Intel Arc B390 vs NVIDIA Jetson T4000 Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data positions the Intel Arc B390 as a graphics-first part with a measurable benchmark result, while the NVIDIA Jetson T4000 appears as a compute-oriented module with no recorded graphics benchmarks. The Intel Arc B390 delivers a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482, placing it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals, all NVIDIA legacy parts, are closely packed: the GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463 (1.3% behind), the GeForce 800M scores 1460 (1.5% behind), the GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446 (2.5% behind), and the GeForce GT 710 scores 1443 (2.7% behind). The Arc B390 thus leads this cluster by a narrow margin, all within roughly three percentage points.

The Jetson T4000 has zero benchmark entries, an average score of zero, and no nearest rival data. Its percentile rank of 50 is not derived from measured performance but reflects its position in the database. For anyone selecting strictly from available data, the Arc B390 is the only option with verified graphics performance. The Jetson T4000, however, brings a different set of capabilities: 64 GB of LPDDR5X memory, a 256-bit bus, 273.2 GB/s of bandwidth, and 64 tensor cores. These specifications point to memory and compute workloads rather than rasterization. The Arc B390 uses system-shared memory, making its bandwidth dependent on the host platform, while the Jetson T4000 has dedicated, fixed memory specifications.

The verdict from the data: the Arc B390 suits tasks requiring DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, or Vulkan 1.4 support, as it carries full graphics API compatibility. The Jetson T4000 declares no DirectX, OpenGL, or Vulkan APIs, indicating it targets non-graphics compute. Neither part dominates the other in head-to-head benchmarks because no such benchmark data exists. The choice depends on whether the workload requires rendering (Arc B390) or memory-heavy compute with tensor acceleration (Jetson T4000).

Where Each One Wins

The Arc B390 wins in any scenario where a benchmark score exists. Its 1482 points in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 is the only measured performance number in this comparison. That score exceeds the closest rival, the GT 520MX, by 1.3%, and the farthest rival, the GT 710, by 2.7%. The advantage is real but small, placing the Arc B390 at the top of a very low-performance tier. Pixel rate reaches 60.00 GPixel/s, and texture rate reaches 120.0 GTexel/s, both figures that outpace the Jetson T4000's 24.48 GPixel/s and 73.44 GTexel/s. FP32 compute also favors Intel at 7.680 TFLOPS versus 4.700 TFLOPS for NVIDIA.

The Jetson T4000 wins where memory capacity and bandwidth matter. It offers 64 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256-bit bus, delivering 273.2 GB/s. The Arc B390 shares system memory with unspecified size, type, bus width, and bandwidth, all listed as system dependent. That makes the Jetson's memory subsystem a fixed, known quantity, while the Arc's depends entirely on the host system. The Jetson also brings 64 tensor cores, which the Arc B390 lacks entirely (the field is null). For FP16 workloads, the Jetson delivers 4.700 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio, meaning full-rate FP16, whereas the Arc B390 achieves 15.36 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio, indicating half-rate FP16 relative to FP32. The Jetson's tensor cores and full-rate FP16 suggest a win in AI inference or scientific compute, though no benchmark data confirms this.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from different foundries and process nodes. Intel fabricates the Arc B390 on its own 3 nm node, while TSMC produces the Jetson T4000 on 5 nm. The Intel part uses the Xe3-LPG architecture within the Panther Lake chip, belonging to the Arc Graphics-M (Panther Lake) generation. The Jetson T4000 uses the Blackwell architecture on the GB10B chip, part of the Server Blackwell (Bxx) generation. Both have 1536 shading units and 48 texture mapping units, but the ROP count differs: 24 on the Arc versus 16 on the Jetson. Each carries 12 ray tracing cores, though the Jetson adds 64 tensor cores while the Arc lists none.

Clock behavior also separates them. The Arc B390 runs at a base of 300 MHz and boosts to 2500 MHz, a wide dynamic range typical of integrated graphics. The Jetson T4000 runs at a fixed 1530 MHz for both base and boost, with no boost variation. Memory clocks differ as well: the Arc uses system-shared memory with no dedicated clock, while the Jetson runs LPDDR5X at 1067 MHz with 8.5 Gbps effective data rate. The Jetson has a physical die size of 391 mm², which the Arc does not report. The Jetson also carries a predecessor (Server Hopper) and successor (Server Rubin) in its lineage, while the Arc lists neither.

The Jetson T4000 exposes a PCIe 5.0 x8 bus interface, while the Arc B390 uses an IGP interface, meaning it is integrated into a processor package. The Jetson has physical dimensions: 87 mm length, 100 mm height, and 15 mm width. The Arc has no listed dimensions. Power connectors are absent on both, but the Jetson suggests a 250 W PSU, while the Arc lists no PSU recommendation. Display outputs differ fundamentally: the Arc outputs to portable device dependent displays, while the Jetson has no outputs at all.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher recorded benchmark score?

A: The Intel Arc B390 has a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482. The NVIDIA Jetson T4000 has no recorded benchmark scores, with an average benchmark score of zero.

