Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile vs Intel Arc Graphics 24EU Comparison

FAQ

Q: What is the primary architectural difference between the Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile and the Intel Arc Graphics 24EU?

A: The Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile uses the Xe3-LPG architecture on the Wildcat Lake chip, fabricated by Intel on a 3 nm process. The Intel Arc Graphics 24EU uses the Xe-LPG architecture on the Arrow Lake-S chip, also on a 3 nm process but fabricated by TSMC.

Q: Which GPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile has a boost clock of 2300 MHz, while the Intel Arc Graphics 24EU has a boost clock of 2000 MHz. Both share the same 300 MHz base clock.

Q: How do the shading unit counts compare between the two?

A: The Intel Arc Graphics 24EU has 192 shading units, which is 50% more than the 128 shading units found in the Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile. The 24EU also has 12 texture mapping units and 6 raster operation units, compared to 8 TMUs and 4 ROPs on the 1 Xe Mobile.

Q: What is the measured performance difference in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark?

A: Only the Intel Arc Graphics 24EU has a recorded benchmark score of 733 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so no direct comparison is possible.

Q: How does the Intel Arc Graphics 24EU compare to its nearest rivals in terms of percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Arc Graphics 24EU sits at the 3rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU and Intel Arc Graphics 64EU, both with identical average scores of 733 (0% delta), followed by the AMD Radeon HD 6470M at 723 (1.4% ahead) and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 415M at 751 (2.4% behind).

Q: What are the power consumption figures for each GPU?

A: The Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile has a TDP of 25 W, while the Intel Arc Graphics 24EU has a TDP of 65 W. Both are integrated graphics processors with no dedicated power connectors.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs belong to different generation families within Intel's Arc lineup. The Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile is part of the Arc Graphics-M (Wildcat Lake) generation, built on the Xe3-LPG architecture. The Intel Arc Graphics 24EU belongs to the Arc Graphics (Arrow Lake) generation, using the older Xe-LPG architecture. This generational gap explains several structural differences.

The manufacturing situation also differs. Both chips are built on a 3 nm process, but the Wildcat Lake chip is fabricated by Intel's own foundry, while the Arrow Lake-S chip is fabricated by TSMC. The Arrow Lake-S chip is a full SoC with 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 73.3M per mm². The Wildcat Lake chip has unknown transistor and die size figures in the database.

The execution unit layout differs significantly. The 1 Xe Mobile designates a single Xe core, which translates to 128 shading units, 8 TMUs, and 4 ROPs. The 24EU designation means 24 execution units, yielding 192 shading units, 12 TMUs, and 6 ROPs. The 1 Xe Mobile also includes 1 ray tracing core, while the 24EU has no ray tracing cores listed.

Clock behavior favors the mobile part. The 1 Xe Mobile boosts to 2300 MHz versus 2000 MHz for the 24EU, a 15% higher peak clock. Both start at a 300 MHz base clock. The higher boost clock partially compensates for the smaller execution resource pool, but the math shows the 24EU still holds raw throughput advantages.

Bus interface differs as well. The 1 Xe Mobile uses an IGP interface, typical of a mobile processor. The 24EU uses a Ring Bus interface, reflecting its desktop Arrow Lake-S integration. Display outputs are "Portable Device Dependent" for the mobile part and "Motherboard Dependent" for the desktop part.

The 24EU carries a significantly higher TDP at 65 W versus 25 W for the 1 Xe Mobile. That 40 W gap reflects both the larger execution engine and the desktop power envelope. The 1 Xe Mobile's lower power draw aligns with its mobile positioning.

The Verdict

The recorded data presents an asymmetric comparison. The Intel Arc Graphics 24EU has a measurable 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 733, placing it at the 3rd percentile of all GPUs. The Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile has no benchmark scores in the database, meaning its performance cannot be quantified against the 24EU.

For users choosing based on recorded data alone, the 24EU is the only part with verified performance numbers. Its score ties exactly with the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU and 64EU, all at 733. It sits 1.4% above the AMD Radeon HD 6470M and 2.4% below the NVIDIA GeForce GT 415M. These deltas are small, indicating a tightly clustered performance tier.

The 1 Xe Mobile offers structural advantages in clock speed. A 2300 MHz boost versus 2000 MHz gives it a 15% clock advantage. It also consumes 25 W versus 65 W, making it the more power-efficient design on paper. The ray tracing core is a unique feature not present on the 24EU.

