Intel Arc Graphics 24EU vs NVIDIA B300 SXM6 AC Comparison

FAQ

Q: What is the Intel Arc Graphics 24EU?

A: It is an integrated graphics solution from Intel, part of the Arc Graphics (Arrow Lake) generation, built on the Xe-LPG architecture using TSMC's 3 nm process. It is based on the Arrow Lake-S chip and is designed as an IGP, meaning it is integrated into the processor package.

Q: What is the NVIDIA B300 SXM6 AC?

A: It is a server-grade accelerator from NVIDIA, part of the Server Blackwell (Bxx) generation, using the Blackwell Ultra architecture. It is built on a 5 nm process, uses the GB110 chip, and is packaged as an SXM Module for data center deployment.

Q: How do their benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Arc Graphics 24EU has an average benchmark score of 733 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, placing it in the 3rd percentile of all GPUs. The NVIDIA B300 SXM6 AC has an average score of 369,831 in the Geekbench OpenCL test, placing it in the 100th percentile.

Q: What memory configurations do they use?

A: The Intel Arc Graphics 24EU uses System Shared memory, with bandwidth listed as System Dependent. The NVIDIA B300 SXM6 AC uses 288 GB of HBM3e memory with an 8192-bit bus and 8.19 TB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Which product has a higher transistor count?

A: The NVIDIA B300 SXM6 AC has 208,000 million transistors, while the Intel Arc Graphics 24EU has 17,800 million transistors. The NVIDIA part also has a larger die size at 1628 mm² compared to 243 mm² for the Intel part.

Q: What are the power requirements for each?

A: The Intel Arc Graphics 24EU has a TDP of 65 W and requires no separate power connectors. The NVIDIA B300 SXM6 AC has a TDP of 1100 W and a suggested PSU of 1500 W.

Architecture Differences

The two products represent opposite ends of the GPU spectrum, with fundamentally different design goals and architectural choices. The Intel Arc Graphics 24EU is built on the Xe-LPG architecture, a low-power integrated graphics solution fabricated on TSMC's 3 nm process. It uses the Arrow Lake-S chip with 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 73.3M per mm². The architecture is designed for efficiency within a constrained power envelope, with a TDP of 65 W.

The NVIDIA B300 SXM6 AC uses the Blackwell Ultra architecture with the GB110 chip, fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process. It packs 208,000 million transistors onto a 1628 mm² die, achieving a transistor density of 127.8M per mm². This is a massive chip designed for high-throughput compute workloads, not graphics rendering in the traditional sense. The B300 has no display outputs, confirming its server-only role.

Clock behavior differs significantly. The Intel part runs at a base clock of 300 MHz with a boost of 2000 MHz, while the NVIDIA part runs at 1665 MHz base and 2032 MHz boost. Despite the higher base clock on the NVIDIA part, the boost clocks are similar, but the raw execution resources are vastly different. The Intel part has 192 shading units, 12 TMUs, and 6 ROPs, while the NVIDIA part has 18,944 shading units, 592 TMUs, and 24 ROPs.

The NVIDIA B300 also includes 592 tensor cores, which the Intel Arc Graphics 24EU lacks entirely. This reflects the B300's focus on AI and compute acceleration. The Intel part supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, while the NVIDIA part lists N/A for all graphics APIs, reinforcing its compute-only nature.

Memory architecture is another major divergence. The Intel part uses System Shared memory, with bandwidth dependent on the host system. The NVIDIA B300 uses 288 GB of HBM3e with an 8192-bit bus and 8.19 TB/s bandwidth, a configuration optimized for massive data movement in server workloads.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc Graphics 24EU wins in scenarios requiring integrated graphics with low power draw. Its 65 W TDP and IGP form factor make it suitable for mainstream desktop processors where a discrete GPU is not needed. The data shows it delivers a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 733, which places it in the 3rd percentile of all GPUs. This is adequate for basic display output and light 2D workloads, though not for demanding gaming or compute.

The NVIDIA B300 SXM6 AC wins decisively in compute-heavy environments. Its Geekbench OpenCL score of 369,831 places it in the 100th percentile, meaning it outperforms virtually all other GPUs in the database. The 288 GB HBM3e memory with 8.19 TB/s bandwidth provides enormous capacity and throughput for large datasets. The 18,944 shading units and 592 tensor cores deliver massive parallel processing capability. This is a data center accelerator designed for AI training, scientific simulation, and high-performance computing.

In terms of head-to-head performance, there are no shared benchmark tests between the two products in the database, which makes direct comparison difficult. However, the percentile rankings are clear: the Intel part sits near the bottom of the performance distribution, while the NVIDIA part sits at the absolute top. The nearest rivals for the Intel part include other integrated or low-end discrete GPUs like the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU and 64EU, both with identical scores of 733, and the AMD Radeon HD 6470M with a score of 723. The NVIDIA B300's nearest rivals are the NVIDIA B200 at 345,482, the NVIDIA H200 NVL at 334,891, the AMD Instinct MI300X at 317,994, and the NVIDIA L40S at 295,763.