Q: How does the Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The Arc B390 leads its nearest rivals by 1.3% over the GeForce GT 520MX (1463 points), 1.5% over the GeForce 800M (1460 points), 2.5% over the GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446 points), and 2.7% over the GeForce GT 710 (1443 points).

Q: Does the Jetson T4000 support graphics APIs?

A: No. The Jetson T4000 lists DirectX as N/A, OpenGL as N/A, and Vulkan as N/A. The Arc B390 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What memory configuration does each part use?

A: The Arc B390 uses system-shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth. The Jetson T4000 has 64 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256-bit bus with 273.2 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which part has tensor cores?

A: The NVIDIA Jetson T4000 has 64 tensor cores. The Intel Arc B390 lists no tensor cores.

Q: What are the FP32 compute figures for both?

A: The Arc B390 delivers 7.680 TFLOPS FP32, while the Jetson T4000 delivers 4.700 TFLOPS FP32. For FP16, the Arc reaches 15.36 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio, while the Jetson reaches 4.700 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

No head-to-head benchmark entries exist in the database for this pair. The Intel Arc B390 has exactly one recorded benchmark: 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, scoring 1482. The NVIDIA Jetson T4000 has zero recorded benchmarks. Therefore, any direct comparison must rely on the Arc's score against its nearest rivals, which are all NVIDIA GeForce parts from older generations. The Arc's 1482 points beat the GT 520MX's 1463 by 19 points, a 1.3% delta. Against the GeForce 800M, the margin is 22 points (1.5%). The GT 625 OEM trails by 36 points (2.5%), and the GT 710 trails by 39 points (2.7%). These deltas are small, indicating that the Arc B390 sits in a tightly contested low-end tier rather than decisively outperforming its competition.

The absence of Jetson T4000 benchmarks means the database cannot confirm any performance relationship between the two. The Arc's 7.680 TFLOPS FP32 compares favorably to the Jetson's 4.700 TFLOPS on paper, a 63% higher figure. Pixel rate favors the Arc by a wider margin: 60.00 GPixel/s versus 24.48 GPixel/s, a 145% difference. Texture rate also favors Intel: 120.0 GTexel/s versus 73.44 GTexel/s, a 63% difference. However, these are theoretical rates, not measured results. The Jetson counters with memory bandwidth that is fixed and substantial at 273.2 GB/s, while the Arc's bandwidth is listed as system dependent, making any comparison conditional on the host platform.

The Jetson's 64 tensor cores and 1:1 FP16 ratio position it as a compute device, not a renderer. Its lack of display outputs and graphics APIs reinforces this. The Arc, with its portable device dependent outputs and full graphics API stack, clearly targets visual workloads. The database shows zero wins for either part in a head-to-head sense because no such tests were run.

Specification Differences

The table below highlights only the fields where the two parts differ:

| Field | Intel Arc B390 | NVIDIA Jetson T4000 |

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

| Manufacturer | Intel | NVIDIA |

| Chip | Panther Lake | GB10B |

| Architecture | Xe3-LPG | Blackwell |

| Generation | Arc Graphics-M (Panther Lake) | Server Blackwell (Bxx) |

| Process Node | 3 nm | 5 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die Size | unknown | 391 mm² |

| Base Clock | 300 MHz | 1530 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2500 MHz | 1530 MHz |

| Memory Clock | System Shared | 1067 MHz 8.5 Gbps effective |

| Memory Size | System Shared | 64 GB |

| Memory Type | System Shared | LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus Width | System Shared | 256 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | System Dependent | 273.2 GB/s |

| ROPs | 24 | 16 |

| Tensor Cores | null | 64 |

| Pixel Rate | 60.00 GPixel/s | 24.48 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 120.0 GTexel/s | 73.44 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 7.680 TFLOPS | 4.700 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 15.36 TFLOPS (2:1) | 4.700 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 80 W | 90 W |

| Suggested PSU | null | 250 W |

| Bus Interface | IGP | PCIe 5.0 x8 |

| Display Outputs | Portable Device Dependent | No outputs |

| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | N/A |

| OpenGL | 4.6 | N/A |

| Vulkan | 1.4 | N/A |

| Dimensions | null | 87 mm 3.4 inches, 100 mm 3.9 inches, 15 mm 0.6 inches |

| Release Date | 2026-01-26 | 2026-01-04 |

| Predecessor | null | Server Hopper |

| Successor | null | Server Rubin |

| Launch MSRP | null | 1,999 USD |

Both parts share 1536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 12 ray tracing cores. Neither has power connectors, and both are active in production. The Arc B390's integrated nature (IGP slot width) and lack of a PSU recommendation contrast with the Jetson's PCIe 5.0 x8 interface and 250 W suggested PSU. The Jetson's 1,999 USD launch MSRP is the only price data available, and the Arc has no MSRP listed. The release dates differ by 22 days, with the Jetson launching first on January 4, 2026, and the Arc following on January 26, 2026.