The choice depends on the platform. The 1 Xe Mobile targets mobile processors with its 25 W TDP and IGP bus interface. The 24EU targets desktop Arrow Lake-S systems with its 65 W TDP and Ring Bus interface. Neither part can be installed in the other's platform.

The 24EU is the better choice for users who prioritize raw shading throughput and want a verified benchmark score. The 1 Xe Mobile is the better choice for users who prioritize clock speed, ray tracing capability, and power efficiency in a mobile form factor.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile | Intel Arc Graphics 24EU |

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

| Architecture | Xe3-LPG | Xe-LPG |

| Generation | Arc Graphics-M (Wildcat Lake) | Arc Graphics (Arrow Lake) |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | Unknown | 17,800 million |

| Die Size | Unknown | 243 mm² |

| Transistor Density | Unknown | 73.3M / mm² |

| Boost Clock | 2300 MHz | 2000 MHz |

| Shading Units | 128 | 192 |

| TMUs | 8 | 12 |

| ROPs | 4 | 6 |

| RT Cores | 1 | None |

| Pixel Rate | 9.200 GPixel/s | 12.00 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 18.40 GTexel/s | 24.00 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 588.8 GFLOPS | 768.0 GFLOPS |

| FP16 | 1,177.6 GFLOPS (2:1) | 1.536 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | 25 W | 65 W |

| Bus Interface | IGP | Ring Bus |

| Display Outputs | Portable Device Dependent | Motherboard Dependent |

| Release Date | 2026-04-15 | 2024-10-23 |

| Predecessor | HD Graphics-M | HD Graphics |

Both parts share base clocks of 300 MHz, system shared memory, DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan 1.4, and IGP slot width. Neither has a launch MSRP listed.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct benchmark comparisons are unavailable because the database contains no recorded scores for the Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile. The Intel Arc Graphics 24EU has exactly one benchmark entry: 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 with a score of 733.

What the data does show is how the 24EU positions against its nearest rivals. It matches the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU and 64EU at exactly 733 points. It outperforms the AMD Radeon HD 6470M by 1.4% (733 versus 723). It trails the NVIDIA GeForce GT 415M by 2.4% (733 versus 751). These margins are minimal, placing all four parts within a narrow performance band.

The compute rate figures provide a structural comparison. The 24EU delivers 768.0 GFLOPS of FP32 throughput versus 588.8 GFLOPS for the 1 Xe Mobile, a 30.4% advantage. In FP16, the 24EU delivers 1.536 TFLOPS versus 1,177.6 GFLOPS, a 30.4% advantage as well. Texture rate runs 24.00 GTexel/s against 18.40 GTexel/s, a 30.4% gap. Pixel rate shows 12.00 GPixel/s versus 9.200 GPixel/s, also a 30.4% difference. These consistent deltas reflect the 1.5x shading unit ratio (192 versus 128) applied at slightly different clock speeds.

The 1 Xe Mobile counters with its clock advantage. A 2300 MHz boost versus 2000 MHz represents a 15% higher peak. This partially offsets the execution resource deficit, but not fully. The 24EU's raw throughput advantages remain decisive in theoretical peak calculations.

The 1 Xe Mobile includes 1 ray tracing core, which the 24EU lacks entirely. This gives the mobile part a feature advantage for ray-traced workloads, though no benchmark data exists to quantify the impact.

Power efficiency favors the 1 Xe Mobile. It delivers 588.8 GFLOPS at 25 W, yielding 23.55 GFLOPS per watt. The 24EU delivers 768.0 GFLOPS at 65 W, yielding 11.82 GFLOPS per watt. The mobile part is roughly twice as efficient in FP32 throughput per watt, a meaningful distinction for thermally constrained systems.

The release timeline shows the 24EU launched on 2024-10-23, while the 1 Xe Mobile launched on 2026-04-15, a gap of roughly 18 months. The newer architecture in the 1 Xe Mobile (Xe3-LPG versus Xe-LPG) aligns with its later arrival.

In the absence of direct head-to-head benchmark data, the recorded figures indicate the 24EU holds the performance crown in raw throughput, while the 1 Xe Mobile holds the efficiency crown. The 3rd percentile ranking for the 24EU suggests both parts operate in the entry-level integrated graphics tier.