Intel Arc B370 vs NVIDIA N1 20SM Comparison

FAQ

Q: What is the Intel Arc B370's benchmark score in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12?

A: The Intel Arc B370 records a score of 1184 in the 3dmark_3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 test. This places it in the 5th percentile among all GPUs in the database.

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

A: The Arc B370's closest rival is the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 with an average score of 1186, which is 0.2% higher. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190 (0.5% higher), the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192 (0.7% higher), and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, which is 1.4% lower than the Arc B370.

Q: Does the NVIDIA N1 20SM have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No, the database shows no benchmark entries for the NVIDIA N1 20SM. Its average benchmark score is recorded as 0, and it has no nearest rival data listed.

Q: What are the memory specifications for the NVIDIA N1 20SM?

A: The NVIDIA N1 20SM uses 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory on a 256-bit bus, with a memory clock of 1067 MHz (8.5 Gbps effective) and bandwidth of 273.2 GB/s.

Q: What process nodes do the two GPUs use?

A: The Intel Arc B370 uses a 3 nm process node from Intel's foundry, while the NVIDIA N1 20SM uses a 5 nm process node from TSMC.

Q: What API support does the Intel Arc B370 offer?

A: The Intel Arc B370 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 in the database.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear split. The Intel Arc B370 is the only one of the two with a measured benchmark result, scoring 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. That score places it at the 5th percentile of all GPUs, which indicates a low-end position in the overall performance distribution. Its nearest rivals, all scoring within 1.4% of its result, confirm this placement.

The NVIDIA N1 20SM has no benchmark data recorded at all. Its average score is 0, and there are no nearest rivals listed. This absence of data prevents any direct performance comparison. The N1 20SM's percentile of 50 is a database placement, not a measured outcome.

For users selecting a GPU strictly from recorded measurements, the Intel Arc B370 is the only option with a verified score. For users considering the NVIDIA N1 20SM, the database provides no performance evidence to evaluate. The N1 20SM does show a significantly larger hardware configuration, but without benchmark results, that configuration cannot be translated into a measured performance advantage.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries between the Intel Arc B370 and the NVIDIA N1 20SM. There are zero wins recorded for either side.

The only measured data point is the Intel Arc B370's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184. This result can be contextualized against its nearest rivals. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, which is 0.2% higher. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7% higher. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, which is 1.4% lower. The Arc B370 sits in a tight cluster where the spread between the lowest and highest nearby scores is only about 2%.

The NVIDIA N1 20SM has no benchmark entries. Its theoretical compute figures exist in the specification data, but no measured workload results are available. The absence of head-to-head data means the two GPUs cannot be compared on any common test.

Specification Differences

The Intel Arc B370 and NVIDIA N1 20SM differ substantially across nearly every recorded specification field.

The process nodes differ: Intel uses a 3 nm process from its own foundry, while NVIDIA uses a 5 nm process from TSMC. The NVIDIA chip has a recorded die size of 382 mm², while Intel's die size is listed as unknown.

Clock speeds differ. The Intel Arc B370 has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. The NVIDIA N1 20SM has a base clock of 741 MHz and a boost clock of 2346 MHz.

Memory configurations are entirely different. The Intel Arc B370 uses system-shared memory, with system-shared type, bus width, and system-dependent bandwidth. The NVIDIA N1 20SM uses 128 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256-bit bus with 273.2 GB/s bandwidth and a 1067 MHz memory clock at 8.5 Gbps effective.

Compute resources differ. The Intel Arc B370 has 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, 20 ROPs, and 10 ray tracing cores. The NVIDIA N1 20SM has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, 24 ROPs, and 20 ray tracing cores. The NVIDIA part also lists 80 tensor cores, while Intel's tensor core count is null.

Theoretical rates differ. The Intel Arc B370 delivers 48.00 GPixel/s pixel rate, 96.00 GTexel/s texture rate, 6.144 TFLOPS FP32, and 12.29 TFLOPS FP16 at a 2:1 ratio. The NVIDIA N1 20SM delivers 56.30 GPixel/s, 375.4 GTexel/s, 12.01 TFLOPS FP32, and 12.01 TFLOPS FP16 at a 1:1 ratio.

