Intel Arc G3 vs Intel Data Center GPU Max 1100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no recorded benchmark scores for either product, so direct performance comparisons must be derived from their computed specifications rather than measured results. The Intel Arc G3 and Intel Data Center GPU Max 1100 occupy entirely different segments, and the raw numbers confirm this immediately.

The Max 1100 delivers 22.22 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, which is 3.6 times the Arc G3's 6.144 TFLOPS. In FP16 workloads, the gap narrows slightly but remains substantial: the Max 1100 sustains 22.22 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio, while the Arc G3 achieves 12.29 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio, meaning the Max 1100 holds a 1.8x advantage in half-precision throughput. Texture rate tells a similar story, with the Max 1100 producing 694.4 GTexel/s versus 96.00 GTexel/s for the Arc G3, a 7.2x difference. The Max 1100's pixel rate of 0 MPixel/s is an outlier caused by its lack of ROPs, while the Arc G3 manages 48.00 GPixel/s.

Memory bandwidth separates these two by an even wider margin. The Max 1100 accesses 48 GB of HBM2e across an 8192-bit bus, yielding 1.23 TB/s of bandwidth. The Arc G3 uses system shared memory with bandwidth described as system dependent, so no fixed figure exists in the database. That architectural choice makes the Max 1100's bandwidth advantage effectively absolute for dedicated workloads, while the Arc G3's performance hinges entirely on the host platform's memory subsystem.

Clock speeds favor the Arc G3 in raw frequency. Its boost clock reaches 2400 MHz versus 1550 MHz for the Max 1100, and its base clock of 300 MHz is far lower, reflecting the power envelope difference. The Arc G3's 25 W TDP versus the Max 1100's 300 W TDP shows a 12x power disparity, which explains why the Max 1100 can sustain nearly four times the FP32 throughput despite lower clocks: it has far more shading units (7168 versus 1280), TMUs (448 versus 40), and RT cores (56 versus 10).

Architecture Differences

The Arc G3 is built on Panther Lake silicon using the Xe3-LPG architecture, fabricated on Intel's 3 nm process. The Max 1100 uses Ponte Vecchio silicon with Generation 12.5 architecture, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process. The transistor counts reflect this generational gap: the Max 1100 packs 100,000 million transistors across a 1280 mm² die, achieving a density of 78.1M transistors per mm². The Arc G3's transistor count and die size are recorded as unknown, but its 3 nm node and integrated design imply a much smaller physical footprint.

The Max 1100's memory subsystem is a dedicated, fixed configuration: 48 GB of HBM2e on an 8192-bit bus with 1.23 TB/s bandwidth. The Arc G3, by contrast, shares system memory with no dedicated VRAM, no fixed bus width, and bandwidth that varies with the host system. This is the fundamental architectural split: one is a discrete accelerator with its own high-bandwidth memory pool, the other is an integrated graphics processor dependent on shared resources.

API support differs meaningfully. The Arc G3 reaches DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The Max 1100 supports DirectX 12 (12_1) and OpenGL 4.6, but has no Vulkan support recorded. The Arc G3's newer DirectX feature level and Vulkan compatibility indicate a graphics-first design, while the Max 1100's absence of Vulkan and its lack of display outputs point toward compute-centric deployment.

Physical and power characteristics diverge completely. The Arc G3 is an IGP with no slot width, no power connectors, and no dedicated PSU requirement. The Max 1100 is a dual-slot card measuring 267 mm (10.5 inches) in length, requiring a single 12-pin power connector and a 700 W suggested power supply. The Max 1100 has no display outputs, while the Arc G3's outputs are portable device dependent, meaning it drives displays through the host device.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 compute performance?

A: The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1100 delivers 22.22 TFLOPS of FP32, which is 3.6 times the Arc G3's 6.144 TFLOPS.

Q: How do their memory configurations compare?

A: The Max 1100 has 48 GB of HBM2e on an 8192-bit bus with 1.23 TB/s bandwidth. The Arc G3 uses system shared memory with no fixed size, type, bus width, or bandwidth; its bandwidth is listed as system dependent.

Q: Which product supports Vulkan?

A: Only the Arc G3 supports Vulkan, with version 1.4. The Max 1100 has no Vulkan support listed in the database.

Q: What are their power requirements?

A: The Arc G3 is an IGP with a 25 W TDP and no power connectors. The Max 1100 has a 300 W TDP, requires a 1x 12-pin power connector, and carries a 700 W suggested PSU rating.

Q: Do both GPUs have the same DirectX feature level?

