Intel Arc G3 Extreme vs Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results for the Intel Arc G3 Extreme versus the Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350. Neither part has an average benchmark score entered, and both sit at the 50th percentile among all GPUs in the database. The wins tally is zero for each side, indicating that no comparative workload data has been logged for this pairing.

What the data does show is a massive gap in raw compute specifications, which provides a basis for projecting relative performance in specific workload categories. The Data Center GPU Max 1350 delivers 44.44 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, while the Arc G3 Extreme produces 7.680 TFLOPS. That places the data center part at roughly 5.8 times the FP32 throughput of the integrated graphics solution. In FP16, the difference narrows somewhat in ratio terms but remains lopsided: the Max 1350 achieves 44.44 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio, while the Arc G3 Extreme reaches 15.36 TFLOPS using a 2:1 rate. The data center part still leads by a factor of about 2.9 in raw FP16 output.

Texture throughput tells a similar story. The Max 1350 posts 1,388.8 GTexel/s, while the Arc G3 Extreme manages 120.0 GTexel/s. That is an 11.6x advantage for the Ponte Vecchio-based card. Pixel rate is the one metric where the integrated part comes out ahead: the Arc G3 Extreme records 60.00 GPixel/s, whereas the Max 1350 shows 0 MPixel/s. This reflects the data center card having zero ROPs, as it is not designed for traditional rasterized display output.

Memory bandwidth is another decisive separator. The Max 1350 uses 96 GB of HBM2e across an 8192-bit bus, yielding 2.46 TB/s of bandwidth. The Arc G3 Extreme relies on system shared memory with bandwidth described as system dependent, so no fixed figure exists in the database. The data center card also has a dedicated memory clock of 1200 MHz with 2.4 Gbps effective data rate, while the integrated part shares system memory timing.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from entirely different Intel design lineages. The Arc G3 Extreme uses the Panther Lake chip with Xe3-LPG architecture, belonging to the Arc Graphics-M (Panther Lake) generation. The Data Center GPU Max 1350 uses the Ponte Vecchio chip with Generation 12.5 architecture, from the Data Center GPU (Ponte Vecchio) family. These are not iterative siblings; they target separate market segments with fundamentally different silicon.

Process technology differs substantially. The Arc G3 Extreme is built on a 3 nm node at Intel's foundry. The Max 1350 uses a 10 nm node, also from Intel. The data center part compensates for its larger process with an enormous die: 1280 mm² and 100,000 million transistors. The Arc G3 Extreme has no transistor or die size figures recorded. Transistor density for the Max 1350 is listed at 78.1M per mm². The integrated part does not report this metric.

Execution resource counts diverge sharply. The Arc G3 Extreme contains 1536 shading units, 48 TMUs, 24 ROPs, and 12 ray tracing cores. The Max 1350 packs 14336 shading units, 896 TMUs, 0 ROPs, and 112 ray tracing cores. The data center GPU has roughly 9.3x the shading units, 18.7x the texture units, and 9.3x the ray tracing cores. Neither part lists tensor cores in the database.

Clock behavior also differs. The Arc G3 Extreme runs at a 300 MHz base clock with a 2500 MHz boost. The Max 1350 starts at 750 MHz base and boosts to 1550 MHz. The integrated part's higher boost clock partially offsets its smaller execution array, but not enough to close the compute gap. The integrated GPU also reports a memory clock of system shared, while the data center part uses dedicated HBM2e at 1200 MHz.

API support shows a notable split. The Arc G3 Extreme supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The Max 1350 supports DirectX 12 (12_1) and OpenGL 4.6, but lists no Vulkan support. For modern gaming workloads that rely on DirectX 12 Ultimate features, the integrated part has the newer API baseline. The data center card's API set aligns more with compute and server use cases.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear functional separation. The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350 dominates in FP32 compute, FP16 compute, texture throughput, memory capacity, memory bandwidth, and shading unit count. Its 44.44 TFLOPS FP32 and 2.46 TB/s bandwidth place it in a completely different performance class for compute-heavy workloads. The 96 GB HBM2e frame buffer is suited for large model inference and rendering tasks that exceed the memory capacity of any integrated solution.

