Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data contains only one benchmark result for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010, a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 run scoring 2,893 points. The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile has no benchmark scores listed in the database, meaning no direct head-to-head comparison is possible from the recorded measurements.

The RTX 4010's score places it at the 18th percentile among all GPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals show a remarkably tight cluster: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB scores 2,907 (0.5% ahead), the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF scores 2,910 (0.6% ahead), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB scores 2,913 (0.7% ahead). The NVIDIA Quadro P600 scores 2,923, which is 1% ahead of the RTX 4010. This grouping indicates the RTX 4010 delivers performance within 1% of four established desktop and professional parts, a narrow margin that suggests the 3DMark Steel Nomad workload is not sensitive to the architectural differences among these cards.

The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile's theoretical throughput figures can be compared against the RTX 4010's measured capabilities. The Intel part delivers 1,280.0 GFLOPS of FP32 compute, while the RTX 4010 delivers 2.706 TFLOPS, which is roughly 2.1 times higher. Pixel throughput tells a similar story: the Intel iGPU reaches 20.00 GPixel/s, while the RTX 4010 reaches 28.19 GPixel/s, a 41% advantage. Texture rate is closer, with Intel at 40.00 GTexel/s and NVIDIA at 42.29 GTexel/s, only about a 6% gap.

These figures must be interpreted carefully. The Intel part is an integrated GPU with system-shared memory, making its real-world bandwidth dependent on the host system's memory configuration. The RTX 4010 has dedicated 4 GB GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus delivering 96.00 GB/s. The database lists the Intel memory bandwidth as "System Dependent," which means its effective throughput in gaming or compute workloads will vary with the platform in which it is installed.

In the only recorded benchmark, the RTX 4010's 2,893 score sits just below the 2,900 mark, a figure that four rival cards cluster around within a single percentage point. The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile has no such measurement, so its standing relative to this group cannot be established from the database.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 4010 wins on every measurable metric in the database. Its FP32 compute of 2.706 TFLOPS more than doubles the Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile's 1,280.0 GFLOPS. Its pixel rate of 28.19 GPixel/s exceeds the Intel part's 20.00 GPixel/s. Its texture rate of 42.29 GTexel/s edges out the Intel's 40.00 GTexel/s. The RTX 4010 also brings dedicated memory: 4 GB of GDDR6 at 96.00 GB/s, whereas the Intel iGPU relies on system-shared memory with bandwidth that varies by platform.

The RTX 4010 also has more hardware resources across the board. It packs 768 shading units against Intel's 256, 24 texture mapping units against 16, 16 ROPs against 8, 6 ray tracing cores against 2, and 24 tensor cores where the Intel part lists none. Clock speeds favor NVIDIA as well: the RTX 4010 runs at a 1,417 MHz base and 1,762 MHz boost, while the Intel iGPU operates at 300 MHz base and 2,500 MHz boost. The Intel boost clock is higher, but the much larger NVIDIA core count and higher base clock produce greater aggregate throughput.

The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile wins on power efficiency and integration. Its 25 W TDP is half the RTX 4010's 50 W. It is an IGP with no power connectors and no slot width, designed to be built into a processor package. The RTX 4010 is a single-slot card measuring 163 mm in length and 69 mm in height, requiring a PCIe 4.0 x8 slot and a suggested 250 W power supply. The Intel part uses the Xe3-LPG architecture on Intel's 3 nm process, while the RTX 4010 uses the Ampere architecture on Samsung's 8 nm process. The process node difference explains part of the efficiency gap, though the two designs target entirely different use cases.

The RTX 4010's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2,893 places it in the 18th percentile of all GPUs, a low overall standing but one that is consistent with its compact form factor and modest 50 W power envelope. The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile has no percentile rating because it has no recorded benchmark scores, leaving its relative standing unknown.

The Verdict

The data supports only one conclusion: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 is the stronger performer in every category with recorded measurements. Its FP32 throughput is more than double the Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile's, its pixel rate is 41% higher, and its texture rate is 6% higher. It has 3 times the shading units, 1.5 times the texture mapping units, 2 times the ROPs, 3 times the ray tracing cores, and 24 tensor cores where the Intel part has none. It carries dedicated GDDR6 memory with 96.00 GB/s of bandwidth, while the Intel iGPU depends on system-shared memory.

