Intel Arc Graphics 24EU vs NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server Comparison

Intel Arc Graphics 24EU and NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server represent opposite ends of the GPU spectrum, one an integrated graphics solution for desktop processors and the other a dedicated server accelerator. The database shows a stark performance gulf between them, with the RTX PRO 4500 delivering 50.70 TFLOPS of FP32 compute against 768.0 GFLOPS for the Arc part, a 66x raw compute advantage. The Arc Graphics 24EU sits at the 3rd percentile of all GPUs, while the RTX PRO 4500 occupies the 50th percentile. No head-to-head benchmark data exists in the database, so direct comparisons rely on architectural specifications and the single recorded 3DMark Steel Nomad score for the Intel part.

The Verdict

The data defines two entirely separate deployment scenarios. The Intel Arc Graphics 24EU is an IGP with a 65 W TDP, 192 shading units, and 6 ROPs. It records a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 733, which places it at the 3rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU and 64EU, both scoring 733 with a 0% delta, and the AMD Radeon HD 6470M at 723 (1.4% slower). The NVIDIA GeForce GT 415M scores 751, which is 2.4% higher. This positions the Arc 24EU as a basic display and light-compute part, appropriate for systems that need output capability rather than rendering performance.

The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server targets a different workload entirely. It uses the GB203 chip with 45,600 million transistors, 10,496 shading units, 328 TMUs, 112 ROPs, 82 RT cores, and 328 tensor cores. Its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 800.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The 165 W TDP and single-slot form factor indicate a dense server accelerator. With no benchmark scores recorded in the database, its percentile of 50 reflects an estimated position, but the architectural resources are unambiguous. The RTX PRO 4500 exists for compute and AI tasks, not for desktop graphics output, as its display outputs are listed as "No outputs".

The choice depends on the system context. A desktop processor with integrated graphics needs the Arc 24EU. A server node requiring parallel processing capacity needs the RTX PRO 4500. They are not alternatives in any practical sense.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc Graphics 24EU wins in system integration. It operates on the Ring Bus interface, requires no power connectors, and has a 65 W TDP. Its memory configuration is "System Shared", meaning it draws from the host's main memory. The base clock is 300 MHz with a boost of 2000 MHz. These characteristics suit a low-power IGP that must coexist with a CPU in a single package. The 3 nm TSMC process and 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die reflect a modern, dense design. The 12 Ultimate (12_2) DirectX support, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 APIs cover standard graphics workloads.

The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 wins in raw throughput. Its 50.70 TFLOPS FP32 figure is the headline number, but the supporting cast matters: 82 RT cores for ray tracing, 328 tensor cores for matrix operations, and 800.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The 32 GB GDDR7 frame buffer allows large models and datasets to reside on the card. The FP16 performance matches FP32 at 50.70 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio, which simplifies mixed-precision workflows. The PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface provides high host bandwidth. The 267 mm length, 111 mm height, and 40 mm width fit a single-slot server chassis.

The Intel part wins in power efficiency for its class. The 65 W TDP against a 165 W TDP for the NVIDIA part shows the IGP's constrained thermal envelope. The Arc 24EU's pixel rate is 12.00 GPixel/s and texture rate is 24.00 GTexel/s, figures appropriate for basic display output. The NVIDIA part's 270.5 GPixel/s and 792.1 GTexel/s are 22.5x and 33x higher, respectively. The RTX PRO 4500 requires a 16-pin power connector and a 450 W suggested PSU, reinforcing its server role.

Architecture Differences

The two architectures diverge at the fundamental level. The Intel Arc Graphics 24EU uses Xe-LPG, part of the Arrow Lake-S chip, built on a 3 nm TSMC process. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 uses Blackwell 2.0, built on the GB203 chip, on a 5 nm TSMC process. The transistor counts reflect the scale difference: 17,800 million for the Intel chip versus 45,600 million for the NVIDIA chip. Die sizes are 243 mm² and 378 mm², respectively. Transistor density favors the NVIDIA part at 120.6M per mm² versus 73.3M per mm² for Intel.