The Intel Arc G3 Extreme wins on pixel rate, API modernity, power efficiency, and form factor. Its 60.00 GPixel/s output, 12 Ultimate support, 80 W TDP, and integrated package make it appropriate for portable devices where display output and low power draw matter. The Max 1350 consumes 450 W, requires an 850 W suggested PSU, uses an OAM Module slot, and has no display outputs.

Users who need rendering, scientific compute, or large memory footprints should select the Data Center GPU Max 1350 based on the recorded specifications. Users who need a GPU integrated into a mobile system with DirectX 12 Ultimate capability and no discrete power connectors should choose the Arc G3 Extreme. The data does not support using the Max 1350 for any workload requiring pixel output, and it does not support using the Arc G3 Extreme for high-throughput compute tasks.

Specification Differences

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

• Chip: Panther Lake vs Ponte Vecchio
• Architecture: Xe3-LPG vs Generation 12.5
• Generation: Arc Graphics-M (Panther Lake) vs Data Center GPU (Ponte Vecchio)
• Process node: 3 nm vs 10 nm
• Transistors: unknown vs 100,000 million
• Die size: unknown vs 1280 mm²
• Transistor density: not listed vs 78.1M / mm²
• Base clock: 300 MHz vs 750 MHz
• Boost clock: 2500 MHz vs 1550 MHz
• Memory clock: System Shared vs 1200 MHz (2.4 Gbps effective)
• Memory size: System Shared vs 96 GB
• Memory type: System Shared vs HBM2e
• Bus width: System Shared vs 8192 bit
• Bandwidth: System Dependent vs 2.46 TB/s
• Shading units: 1536 vs 14336
• TMUs: 48 vs 896
• ROPs: 24 vs 0
• RT cores: 12 vs 112
• Pixel rate: 60.00 GPixel/s vs 0 MPixel/s
• Texture rate: 120.0 GTexel/s vs 1,388.8 GTexel/s
• FP32: 7.680 TFLOPS vs 44.44 TFLOPS
• FP16: 15.36 TFLOPS (2:1) vs 44.44 TFLOPS (1:1)
• TDP: 80 W vs 450 W
• Slot width: IGP vs OAM Module
• Power connectors: None vs not listed
• Suggested PSU: not listed vs 850 W
• Bus interface: IGP vs PCIe 5.0 x16
• Display outputs: Portable Device Dependent vs No outputs
• DirectX: 12 Ultimate (12_2) vs 12 (12_1)
• Vulkan: 1.4 vs not listed
• Release date: 2026-05-31 vs 2023-01-09
• Successor: not listed vs H3C Graphics

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 compute performance?

A: The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350 records 44.44 TFLOPS FP32, compared to 7.680 TFLOPS for the Intel Arc G3 Extreme.

Q: Does the Intel Arc G3 Extreme support ray tracing?

A: Yes, it includes 12 ray tracing cores. The Data Center GPU Max 1350 includes 112 ray tracing cores.

Q: Can the Data Center GPU Max 1350 drive a display?

A: No. The database lists its display outputs as "No outputs" and its pixel rate as 0 MPixel/s, with 0 ROPs.

Q: What memory configuration does the Data Center GPU Max 1350 use?

A: It uses 96 GB of HBM2e memory with an 8192-bit bus and 2.46 TB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate?

A: The Intel Arc G3 Extreme supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2). The Data Center GPU Max 1350 only supports DirectX 12 (12_1).

Q: What is the power draw difference between the two?

A: The Arc G3 Extreme has an 80 W TDP, while the Data Center GPU Max 1350 has a 450 W TDP with a suggested PSU of 850 W.