The RTX 4010's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2,893 confirms it operates within 1% of the RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB, RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF, RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB, and Quadro P600. That is a meaningful data point for buyers considering the RTX 4010 for DX12 workloads.

The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile's advantages are limited to integration and power draw. At 25 W with no power connectors and no slot occupancy, it suits compact portable devices where the RTX 4010's 50 W TDP, 163 mm length, and single-slot footprint would not fit. The Intel part also uses a 3 nm process from Intel, compared to the RTX 4010's 8 nm Samsung process, and it supports the same API levels: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

For users who need dedicated graphics performance, the RTX 4010 is the clear choice from the recorded data. For users who need an integrated solution in a portable device with half the power draw, the Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile is the only option that fits, though its performance cannot be quantified from the database because no benchmark scores are recorded for it.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 in FP32 performance?

A: The RTX 4010 delivers 2.706 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, while the Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile delivers 1,280.0 GFLOPS. The RTX 4010 offers roughly 2.1 times the FP32 throughput.

Q: What is the RTX 4010's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score and how does it compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4010 scores 2,893 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB scores 2,907 (0.5% ahead), the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF scores 2,910 (0.6% ahead), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB scores 2,913 (0.7% ahead), and the NVIDIA Quadro P600 scores 2,923 (1% ahead).

Q: What memory configurations do the two GPUs use?

A: The RTX 4010 has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus with 96.00 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile uses system-shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth.

Q: What are the power requirements for each GPU?

A: The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile has a 25 W TDP and uses no power connectors. The RTX 4010 has a 50 W TDP, uses no power connectors, and has a suggested power supply of 250 W.

Q: Which GPU has more ray tracing cores?

A: The RTX 4010 has 6 ray tracing cores, while the Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile has 2. The RTX 4010 also has 24 tensor cores, while the Intel part lists none.

Q: What is the release date of each GPU?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 was released on April 15, 2024. The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile has a release date of April 15, 2026.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different manufacturers and use entirely different design philosophies. Intel's Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile uses the Wildcat Lake chip with the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel's 3 nm process. NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4010 uses the GA107 chip with the Ampere architecture, built on Samsung's 8 nm process. The RTX 4010's die is 200 mm² and contains 8,700 million transistors, giving a transistor density of 43.5M per mm². Intel does not disclose transistor count or die size for its part.

The RTX 4010 is a discrete card with a single-slot form factor, 163 mm long and 69 mm tall, using a PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface. It has four mini-DisplayPort 1.4a outputs. The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile is an IGP with no slot width, no power connectors, and display outputs described as "Portable Device Dependent," meaning its video output options depend on the host device.

Core counts differ substantially. The RTX 4010 has 768 shading units, 24 texture mapping units, 16 ROPs, 6 ray tracing cores, and 24 tensor cores. The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile has 256 shading units, 16 texture mapping units, 8 ROPs, and 2 ray tracing cores, with no tensor cores listed. These resource differences drive the performance gap seen in the theoretical throughput numbers: the RTX 4010's pixel rate is 28.19 GPixel/s versus 20.00 GPixel/s for Intel, and its texture rate is 42.29 GTexel/s versus 40.00 GTexel/s.

Clock behavior differs as well. The Intel part has a low 300 MHz base clock but a high 2,500 MHz boost clock. The RTX 4010 runs at 1,417 MHz base and 1,762 MHz boost. The Intel boost clock is 42% higher than NVIDIA's, but the NVIDIA part's larger core count and higher base clock yield more aggregate throughput.

Memory architecture is a fundamental split. The RTX 4010 uses 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus with 96.00 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part uses system-shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth, meaning its performance scales with the host system's memory subsystem. The RTX 4010's memory clock is listed as 1500 MHz with 12 Gbps effective speed.

Both parts support the same API levels: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The RTX 4010 is in the GeForce 40-series and succeeds the GeForce 30 series, with the GeForce 50 series as its successor. The Intel part belongs to the Arc Graphics-M (Wildcat Lake) generation and succeeds HD Graphics-M. Both are listed as Active in production status.

The RTX 4010's 18th percentile ranking among all GPUs reflects its modest performance tier despite its modern feature set. The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile has no percentile ranking because no benchmark scores are recorded. The process node difference, 3 nm for Intel versus 8 nm for NVIDIA, suggests Intel's part achieves its 25 W TDP through a more advanced manufacturing process, while NVIDIA's 50 W TDP accommodates a larger, higher-throughput design.