Intel Arc B580 vs Lisuan Tech LX MAX Comparison

Intel Arc B580 ships with the BMG-G21 chip on a 5 nm TSMC process, using the Xe2-HPG architecture from the Battlemage (Arc 5) generation. Lisuan Tech LX MAX uses the 7G106 chip on a 6 nm TSMC process, with the TrueGPU architecture from the 7G100 generation. The database records a launch MSRP of 249 USD for the Intel part; no launch MSRP is recorded for the Lisuan Tech part. Both cards are dual-slot designs with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192 bit bus, and both are listed as Active in production status. The Arc B580 released on 2024-12-12, while the LX MAX has a recorded release date of 2026-03-16.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc B580 has a complete set of recorded benchmark results, while the Lisuan Tech LX MAX has no benchmark entries in the database. That asymmetry shapes the comparison. The Arc B580 shows an average benchmark score of 23021 across ten tests, and its data places it at the 68th percentile among all GPUs in the database. The LX MAX has an average benchmark score of 0, with a 50th percentile ranking. In direct head-to-head tests, the database records 0 wins for each part, since no head-to-head benchmark entries exist for this pair. The practical read is that the Arc B580 is the only one of the two with measured performance data available.

For use cases where measured scores exist, the Arc B580 demonstrates broad capability. Its PassMark G3D score of 15748 indicates strong general 3D rendering performance. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 109672 shows solid compute and graphics work under the Vulkan API, while the Geekbench OpenCL score of 92821 reflects general compute throughput. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3068 provides a modern DirectX 12 workload result. For legacy API coverage, PassMark DirectX 9 shows 183, DirectX 11 shows 128, and DirectX 10 and DirectX 12 both show 76. The PassMark G2D score of 709 covers 2D operations, and PassMark GPU Compute shows 7729.

The LX MAX cannot be assigned wins in any benchmark category because the database contains no scores for it. Its theoretical specifications suggest raw compute capacity, but there are no recorded measurements to confirm real-world behavior. The data indicates that the LX MAX is an Active product with a 50th percentile ranking, but that ranking is not supported by any individual test results in the record.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural lineages. Intel Arc B580 uses Xe2-HPG on TSMC 5 nm, with 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 72.1M per mm². Lisuan Tech LX MAX uses TrueGPU on TSMC 6 nm, with transistor count and die size listed as unknown. The Intel chip has a smaller process node and a documented die, while the Lisuan Tech chip lacks those details in the database.

Shading unit counts differ sharply. The LX MAX lists 6144 shading units, compared to 2560 for the Arc B580. The LX MAX also has more texture mapping units, 192 versus 160, and more raster output pipelines, 96 versus 80. The Arc B580 includes 20 ray tracing cores, while the LX MAX has no recorded ray tracing core count. Neither part lists tensor cores. These differences in raw unit counts do not translate into measured performance, since the LX MAX has no benchmark data, but they do indicate different design targets.

Clock behavior also differs. The Arc B580 has a base clock of 2670 MHz and a boost clock of 2670 MHz. The LX MAX has no base or boost clock recorded. Memory clocks are closer: the Arc B580 runs memory at 2375 MHz with 19 Gbps effective, while the LX MAX runs memory at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective. The Arc B580 achieves 456.0 GB/s memory bandwidth, while the LX MAX achieves 432.0 GB/s.

API support shows compatibility differences. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and OpenGL 4.6. The Arc B580 supports Vulkan 1.4, while the LX MAX supports Vulkan 1.3. Display outputs also differ: the Arc B580 has 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1, while the LX MAX has 4x DisplayPort 1.4a with no HDMI. The bus interface differs as well, with the Arc B580 using PCIe 4.0 x8 and the LX MAX using PCIe 4.0 x16.

Power delivery and physical dimensions differ. The Arc B580 has a TDP of 190 W with a 1x 8-pin power connector and a suggested PSU of 450 W. The LX MAX has a TDP of 225 W with a 1x 16-pin power connector and a suggested PSU of 550 W. The Arc B580 measures 272 mm in length, 115 mm in height, and 45 mm in width. The LX MAX measures 248 mm in length, 118 mm in height, and 48 mm in width. The LX MAX is shorter but slightly taller and thicker.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 compute in the database?

A: The Lisuan Tech LX MAX lists 24.58 TFLOPS FP32, while the Intel Arc B580 lists 13.67 TFLOPS FP32. The LX MAX also lists 49.15 TFLOPS FP16, versus 27.34 TFLOPS FP16 for the Arc B580.

Q: Does the Lisuan Tech LX MAX outperform the Intel Arc B580 in recorded benchmarks?

A: No. The database contains no benchmark scores for the LX MAX. The Arc B580 has ten recorded test scores, with an average benchmark score of 23021 and a 68th percentile ranking, while the LX MAX has an average benchmark score of 0.

Q: Which card has more memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Arc B580 has 456.0 GB/s memory bandwidth, compared to 432.0 GB/s for the Lisuan Tech LX MAX. Both use 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192 bit bus.

Q: What are the power requirements for each card?

A: The Arc B580 has a TDP of 190 W and a suggested PSU of 450 W. The LX MAX has a TDP of 225 W and a suggested PSU of 550 W.

Q: Which card supports a newer Vulkan version?

A: The Intel Arc B580 supports Vulkan 1.4, while the Lisuan Tech LX MAX supports Vulkan 1.3. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and OpenGL 4.6.

Q: How do the physical sizes compare?