Power and interface specifications differ. The Intel Arc B370 has a TDP of 25 W, while the NVIDIA part's TDP is unknown. Both are IGP slot width with no power connectors. The Intel part uses an IGP bus interface, while the NVIDIA part uses PCIe 5.0 x16. Display outputs differ: Intel lists portable device dependent outputs, NVIDIA lists 1x HDMI.

API support differs sharply. The Intel Arc B370 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The NVIDIA N1 20SM lists N/A for all three.

Release dates differ. The Intel Arc B370 was released on January 26, 2026, and the NVIDIA N1 20SM on May 31, 2026.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Arc B370 uses the Xe3-LPG architecture on the Panther Lake chip, belonging to the Arc Graphics-M (Panther Lake) generation. The NVIDIA N1 20SM uses the Blackwell 2.0 architecture on the GB20B chip, belonging to the Blackwell IGP (N1x) generation.

The manufacturing approaches differ: Intel builds its part on a 3 nm node in its own foundry, while NVIDIA builds on a 5 nm TSMC node. The NVIDIA die is recorded at 382 mm²; Intel's die size is unknown.

Compute architecture differs in scale. The NVIDIA part has exactly double the shading units (2560 vs 1280) and double the ray tracing cores (20 vs 10). The NVIDIA part has four times the TMUs (160 vs 40) and slightly more ROPs (24 vs 20). Tensor cores are present on the NVIDIA part (80), while no tensor core count is recorded for Intel.

Memory architecture diverges completely. Intel uses system-shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth. NVIDIA uses a dedicated 128 GB LPDDR5X pool on a 256-bit bus with 273.2 GB/s fixed bandwidth.

FP16 handling differs. Intel achieves 12.29 TFLOPS FP16 at a 2:1 ratio relative to its 6.144 TFLOPS FP32. NVIDIA achieves 12.01 TFLOPS FP16 at a 1:1 ratio relative to its 12.01 TFLOPS FP32. The NVIDIA part's FP16 throughput equals its FP32 throughput, while Intel's FP16 rate is double its FP32 rate.

The NVIDIA part includes a PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface, indicating an external connection path, while Intel uses an IGP interface. Display connectivity also differs: NVIDIA provides a single HDMI output, while Intel's outputs depend on the portable device.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc B370 wins on the only measurable benchmark in the comparison. It has a recorded 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184, which places it at the 5th percentile. It also holds advantages in API support, offering DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, while the NVIDIA part lists no API support. Intel's part also has a lower TDP at 25 W, which suggests lower power draw, though the NVIDIA TDP is unknown rather than higher.

The NVIDIA N1 20SM wins on raw hardware scale. Its recorded specifications show double the shading units, four times the TMUs, double the ray tracing cores, and 80 tensor cores. Its texture rate of 375.4 GTexel/s is nearly four times Intel's 96.00 GTexel/s. Its FP32 throughput of 12.01 TFLOPS is roughly double Intel's 6.144 TFLOPS. Its memory configuration is far larger: 128 GB of dedicated LPDDR5X versus system-shared memory, with 273.2 GB/s bandwidth versus system-dependent bandwidth.

The NVIDIA part also has a higher pixel rate at 56.30 GPixel/s versus 48.00 GPixel/s, and a higher base clock at 741 MHz versus 300 MHz, though Intel's boost clock is slightly higher at 2400 MHz versus 2346 MHz.

The database records no benchmark results for the NVIDIA N1 20SM. Its theoretical specifications suggest a more capable part on paper, but the lack of measured scores means those specifications cannot be confirmed in actual workloads. The Intel Arc B370 has verified performance data, but it sits in the 5th percentile, surrounded by rivals within a 1.4% margin. The data supports a split: Intel offers a measured, if low-positioned, result with broad API support, while NVIDIA offers a larger hardware configuration with no measured performance evidence.