Intel Arc G3 vs Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the Intel Arc G3 and the Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550. Both products sit at the 50th percentile against all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 0 for each. This means neither part has a measured performance baseline that can be compared directly.

What the data does provide is a stark contrast in raw compute specifications. The Arc G3 delivers 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, while the Data Center GPU Max 1550 delivers 52.43 TFLOPS. That is a 8.5x difference in single-precision throughput. In FP16, the gap narrows slightly on a per-clock basis: the Arc G3 achieves 12.29 TFLOPS using a 2:1 ratio, while the Data Center GPU Max 1550 achieves 52.43 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio. The Max 1550 still leads by a factor of roughly 4.3x in half-precision work.

Texture throughput follows a similar pattern. The Arc G3 renders 96.00 GTexel/s, while the Data Center GPU Max 1550 renders 1,638.4 GTexel/s. That is a 17x advantage for the data center part. Pixel rate tells a different story: the Arc G3 outputs 48.00 GPixel/s, while the Data Center GPU Max 1550 outputs 0 MPixel/s. The Max 1550 has no ROPs, which makes it unsuitable for traditional rasterized display output.

Clock speeds also differ markedly. The Arc G3 has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost of 2400 MHz. The Data Center GPU Max 1550 runs at a base of 900 MHz and a boost of 1600 MHz. The Arc G3 reaches a higher boost clock, but the Max 1550 compensates with far more execution units. The shading unit count is 1280 for the Arc G3 versus 16384 for the Max 1550, a 12.8x difference. Texture mapping units number 40 versus 1024, a 25.6x difference. Ray tracing cores are 10 versus 128, a 12.8x difference.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc G3 wins in scenarios that require power efficiency and integration. Its thermal design power is 25 W, compared to 600 W for the Data Center GPU Max 1550. The Arc G3 is an integrated graphics processor with an IGP bus interface, meaning it shares system memory and requires no power connectors. It fits in a portable device form factor, with display outputs described as portable device dependent. The Arc G3 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. That API set covers modern gaming and graphics workloads on consumer platforms.

The Data Center GPU Max 1550 wins in raw compute density and memory capacity. It carries 128 GB of HBM2e memory across an 8192-bit bus, delivering 3.28 TB/s of bandwidth. The Arc G3 uses system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth, so it cannot match the dedicated memory bandwidth of the Max 1550. The Max 1550 also has a 1000 W suggested PSU, reflecting its position as a high-power accelerator. It uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface and comes as an OAM module. It has no display outputs, so it is not meant for driving monitors. The Max 1550 supports DirectX 12 (12_1) and OpenGL 4.6, but Vulkan support is not listed.

The production status shows both parts are active. The release dates differ: the Data Center GPU Max 1550 launched on 2023-01-09, while the Arc G3 launched on 2026-05-31. The Max 1550 has a successor listed as the H3C Graphics, while the Arc G3 has no successor recorded.

The Verdict

The data indicates that these two products serve entirely different roles. The Intel Arc G3 is an integrated graphics solution for portable devices, built on a 3 nm process with the Xe3-LPG architecture and Panther Lake chip. It is designed for low power, modern API support, and display output. The 25 W TDP and IGP form factor make it suitable for thin-and-light systems where power draw and physical space are constrained.

The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 is a dedicated accelerator for compute-heavy workloads. It uses the Ponte Vecchio chip on a 10 nm process with the Generation 12.5 architecture. The 100,000 million transistors and 1280 mm² die size indicate a massive silicon investment. The 600 W TDP and 1000 W suggested PSU confirm that it belongs in server racks, not laptops.

Users who need a graphics processor for everyday computing, media playback, and light gaming on a portable device should choose the Arc G3. It offers DirectX 12 Ultimate support, Vulkan 1.4, and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. Users who need maximum FP32 throughput, huge memory capacity, and high bandwidth for data center workloads should choose the Data Center GPU Max 1550. Its 52.43 TFLOPS FP32 and 3.28 TB/s bandwidth place it in a different performance class entirely.

The absence of head-to-head benchmarks means the database cannot rank one as faster than the other in real applications. The specification gap is so large that such a comparison would be meaningless. The Arc G3 is a 25 W integrated part; the Max 1550 is a 600 W accelerator with 128 GB of HBM2e. These are not competing products. They address separate markets with separate requirements.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 performance?