Shading resources show the largest gap. The Arc 24EU has 192 shading units, 12 TMUs, and 6 ROPs. The RTX PRO 4500 has 10,496 shading units, 328 TMUs, and 112 ROPs. The NVIDIA part adds 82 RT cores and 328 tensor cores, hardware that the Intel IGP lacks entirely. The Intel part has no listed RT or tensor core counts, meaning ray tracing and AI acceleration, if present, rely on general-purpose shading units.

Memory architecture differs categorically. The Intel part uses system-shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth. The NVIDIA part has dedicated 32 GB GDDR7 with a 256-bit bus and 800.3 GB/s bandwidth. Clock behavior also differs: the Arc 24EU boosts to 2000 MHz from a 300 MHz base, while the RTX PRO 4500 boosts to 2415 MHz from a 1215 MHz base. The memory clock for the NVIDIA part is 1563 MHz with 25 Gbps effective data rate.

The API support is identical: both list DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The NVIDIA part's FP16 output is 50.70 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio, while the Intel part's FP16 is 1.536 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio. The NVIDIA part is the only one with a physical form factor: 267 mm long, 111 mm tall, 40 mm wide, single-slot. The Intel part is an IGP with motherboard-dependent display outputs.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 compute performance?

A: The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 delivers 50.70 TFLOPS, which is 66 times the Intel Arc Graphics 24EU's 768.0 GFLOPS.

Q: What memory does each GPU use?

A: The Intel Arc Graphics 24EU uses system-shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 uses 32 GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus with 800.3 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Does the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 support display output?

A: No. The database lists "No outputs" for the RTX PRO 4500, while the Intel Arc Graphics 24EU has motherboard-dependent display outputs.

Q: What is the power requirement for each part?

A: The Intel Arc Graphics 24EU has a 65 W TDP and no power connectors. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 has a 165 W TDP, uses a 16-pin power connector, and has a 450 W suggested PSU.

Q: How does the Intel Arc Graphics 24EU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: It scores 733 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, matching the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU and 64EU at 0% delta. The AMD Radeon HD 6470M scores 723 (1.4% lower), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 415M scores 751 (2.4% higher).

Q: What process nodes do the two GPUs use?

A: The Intel Arc Graphics 24EU is built on a 3 nm TSMC process. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 uses a 5 nm TSMC process.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries between these two GPUs. The only recorded benchmark score belongs to the Intel Arc Graphics 24EU: 733 in 3dmark_3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 has no benchmark scores listed, so its avgBenchmarkScore of 0 reflects missing data, not a measured result. The winsA and winsB counters are both 0, confirming the absence of direct comparisons.

The architectural data provides the basis for indirect comparison. The RTX PRO 4500's FP32 throughput of 50.70 TFLOPS dwarfs the Arc 24EU's 768.0 GFLOPS. Texture rate favors the NVIDIA part at 792.1 GTexel/s versus 24.00 GTexel/s for the Intel part. Pixel rate shows a similar pattern: 270.5 GPixel/s against 12.00 GPixel/s. These ratios all exceed 30x, consistent with the 66x compute gap.

The Intel part's nearest rivals in the database are other low-end GPUs. The Intel Arc Graphics 32EU and 64EU both match its 733 score exactly, indicating that the 24EU configuration does not lose performance to its larger siblings in this specific test. The AMD Radeon HD 6470M trails by 1.4%, and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 415M leads by 2.4%. These deltas are small, placing the Arc 24EU in a tight cluster of entry-level parts near the 3rd percentile.

The RTX PRO 4500's 50th percentile, despite having no benchmark scores, reflects a mid-pack position in the database's all-GPU ranking. The 82 RT cores and 328 tensor cores are features absent from the Intel part, which lists no such hardware. The NVIDIA part's 45,600 million transistors and 120.6M per mm² density indicate a larger, more complex silicon. The Intel part's 17,800 million transistors and 73.3M per mm² density show a smaller integrated design.

Memory bandwidth is the most decisive differentiator for server workloads. The RTX PRO 4500's 800.3 GB/s versus the Arc 24EU's system-dependent bandwidth means the NVIDIA part can feed its compute units at a rate the Intel IGP cannot approach. The 32 GB GDDR7 capacity versus system-shared memory further separates their use cases. The data confirms two distinct product categories with no meaningful overlap in performance or application.