Intel Arc B370 vs NVIDIA N1 16SM Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data contains a single benchmark result for the Intel Arc B370: a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184. The NVIDIA N1 16SM has no benchmark scores recorded in the database, so a direct numerical comparison between the two is not possible from the available measurements. The Intel Arc B370's score places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, indicating that it sits among the lower-performing segment of the database.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the Intel Arc B370 is essentially tied with the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, which averages 1186, a difference of -0.2%. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 averages 1190, which is 0.5% higher than the Arc B370. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M averages 1192, a 0.7% gap. The only rival it leads is the AMD FirePro M2000, which averages 1168, giving the Arc B370 a 1.4% advantage. These deltas are all within a narrow band, meaning the Arc B370's performance is statistically comparable to a set of older discrete mobile and desktop parts.

The NVIDIA N1 16SM, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 0 and no recorded nearest rivals. Its percentile ranking of 50 is a default position rather than a measured outcome. The data indicates the N1 16SM has not yet been tested in the database's benchmark suite, so any head-to-head verdict must rely on architectural and specification differences rather than measured performance.

The Intel Arc B370 delivers 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 12.29 TFLOPS of FP16 with a 2:1 ratio. Its pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s and its texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s. The NVIDIA N1 16SM provides 9.609 TFLOPS of FP32 and the same 9.609 TFLOPS of FP16 at a 1:1 ratio. Its pixel rate is 56.30 GPixel/s and its texture rate is 300.3 GTexel/s. On raw throughput metrics, the N1 16SM leads in every category, but without benchmark scores, these figures remain theoretical.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc B370 has the only actual benchmark score in the database. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 result of 1184 is a concrete data point that can be compared to the ATI and AMD parts listed as its nearest rivals. This makes it the only one of the two with measurable performance evidence. The Arc B370's wins are defined by its tested DX12 capability, which the NVIDIA N1 16SM cannot match in the database because it has no recorded results.

The NVIDIA N1 16SM wins on specification dominance. Its shading unit count of 2048 is 60% higher than the Arc B370's 1280. Its texture mapping units number 128 versus 40, a 3.2x advantage. The N1 16SM has 16 ray tracing cores compared to 10, and it includes 64 tensor cores while the Arc B370 lists none. Its FP32 throughput of 9.609 TFLOPS exceeds the Arc B370's 6.144 TFLOPS by 56%. The FP16 output of the N1 16SM is 9.609 TFLOPS, which is lower than the Arc B370's 12.29 TFLOPS, but the Arc achieves that number through a 2:1 ratio, meaning it uses half the precision rate of the N1's 1:1 ratio.

Memory is another area where the N1 16SM leads decisively. It has 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 273.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Arc B370 uses system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth, so its memory performance is not independently quantified. The N1 16SM also has a distinct memory clock of 1067 MHz with 8.5 Gbps effective data rate.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different design philosophies. The Intel Arc B370 uses the Panther Lake chip based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, belonging to the Arc Graphics-M (Panther Lake) generation. It is fabricated on a 3 nm process at Intel's foundry. The NVIDIA N1 16SM uses the GB20B chip based on Blackwell 2.0 architecture, in the Blackwell IGP (N1x) generation. It is built on a 5 nm process at TSMC and has a die size of 382 mm².

The Intel part is an integrated graphics processor with an IGP bus interface and no power connectors. It has a TDP of 25 W. The NVIDIA part is also an IGP with no power connectors, but its bus interface is PCIe 5.0 x16, and its TDP is listed as unknown. The process node difference is notable: Intel uses a smaller 3 nm node, while NVIDIA uses 5 nm. The foundry is different as well, with Intel fabricating its own chip and TSMC fabricating NVIDIA's.

API support separates the two clearly. The Intel Arc B370 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The NVIDIA N1 16SM lists N/A for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan. This indicates the N1 16SM is not positioned for conventional graphics API workloads in the database's records, while the Arc B370 is a full-featured graphics solution.

Ray tracing and tensor core counts differ. The Arc B370 has 10 ray tracing cores and no tensor cores listed. The N1 16SM has 16 ray tracing cores and 64 tensor cores. The tensor core presence suggests the N1 16SM is designed for compute and AI workloads, whereas the Arc B370's feature set is oriented toward standard rendering. The pixel rate of the N1 16SM is 56.30 GPixel/s versus 48.00 GPixel/s for the Arc B370, a 17% advantage. The texture rate gap is much larger: 300.3 GTexel/s versus 96.00 GTexel/s, a 3.1x difference.

