Intel Arc B370 vs NVIDIA RTX 5000 Max-Q Ada Generation Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the Intel Arc B370 and the NVIDIA RTX 5000 Max-Q Ada Generation is limited by available data. The recorded database contains a single benchmark entry for the Intel Arc B370: a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184. This places the Intel part at the 5th percentile among all GPUs in the database. The NVIDIA RTX 5000 Max-Q Ada Generation has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, and the head-to-head benchmark section is empty. As such, no direct numerical comparison between the two can be made from the database.

The Intel Arc B370's nearest rivals in the database provide context for its lone benchmark result. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, which is 0.2% higher than the Intel part. 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 than the Intel Arc B370. These deltas are minimal, indicating that the Intel Arc B370 performs in a narrow band around these older discrete and mobile GPUs. The largest recorded advantage for the Intel part is 1.4% over the AMD FirePro M2000, while its largest deficit is 0.7% behind the AMD Radeon HD 7650M. These differences are within the margin of typical benchmark variance, suggesting near-parity performance with these specific rivals.

The NVIDIA RTX 5000 Max-Q Ada Generation has no benchmark entries and no nearest rivals listed, so its relative standing cannot be quantified from the database. The absence of scores for the NVIDIA part means the database provides no basis for a direct head-to-head comparison. The Intel Arc B370's 5th percentile ranking indicates it sits near the bottom of the database's performance distribution, but the NVIDIA part's percentile is listed as 50, with an average benchmark score of 0. This percentile figure suggests a mid-pack position, yet without actual scores, this cannot be verified against the Intel part's results. The data confirms only that the Intel Arc B370 has measurable performance in one test, while the NVIDIA part lacks recorded measurements.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Arc B370 uses the Panther Lake chip built on Intel's 3 nm process node, with the Xe3-LPG architecture. It belongs to the Arc Graphics-M (Panther Lake) generation. The NVIDIA RTX 5000 Max-Q Ada Generation uses the AD103 chip fabricated by TSMC on a 5 nm process, with the Ada Lovelace architecture. The NVIDIA part is part of the GeForce 50-series and the Ada-MW generation. The process node difference is significant: 3 nm versus 5 nm, with Intel's part using a smaller manufacturing process. The foundries also differ, with Intel manufacturing its own chip while TSMC produces the NVIDIA chip.

Transistor counts and die sizes are only recorded for the NVIDIA part. The RTX 5000 Max-Q Ada Generation contains 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 121.1 million per square millimeter. The Intel Arc B370's transistor count and die size are listed as unknown in the database. This means the database cannot confirm the physical scale of the Intel chip.

The NVIDIA part uses 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a memory clock of 2250 MHz and 18 Gbps effective speed. Its memory bandwidth is 576.0 GB/s. The Intel Arc B370 uses system shared memory, with the memory size, type, bus width, and bandwidth all listed as system dependent. This is a fundamental architectural difference: the NVIDIA part has dedicated VRAM with fixed bandwidth, while the Intel part relies on shared system memory whose performance varies with the host platform.

Compute resource counts differ substantially. The Intel Arc B370 has 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, 20 ROPs, and 10 ray tracing cores. The NVIDIA RTX 5000 Max-Q Ada Generation has 9728 shading units, 304 TMUs, 112 ROPs, and 76 ray tracing cores. The NVIDIA part also includes 304 tensor cores, while the Intel part has no tensor core count listed. The NVIDIA part has roughly 7.6 times the shading units, 7.6 times the TMUs, 5.6 times the ROPs, and 7.6 times the ray tracing cores of the Intel part.

Clock speeds also differ. The Intel Arc B370 has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. The NVIDIA RTX 5000 Max-Q Ada Generation has a base clock of 930 MHz and a boost clock of 1680 MHz. The Intel part has a higher boost clock by 720 MHz, but a lower base clock by 630 MHz. The NVIDIA part's memory clock is 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective, while the Intel part's memory clock is listed as system shared.

