units, more than double the TMUs, and nearly double the ROPs. The RTX A6000 also brings tensor cores for AI-accelerated workloads, a feature class the A570M does not advertise in the recorded data.

Clock speeds favor NVIDIA as well. The RTX A6000 runs at a 1410 MHz base and 1800 MHz boost, compared to the A570M's 900 MHz base and 1300 MHz boost. Memory clocks follow the same pattern: 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective for the RTX A6000 versus 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective for the Arc A570M. The memory interface width difference is stark, 384 bit versus 128 bit, which explains the bandwidth gap.

The process node difference is notable: Intel uses a more advanced 6 nm TSMC process, but the RTX A6000's larger die and higher clocks overcome that advantage. The A570M is an integrated form factor part (IGP slot width) with no power connector listed and a 75 W TDP, while the RTX A6000 is a dual-slot card with an 8-pin EPS connector, a 300 W TDP, and a suggested 700 W power supply. The RTX A6000 also uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface versus the A570M's PCIe 4.0 x8.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The only direct comparison in the database is the Geekbench OpenCL test. The RTX A6000 scores 193,937, and the Arc A570M scores 58,239. That is a delta of -70% for the Intel part, meaning the RTX A6000 delivers more than three times the OpenCL performance. This is a decisive win for NVIDIA in raw compute throughput.

The RTX A6000's other recorded benchmarks provide additional context, even without direct A570M comparisons. Its PassMark G3D score of 22,577 and GPU compute score of 14,110 suggest strong performance across both graphics and compute workloads. The DirectX scores are modest, with DirectX 11 at 191, DirectX 9 at 245, and DirectX 12 at 87, but these are legacy API tests and the low numbers likely reflect the driver and workload characteristics rather than raw capability.

The Arc A570M's percentile ranking of 88th versus the RTX A6000's 84th is worth examining. The A570M's single score of 58,239 places it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs, while the RTX A6000's average of 44,075 across nine benchmarks places it in the 84th. The RTX A6000's nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile at 43,667 (0.9% below the A6000), the RTX 4070 Ti at 44,795 (1.6% above), the Quadro M6000 at 43,301 (1.8% below), and the RTX 5050 Mobile at 43,268 (1.9% below). The A570M's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT at 58,392 (0.3% above the A570M), the Radeon RX 5600 OEM at 58,085 (0.3% below), the NVIDIA P102-100 at 58,528 (0.5% above), and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 at 58,657 (0.7% above). This clustering shows the A570M sits in a tight performance band around the 58,000 OpenCL mark, while the RTX A6000 sits in a band around 44,000 average, though its OpenCL score is far above that average.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher raw OpenCL performance?

A: The NVIDIA RTX A6000 scores 193,937 in Geekbench OpenCL, which is 70% higher than the Intel Arc A570M's 58,239.

Q: How does memory capacity compare?

A: The RTX A6000 has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 384 bit bus and 768.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Arc A570M has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 128 bit bus and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which GPU has a better percentile ranking in the database?

A: The Intel Arc A570M ranks in the 88th percentile of all GPUs, while the NVIDIA RTX A6000 ranks in the 84th percentile.

Q: What are the power requirements?

A: The RTX A6000 has a 300 W TDP, uses an 8-pin EPS power connector, and requires a suggested 700 W power supply. The Arc A570M has a 75 W TDP, lists no power connector, and has no suggested PSU in the database.

Q: Does the RTX A6000 support tensor cores?

A: Yes, the RTX A6000 has 336 tensor cores. The Arc A570M has no tensor core count listed in the database.

Q: What is the production status of each GPU?

A: The Intel Arc A570M is listed as Active production, while the NVIDIA RTX A6000 is listed as End-of-life.

Specification Differences

The specifications that differ between the two GPUs are numerous and significant. The RTX A6000 uses the GA102 chip on Samsung's 8 nm process, while the A570M uses the DG2-256 chip on TSMC's 6 nm process. Transistors stand at 28,300 million for NVIDIA versus 11,500 million for Intel. Die size is 628 mm² versus 269 mm². Transistor density is 45.1M per mm² versus 42.8M per mm².

Clock speeds differ: the RTX A6000 has a 1410 MHz base and 1800 MHz boost, while the A570M has a 900 MHz base and 1300 MHz boost. Memory clock is 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective for NVIDIA versus 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective for Intel. The RTX A6000 has 10,752 shading units, 336 TMUs, 112 ROPs, 84 RT cores, and 336 tensor cores. The A570M has 2,048 shading units, 128 TMUs, 64 ROPs, and 16 RT cores.

Memory configuration differs completely: 48 GB GDDR6 with a 384 bit bus and 768.0 GB/s bandwidth versus 8 GB GDDR6 with a 128 bit bus and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth. Pixel rate is 201.6 GPixel/s versus 83.20 GPixel/s. Texture rate is 604.8 GTexel/s versus 166.4 GTexel/s. FP32 compute is 38.71 TFLOPS versus 5.325 TFLOPS. FP16 is 38.71 TFLOPS at 1:1 ratio versus 10.65 TFLOPS at 2:1 ratio.

Power and physical specifications also diverge. The RTX A6000 has a 300 W TDP, dual-slot width, 8-pin EPS power connector, and suggested 700 W PSU. The A570M has a 75 W TDP and IGP slot width with no power connector or PSU suggestion. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x16 for NVIDIA versus PCIe 4.0 x8 for Intel. Display outputs are 4x DisplayPort 1.4a for the RTX A6000 versus portable device dependent for the A570M. The RTX A6000 measures 267 mm by 112 mm. Release dates differ, with the RTX A6000 launching in October 2020 and the A570M in July 2023. The RTX A6000 has a launch MSRP of 4,649 USD. The database lists the RTX A6000 as end-of-life with a Quadro Turing predecessor and Workstation Ada successor, while the A570M is active with no listed predecessor or successor. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.