A: The Arc B580 is 272 mm long, 115 mm tall, and 45 mm wide. The LX MAX is 248 mm long, 118 mm tall, and 48 mm wide. Both are dual-slot cards.

Specification Differences

The table below lists only the fields where the two parts differ, based on the recorded data.

| Field | Intel Arc B580 | Lisuan Tech LX MAX |

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

| Chip | BMG-G21 | 7G106 |

| Architecture | Xe2-HPG | TrueGPU |

| Generation | Battlemage (Arc 5) | 7G100 |

| Process Node | 5 nm | 6 nm |

| Transistors | 19,600 million | unknown |

| Die Size | 272 mm² | unknown |

| Transistor Density | 72.1M / mm² | null |

| Base Clock | 2670 MHz | null |

| Boost Clock | 2670 MHz | null |

| Memory Clock | 2375 MHz 19 Gbps effective | 2250 MHz 18 Gbps effective |

| Memory Bandwidth | 456.0 GB/s | 432.0 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 2560 | 6144 |

| TMUs | 160 | 192 |

| ROPs | 80 | 96 |

| RT Cores | 20 | null |

| Pixel Rate | 213.6 GPixel/s | 192.0 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 427.2 GTexel/s | 384.0 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 13.67 TFLOPS | 24.58 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 27.34 TFLOPS (2:1) | 49.15 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | 190 W | 225 W |

| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 16-pin |

| Suggested PSU | 450 W | 550 W |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |

| Display Outputs | 1x HDMI 2.1a3x DisplayPort 2.1 | 4x DisplayPort 1.4a |

| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.3 |

| Length | 272 mm 10.7 inches | 248 mm 9.8 inches |

| Height | 115 mm 4.5 inches | 118 mm 4.6 inches |

| Width | 45 mm 1.8 inches | 48 mm 1.9 inches |

| Release Date | 2024-12-12 | 2026-03-16 |

| Predecessor | Alchemist | null |

| Launch MSRP | 249 USD | null |

| Percentile vs All GPUs | 68 | 50 |

| Avg Benchmark Score | 23021 | 0 |

| Benchmarks | 10 recorded scores | none recorded |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database has no head-to-head benchmark entries for this pair, so there are no direct comparison scores to walk through. The available comparison comes from the Arc B580's individual benchmark results and the LX MAX's absence of results. The Arc B580's average benchmark score of 23021 places it within 0.2% of the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, which shows an average score of 23061. It sits 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, which shows 22895. It is 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, which shows 23172. It is 1% behind the NVIDIA P106-100, which shows 23249. These rival deltas come directly from the recorded nearest rivals data for the Arc B580.

The LX MAX has no nearest rivals recorded and no benchmark scores, so it cannot be positioned relative to other GPUs in the same way. Its 50th percentile ranking is the only comparative data point, and that percentile is not tied to any measured score in the record. The theoretical specifications for the LX MAX, including 6144 shading units and 24.58 TFLOPS FP32, suggest a high compute ceiling, but the database provides no evidence of how that ceiling translates into actual workload performance.

The Arc B580's individual scores show where its strengths sit. The Geekbench Vulkan result of 109672 is the highest recorded score for the card across the ten tests, indicating strong API-level compute and graphics performance. The PassMark G3D score of 15748 is the highest PassMark score, covering general 3D rendering. The PassMark GPU Compute score of 7729 covers compute workloads. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3068 is the only modern DirectX 12 workload in the record. Legacy DirectX performance is more modest: PassMark DirectX 9 shows 183, DirectX 11 shows 128, and DirectX 10 and DirectX 12 both show 76. PassMark G2D shows 709.

Because the LX MAX has no benchmark entries, any statement about its real-world performance would rely on specifications alone. The database does not support such an analysis. The Arc B580, by contrast, has a full set of measurements across compute, 3D rendering, legacy APIs, and 2D operations.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split. The Intel Arc B580 is the only one of the two with measured performance. Its ten benchmark scores, average score of 23021, and 68th percentile ranking give it a documented performance profile. The Lisuan Tech LX MAX has no benchmark scores, no nearest rivals, and an average score of 0. Anyone selecting a GPU based on recorded data should treat the Arc B580 as the verified option and the LX MAX as an unverified one.

For workloads where API support matters, the Arc B580 holds the edge with Vulkan 1.4 versus Vulkan 1.3 on the LX MAX. For display connectivity, the Arc B580 offers HDMI 2.1a and DisplayPort 2.1, while the LX MAX offers only DisplayPort 1.4a outputs. For power efficiency, the Arc B580 draws 190 W with a 450 W suggested PSU, compared to 225 W and 550 W for the LX MAX. For memory bandwidth, the Arc B580 delivers 456.0 GB/s versus 432.0 GB/s.

The LX MAX has advantages in the raw specification sheet. It lists 6144 shading units, 192 TMUs, 96 ROPs, 24.58 TFLOPS FP32, and 49.15 TFLOPS FP16. It also uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, double the lane width of the Arc B580's PCIe 4.0 x8. It is shorter at 248 mm, which may matter in compact cases. None of these specifications are confirmed by measured results in the database.

The recorded data points to the Arc B580 as the part with proven performance and a full feature set, including ray tracing cores, a documented die, and a release date of 2024-12-12. The LX MAX remains a specification-only entry with a 2026-03-16 release date and no measured evidence. For a builder who requires benchmark-verified performance, the Arc B580 is the choice. For a builder who values the LX MAX's higher listed compute figures and PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, the data cannot confirm how those figures behave under real workloads. The verdict from the database is straightforward: the Arc B580 has the numbers to back its position, while the LX MAX does not.