A: The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 delivers 52.43 TFLOPS of FP32, while the Intel Arc G3 delivers 6.144 TFLOPS. The Max 1550 leads by a factor of roughly 8.5x.

Q: Does the Intel Arc G3 support DirectX 12 Ultimate?

A: Yes, the Arc G3 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), along with OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What memory configuration does the Data Center GPU Max 1550 use?

A: The Max 1550 uses 128 GB of HBM2e memory on an 8192-bit bus, with 3.28 TB/s of bandwidth. The Arc G3 uses system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth.

Q: Can the Data Center GPU Max 1550 output to displays?

A: No, the Max 1550 has no display outputs. The Arc G3 has display outputs described as portable device dependent.

Q: What are the thermal design power ratings for these two GPUs?

A: The Intel Arc G3 has a TDP of 25 W. The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 has a TDP of 600 W and a suggested PSU of 1000 W.

Q: Which GPU has more ray tracing cores?

A: The Data Center GPU Max 1550 has 128 ray tracing cores. The Arc G3 has 10 ray tracing cores.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Arc G3 is built on the Xe3-LPG architecture with a Panther Lake chip. It uses a 3 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database. The generation is listed as Arc Graphics-M (Panther Lake). The architecture supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 is built on the Generation 12.5 architecture with a Ponte Vecchio chip. It uses a 10 nm process node, also fabricated by Intel. The transistor count is 100,000 million, and the die size is 1280 mm², giving a transistor density of 78.1M per mm². The generation is listed as Data Center GPU (Ponte Vecchio). The architecture supports DirectX 12 (12_1) and OpenGL 4.6. Vulkan support is not listed.

The process node difference is significant. The 3 nm node of the Arc G3 is newer and denser than the 10 nm node of the Max 1550. However, the Max 1550 compensates with an enormous die and transistor budget. The Arc G3 has no recorded transistor count or die size, so a direct density comparison is not possible.

The memory architecture differs completely. The Arc G3 uses system shared memory, meaning it relies on the host system's RAM. The Max 1550 uses 128 GB of dedicated HBM2e memory. The bus width is 8192 bits for the Max 1550, while the Arc G3 uses system shared memory with no dedicated bus.

The bus interface also differs. The Arc G3 uses an IGP interface, which means it is integrated into the processor package. The Max 1550 uses PCIe 5.0 x16, which is a standard expansion slot interface for discrete accelerators.

The display output capability separates the two architectures. The Arc G3 has display outputs described as portable device dependent. The Max 1550 has no display outputs at all. This confirms that the Max 1550 is not intended for any form of visual output.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every specification field. The Arc G3 has 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, 20 ROPs, and 10 ray tracing cores. The Data Center GPU Max 1550 has 16384 shading units, 1024 texture mapping units, 0 ROPs, and 128 ray tracing cores.

The clock speeds differ. The Arc G3 runs at a base of 300 MHz and a boost of 2400 MHz. The Max 1550 runs at a base of 900 MHz and a boost of 1600 MHz. The memory clock for the Max 1550 is listed as 1600 MHz with 3.2 Gbps effective. The Arc G3 memory clock is listed as system shared.

The pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s for the Arc G3 and 0 MPixel/s for the Max 1550. The texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s for the Arc G3 and 1,638.4 GTexel/s for the Max 1550. FP32 throughput is 6.144 TFLOPS versus 52.43 TFLOPS. FP16 throughput is 12.29 TFLOPS (2:1) versus 52.43 TFLOPS (1:1).

The TDP is 25 W for the Arc G3 and 600 W for the Max 1550. The slot width is IGP for the Arc G3 and OAM Module for the Max 1550. Power connectors are listed as none for the Arc G3, while the Max 1550 has no power connector data but a suggested PSU of 1000 W.

The bus interface is IGP for the Arc G3 and PCIe 5.0 x16 for the Max 1550. Display outputs are portable device dependent for the Arc G3 and none for the Max 1550. The production status is active for both. The release date is 2026-05-31 for the Arc G3 and 2023-01-09 for the Max 1550. The Max 1550 has a successor listed as H3C Graphics, while the Arc G3 has no successor.