Specification Differences

The specification differences between these two products are extensive. The process node differs: the Intel part uses 3 nm TSMC, while the NVIDIA part uses 5 nm TSMC. Transistor counts are 17,800 million versus 208,000 million. Die sizes are 243 mm² versus 1628 mm². Transistor density is 73.3M per mm² versus 127.8M per mm².

Clock speeds: the Intel part has a base clock of 300 MHz and boost of 2000 MHz, while the NVIDIA part has a base of 1665 MHz and boost of 2032 MHz.

Memory: the Intel part uses System Shared memory with System Dependent bandwidth. The NVIDIA part uses 288 GB of HBM3e with an 8192-bit bus and 8.19 TB/s bandwidth.

Compute units: the Intel part has 192 shading units, 12 TMUs, and 6 ROPs. The NVIDIA part has 18,944 shading units, 592 TMUs, and 24 ROPs. The NVIDIA part also has 592 tensor cores, while the Intel part has none.

Pixel and texture rates: the Intel part achieves 12.00 GPixel/s and 24.00 GTexel/s. The NVIDIA part achieves 48.77 GPixel/s and 1,202.9 GTexel/s.

FP32 and FP16 performance: the Intel part delivers 768.0 GFLOPS FP32 and 1.536 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1). The NVIDIA part delivers 76.99 TFLOPS FP32 and 76.99 TFLOPS FP16 (1:1).

Power and form factor: the Intel part has a 65 W TDP and is an IGP. The NVIDIA part has an 1100 W TDP and is an SXM Module with a suggested PSU of 1500 W.

Bus interface: the Intel part uses Ring Bus, while the NVIDIA part uses PCIe 6.0 x16.

Display outputs: the Intel part is Motherboard Dependent, while the NVIDIA part has No outputs.

Release dates: the Intel part was released on 2024-10-23, while the NVIDIA part was released on 2025-09-10.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the Intel Arc Graphics 24EU and the NVIDIA B300 SXM6 AC. Each product was tested with a different benchmark: the Intel part with 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 and the NVIDIA part with Geekbench OpenCL. This prevents a direct score comparison.

However, the relative positioning is clear from the percentile data. The Intel Arc Graphics 24EU scores 733 in its test, which is 0% different from the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU and 64EU, both also scoring 733. It is 1.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon HD 6470M, which scores 723, and 2.4% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GT 415M, which scores 751.

The NVIDIA B300 SXM6 AC scores 369,831 in its test, which is 7% ahead of the NVIDIA B200 at 345,482, 10.4% ahead of the NVIDIA H200 NVL at 334,891, 16.3% ahead of the AMD Instinct MI300X at 317,994, and 25% ahead of the NVIDIA L40S at 295,763.

The Intel part's nearest rivals are all low-end or integrated GPUs, and its performance delta is within a few percentage points of them. The NVIDIA part's nearest rivals are all high-end server accelerators, and its performance delta shows a substantial lead over each of them. This indicates that the B300 is not just marginally better than its competition but significantly ahead, while the Intel part is clustered with its peers at the low end of the performance spectrum.

The Verdict

The data shows two products with entirely different purposes. The Intel Arc Graphics 24EU is an integrated GPU for mainstream processors, delivering basic graphics capability within a 65 W power envelope. Its 3rd percentile ranking and 733 score in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 indicate it is suitable for everyday desktop use, light media playback, and basic productivity tasks. Its nearest rivals are other integrated or low-end discrete GPUs, and it performs within a few points of them. The lack of tensor cores and the use of System Shared memory further limit its compute potential.

The NVIDIA B300 SXM6 AC is a server accelerator for data center workloads. Its 100th percentile ranking and 369,831 score in Geekbench OpenCL show it is at the top of the performance hierarchy. The 288 GB HBM3e memory, 8.19 TB/s bandwidth, 18,944 shading units, and 592 tensor cores make it a formidable compute engine. Its nearest rivals are other high-end server GPUs, and it leads them by 7% to 25%. The 1100 W TDP and SXM Module form factor confirm its data center orientation, with no display outputs and no graphics API support.

For a builder selecting a processor with integrated graphics, the Intel Arc Graphics 24EU is the relevant choice, providing adequate display output and basic acceleration. For a data center operator deploying high-performance compute nodes, the NVIDIA B300 SXM6 AC is the clear selection, offering top-tier performance and massive memory capacity. The two products do not compete in the same market segment, and the benchmark data reflects that divergence. The Intel part is at the low end of the performance distribution, while the NVIDIA part is at the very top.