Pixel and texture rates reflect the resource differences. The Intel Arc B370 achieves 48.00 GPixel/s and 96.00 GTexel/s. The NVIDIA part achieves 188.2 GPixel/s and 510.7 GTexel/s. The NVIDIA part is 3.9 times faster in pixel rate and 5.3 times faster in texture rate. FP32 throughput is 6.144 TFLOPS for the Intel part versus 32.69 TFLOPS for the NVIDIA part, a 5.3 times difference. FP16 throughput is 12.29 TFLOPS for Intel (at 2:1 ratio) versus 32.69 TFLOPS for NVIDIA (at 1:1 ratio). The NVIDIA part's FP16 is 2.7 times higher.

Power consumption also differs. The Intel Arc B370 has a TDP of 25 W, while the NVIDIA RTX 5000 Max-Q Ada Generation has a TDP of 120 W. Both are integrated graphics (IGP) with no power connectors listed. The bus interface differs: the Intel part uses IGP, while the NVIDIA part uses PCIe 4.0 x16. Both have display outputs listed as portable device dependent. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The Verdict

The database shows that the Intel Arc B370 delivers measurable performance in a single DirectX 12 test, scoring 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it at the 5th percentile. The NVIDIA RTX 5000 Max-Q Ada Generation has no recorded benchmark scores, so its actual performance cannot be confirmed from the database. The NVIDIA part's specification sheet, however, shows dramatically higher resource counts: 9728 shading units versus 1280, 304 TMUs versus 40, 112 ROPs versus 20, 76 ray tracing cores versus 10, and 304 tensor cores versus none listed. The NVIDIA part also has dedicated 16 GB GDDR6 memory with 576.0 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel part relies on system shared memory.

The NVIDIA RTX 5000 Max-Q Ada Generation is the choice for workloads requiring high compute throughput, dedicated memory, and tensor core acceleration. Its 32.69 TFLOPS FP32 and FP16 performance, combined with 576.0 GB/s memory bandwidth, indicates it can handle demanding graphics and compute tasks. The Intel Arc B370, with 6.144 TFLOPS FP32 and a 25 W TDP, targets power-constrained integrated scenarios. Its higher boost clock of 2400 MHz compared to 1680 MHz for the NVIDIA part suggests it can reach higher peak frequencies when power allows, but the resource deficit is substantial.

The data indicates that the NVIDIA part occupies a different performance class. The 50th percentile placement for the NVIDIA part, despite no scores, suggests it sits mid-pack in the database distribution, while the Intel part sits at the 5th percentile. The NVIDIA part's predecessor and successor are listed as Ampere-MW and Blackwell-MW, respectively, indicating it belongs to a known product lineage. The Intel part has no predecessor or successor listed. The NVIDIA part was released on 2023-03-20, while the Intel part's release date is 2026-01-26.

FAQ

Q: What is the only benchmark score available for the Intel Arc B370?

A: The Intel Arc B370 has a single recorded score of 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12.

Q: Does the NVIDIA RTX 5000 Max-Q Ada Generation have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No, the database lists no benchmark entries for the NVIDIA part, with an average benchmark score of 0.

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

A: It scores 0.2% lower than the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, 0.5% lower than the ATI Radeon HD 5770, 0.7% lower than the AMD Radeon HD 7650M, and 1.4% higher than the AMD FirePro M2000.

Q: What memory configurations do the two GPUs use?

A: The NVIDIA part uses 16 GB GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus with 576.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part uses system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth.

Q: What are the TDP figures for each GPU?

A: The Intel Arc B370 has a TDP of 25 W, and the NVIDIA RTX 5000 Max-Q Ada Generation has a TDP of 120 W.

Q: Which GPU has more shading units?

A: The NVIDIA RTX 5000 Max-Q Ada Generation has 9728 shading units, while the Intel Arc B370 has 1280.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc B370 wins in power efficiency. Its 25 W TDP is 95 W lower than the NVIDIA part's 120 W TDP. It also has a higher boost clock of 2400 MHz versus 1680 MHz, which can translate to higher peak single-threaded throughput in short bursts, assuming the system can sustain it. The Intel part's smaller 3 nm process node versus 5 nm suggests a manufacturing advantage in density, though the transistor count is unknown. For integrated scenarios where the GPU shares system memory and power budget is tight, the Intel part's lower TDP is a clear advantage.