A: No. The Arc G3 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), while the Max 1100 supports DirectX 12 (12_1), a lower feature level.

Q: Which GPU has more ray tracing cores?

A: The Max 1100 has 56 RT cores, while the Arc G3 has 10, a 5.6x difference in favor of the Max 1100.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Arc G3 | Intel Data Center GPU Max 1100 |

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

| Chip | Panther Lake | Ponte Vecchio |

| Architecture | Xe3-LPG | Generation 12.5 |

| Process Node | 3 nm | 10 nm |

| Transistors | unknown | 100,000 million |

| Die Size | unknown | 1280 mm² |

| Transistor Density | null | 78.1M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 300 MHz | 1000 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2400 MHz | 1550 MHz |

| Memory Clock | System Shared | 600 MHz (1200 Mbps effective) |

| Memory Size | System Shared | 48 GB |

| Memory Type | System Shared | HBM2e |

| Memory Bus Width | System Shared | 8192 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | System Dependent | 1.23 TB/s |

| Shading Units | 1280 | 7168 |

| TMUs | 40 | 448 |

| ROPs | 20 | 0 |

| RT Cores | 10 | 56 |

| Pixel Rate | 48.00 GPixel/s | 0 MPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 96.00 GTexel/s | 694.4 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 6.144 TFLOPS | 22.22 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 12.29 TFLOPS (2:1) | 22.22 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 25 W | 300 W |

| Slot Width | IGP | Dual-slot |

| Power Connectors | None | 1x 12-pin |

| Suggested PSU | null | 700 W |

| Bus Interface | IGP | PCIe 5.0 x16 |

| Display Outputs | Portable Device Dependent | No outputs |

| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (12_1) |

| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |

| Vulkan | 1.4 | null |

| Length | null | 267 mm (10.5 inches) |

| Release Date | 2026-05-31 | 2023-01-09 |

| Successor | null | H3C Graphics |

Where Each One Wins

The Arc G3 wins in efficiency and mobility. Its 25 W TDP allows it to operate as an integrated processor with no power connectors and no additional PSU requirement. Its boost clock of 2400 MHz, 60% higher than the Max 1100's 1550 MHz, indicates responsiveness in latency-sensitive tasks. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4, making it the better fit for modern graphics workloads on portable devices. Its 48.00 GPixel/s pixel rate, while modest in absolute terms, is functional for display output, which the Max 1100 lacks entirely.

The Max 1100 wins in raw throughput and capacity. Its 22.22 TFLOPS FP32 and FP16 performance, 48 GB of HBM2e, and 1.23 TB/s bandwidth position it for large-scale compute tasks. The 7168 shading units and 448 TMUs provide massive parallel processing capability, and the 56 RT cores exceed the Arc G3's 10 by a factor of 5.6. Its PCIe 5.0 x16 interface connects to host systems at high bandwidth, and its 267 mm dual-slot form factor is a standard discrete card layout. The 1000 MHz base clock, over three times the Arc G3's 300 MHz, ensures sustained throughput under load rather than burst performance.

The Verdict

The data describes two products with no meaningful overlap. The Intel Arc G3 is an integrated graphics solution for Panther Lake-based portable devices, with modest compute (6.144 TFLOPS FP32), shared memory, and display output capability. The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1100 is a discrete accelerator for data centers, with 22.22 TFLOPS of FP32, dedicated 48 GB HBM2e, no display outputs, and a 300 W TDP.

For portable devices requiring integrated graphics with modern API support including Vulkan 1.4 and DirectX 12 Ultimate, the Arc G3 is the only option between these two. For server deployments needing maximum FP32 throughput, 1.23 TB/s memory bandwidth, and 48 GB of dedicated memory, the Max 1100 is the clear choice. The Max 1100's FP32 advantage of 3.6x and its 7.2x texture rate advantage make it overwhelmingly stronger for compute-bound workloads, while the Arc G3's 12x lower TDP and integrated form factor make it viable where the Max 1100 cannot physically fit or operate.

The Max 1100's release date of 2023-01-09 and successor designation of H3C Graphics indicate it belongs to an earlier generation, while the Arc G3's 2026-05-31 release places it as a newer product. Despite this generational gap, the Max 1100's dedicated memory pool and far larger silicon (1280 mm², 100,000 million transistors) give it capabilities the Arc G3 cannot approach. Users needing a display output must choose the Arc G3, as the Max 1100 provides none. Users needing sustained heavy compute must choose the Max 1100, as the Arc G3's system shared memory and 25 W envelope cannot support equivalent workloads. The database shows both products serve distinct purposes with no ambiguity about which fits which role.