Specification Differences

The two parts differ across nearly every specification field in the database.

Clock speeds: the Arc B370 has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. The N1 16SM has a base clock of 741 MHz and a boost clock of 2346 MHz. The N1 starts higher but boosts slightly lower.

Shading units: 1280 (Arc B370) versus 2048 (N1 16SM). Texture mapping units: 40 versus 128. Render output units: 20 versus 24. Ray tracing cores: 10 versus 16. Tensor cores: none listed versus 64.

Memory: the Arc B370 uses system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth. The N1 16SM has 128 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256-bit bus with 273.2 GB/s bandwidth. The memory clock for the N1 is 1067 MHz with 8.5 Gbps effective data rate; the Arc B370 lists its memory clock as system shared.

Compute rates: FP32 is 6.144 TFLOPS for the Arc and 9.609 TFLOPS for the N1. FP16 is 12.29 TFLOPS (2:1) for the Arc and 9.609 TFLOPS (1:1) for the N1. The Arc's FP16 advantage comes from its ratio, not from a higher raw rate.

Power and physical: the Arc B370 has a TDP of 25 W. The N1 TDP is unknown. Both are IGP slot width with no power connectors. The Arc bus interface is IGP; the N1 is PCIe 5.0 x16. Display outputs differ: the Arc is portable device dependent, while the N1 has 1x HDMI.

Process and die: the Arc is 3 nm at Intel, with unknown die size. The N1 is 5 nm at TSMC, with a die size of 382 mm². Transistor counts are unknown for both.

Release dates: the Arc B370 is dated 2026-01-26, and the N1 16SM is dated 2026-05-31, making the Arc earlier by several months. Both are marked as active production.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a recorded benchmark score in the database?

A: Only the Intel Arc B370 has a benchmark score, 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The NVIDIA N1 16SM has no recorded benchmark results, with an average score of 0.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184, which is 0.2% below the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186), 0.5% below the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190), 0.7% below the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192), and 1.4% above the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168).

Q: What is the memory configuration of the NVIDIA N1 16SM?

A: The N1 16SM has 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory on a 256-bit bus with 273.2 GB/s bandwidth and a memory clock of 1067 MHz with 8.5 Gbps effective data rate.

Q: What is the memory configuration of the Intel Arc B370?

A: The Arc B370 uses system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth. Its memory size, type, and bus width are all listed as system shared, and its memory clock is also system shared.

Q: What API support does each GPU offer?

A: The Intel Arc B370 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The NVIDIA N1 16SM lists N/A for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan.

Q: What are the FP16 compute rates for each GPU?

A: The Arc B370 delivers 12.29 TFLOPS of FP16 with a 2:1 ratio. The N1 16SM delivers 9.609 TFLOPS of FP16 with a 1:1 ratio.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split in roles. The Intel Arc B370 is a tested graphics solution with a measurable DX12 benchmark score of 1184. It supports full modern graphics APIs and has a low TDP of 25 W. Its performance is comparable to older ATI and AMD parts, sitting within a 1.4% range of its nearest rivals. For users who require a working graphics stack with DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, the Arc B370 has demonstrated capability.

The NVIDIA N1 16SM is an untested part in the database. Its lack of benchmark scores means no performance validation exists. However, its specifications indicate a different purpose. The 64 tensor cores, 16 ray tracing cores, and 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory point toward compute and AI acceleration rather than traditional graphics rendering. Its API support is listed as N/A, which reinforces that it is not designed for standard graphics workloads in the same way as the Arc B370.

The process node difference favors the Arc B370 at 3 nm versus 5 nm, but the N1 16SM compensates with a 2.3x higher texture rate and 1.5x higher FP32 throughput. The N1's PCIe 5.0 x16 interface allows for external connectivity, while the Arc is an IGP. The N1 also has a fixed display output of 1x HDMI, whereas the Arc's output depends on the portable device.

The choice depends on the workload. For a system that needs a functioning graphics processor with measured DX12 performance, the Intel Arc B370 is the only one with data. For a platform that prioritizes compute density, tensor throughput, and a large dedicated memory pool, the NVIDIA N1 16SM offers specifications that the Arc cannot match, though its actual performance remains unverified in the database.