The NVIDIA RTX 5000 Max-Q Ada Generation wins in raw compute resources. It has 7.6 times the shading units, 7.6 times the TMUs, 5.6 times the ROPs, and 7.6 times the ray tracing cores of the Intel part. Its FP32 throughput of 32.69 TFLOPS is 5.3 times higher than the Intel part's 6.144 TFLOPS. Its FP16 throughput of 32.69 TFLOPS is 2.7 times higher than the Intel part's 12.29 TFLOPS. Its texture rate of 510.7 GTexel/s is 5.3 times higher, and its pixel rate of 188.2 GPixel/s is 3.9 times higher.

The NVIDIA part wins in memory capability. It has 16 GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory with 576.0 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel part uses system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth. The NVIDIA part's 256-bit bus width provides a fixed memory path, whereas the Intel part's memory performance depends entirely on the host system's memory subsystem. The NVIDIA part also includes 304 tensor cores, which the Intel part lacks entirely.

The NVIDIA part wins in ray tracing resources. Its 76 ray tracing cores are 7.6 times the Intel part's 10. This indicates a substantial advantage in ray-traced workloads, assuming software support. The NVIDIA part's PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface provides a dedicated, high-bandwidth connection to the host, while the Intel part uses IGP, which shares bandwidth with other system components.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two GPUs in the database:

• Processor: Intel Arc B370 uses Panther Lake; NVIDIA uses AD103.
• Architecture: Intel uses Xe3-LPG; NVIDIA uses Ada Lovelace.
• Generation: Intel is Arc Graphics-M (Panther Lake); NVIDIA is Ada-MW.
• Process node: Intel uses 3 nm; NVIDIA uses 5 nm.
• Foundry: Intel uses Intel; NVIDIA uses TSMC.
• Transistors: Intel is unknown; NVIDIA is 45,900 million.
• Die size: Intel is unknown; NVIDIA is 379 mm².
• Transistor density: Intel is null; NVIDIA is 121.1M / mm².
• Base clock: Intel is 300 MHz; NVIDIA is 930 MHz.
• Boost clock: Intel is 2400 MHz; NVIDIA is 1680 MHz.
• Memory clock: Intel is system shared; NVIDIA is 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective.
• Memory size: Intel is system shared; NVIDIA is 16 GB.
• Memory type: Intel is system shared; NVIDIA is GDDR6.
• Memory bus width: Intel is system shared; NVIDIA is 256 bit.
• Memory bandwidth: Intel is system dependent; NVIDIA is 576.0 GB/s.
• Shading units: Intel is 1280; NVIDIA is 9728.
• TMUs: Intel is 40; NVIDIA is 304.
• ROPs: Intel is 20; NVIDIA is 112.
• Ray tracing cores: Intel is 10; NVIDIA is 76.
• Tensor cores: Intel is null; NVIDIA is 304.
• Pixel rate: Intel is 48.00 GPixel/s; NVIDIA is 188.2 GPixel/s.
• Texture rate: Intel is 96.00 GTexel/s; NVIDIA is 510.7 GTexel/s.
• FP32: Intel is 6.144 TFLOPS; NVIDIA is 32.69 TFLOPS.
• FP16: Intel is 12.29 TFLOPS (2:1); NVIDIA is 32.69 TFLOPS (1:1).
• TDP: Intel is 25 W; NVIDIA is 120 W.
• Bus interface: Intel is IGP; NVIDIA is PCIe 4.0 x16.
• Release date: Intel is 2026-01-26; NVIDIA is 2023-03-20.
• Predecessor: Intel is null; NVIDIA is Ampere-MW.
• Successor: Intel is null; NVIDIA is Blackwell-MW.
• Benchmark scores: Intel has one score of 1184; NVIDIA has none.
• Percentile: Intel is 5; NVIDIA is 50.
• Average benchmark score: Intel is 1184; NVIDIA is 0.
• Nearest rivals: Intel has four listed; NVIDIA has none.

Fields that are identical include: slot width (IGP for both), power connectors (none for both), suggested PSU (null for both), display outputs (portable device dependent for both), DirectX (12 Ultimate 12_2), OpenGL (4.6), Vulkan (1.4), dimensions (all null), and production status (active for both).