Intel Arc Graphics 32EU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti AD104 Comparison

FAQ

Q: What is the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU?

A: It is an integrated graphics processor from Intel, part of the Arc Graphics-M (Arrow Lake) generation. It uses the Xe-LPG architecture on TSMC's 3 nm process, integrates 256 shading units, and is designed as an IGP with system-shared memory. Its production status is Active, and it was released on 2024-10-23.

Q: What is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti AD104?

A: It is a discrete graphics card from NVIDIA's GeForce 40-series, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture. It uses the AD104 chip on a 5 nm process, features 4352 shading units, 34 RT cores, and 136 tensor cores, and comes with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus. Its production status is End-of-life, with a release date of 2024-03-31.

Q: How does the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU score in the database benchmark?

A: Its recorded average benchmark score is 733 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. This places it in the 3rd percentile of all GPUs in the database, meaning it outperforms only a small fraction of the entire GPU population.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the RTX 4060 Ti AD104?

A: The database has no recorded benchmark scores for this card. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and it has no nearest rivals listed. However, its percentile rank is 50, indicating it sits at the median of all GPUs in the database.

Q: Which GPUs are closest in performance to the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU?

A: The nearest rivals are the Intel Arc Graphics 24EU and Intel Arc Graphics 64EU, both with identical average scores of 733 (0% delta). The AMD Radeon HD 6470M scores 723, which is 1.4% lower, and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 415M scores 751, which is 2.4% higher.

Q: What are the power and physical differences between the two?

A: The Intel Arc Graphics 32EU has a TDP of 65 W and is an IGP with no slot width or power connectors. The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 has a TDP of 160 W, is dual-slot, requires a 1x 16-pin power connector, and has a suggested PSU of 450 W. The RTX card measures 240 mm in length, 111 mm in height, and 40 mm in width.

The Verdict

The data presents two fundamentally different products. The Intel Arc Graphics 32EU is an integrated solution with a 3rd percentile rank and a single benchmark score of 733. Its nearest rivals are all low-end or legacy parts: the Arc 24EU and 64EU match it exactly, while the Radeon HD 6470M and GeForce GT 415M are within a few percent. This is entry-level integrated graphics performance.

The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 sits at the 50th percentile of all GPUs in the database, which is a median position, but it has no recorded benchmark scores in the database to compare directly. Its specifications are far more substantial: 4352 shading units versus 256, 48 ROPs versus 8, and 8 GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory versus system-shared memory.

The verdict is straightforward from the recorded data. The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 is a discrete card designed for gaming and content creation, with a 160 W TDP and dual-slot cooling. The Intel Arc Graphics 32EU is a 65 W integrated processor meant for basic display output and light workloads. The percentile gap, 3 versus 50, indicates a massive performance gulf, even if direct benchmark comparisons are absent. Users needing dedicated graphics performance should choose the RTX card; those relying on integrated graphics for general desktop use should consider the Arc 32EU.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries between these two products. The winsA and winsB fields are both 0, and the headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty. Direct comparison via identical test runs is therefore not possible from the recorded data.

However, the available data allows indirect comparison. The Intel Arc Graphics 32EU scores 733 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 has no benchmark scores recorded, but its percentile rank of 50 versus the Arc's 3rd percentile suggests a substantial advantage. The nearest rivals of the Arc 32EU, the Arc 24EU and 64EU, both match its 733 score exactly, which indicates that within the Intel integrated lineup, the 32EU configuration does not differentiate itself in this specific test.

The RTX 4060 Ti AD104's lack of benchmark data prevents a quantitative delta. The specification sheet, however, shows a large compute gap: the RTX card's FP32 throughput is 22.06 TFLOPS versus 998.4 GFLOPS for the Arc. This is a 22x difference in raw floating-point performance. The pixel rate is 121.7 GPixel/s versus 15.60 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 344.8 GTexel/s versus 31.20 GTexel/s. These figures strongly indicate the RTX card would dominate in any GPU-bound workload, even though the database cannot confirm this with a direct benchmark score.

Specification Differences

The two products differ across nearly every measurable specification.

Shading Units: The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 has 4352 shading units, while the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU has 256. This is a 17x difference in shader count.

Texture Mapping Units and ROPs: The RTX card has 136 TMUs and 48 ROPs. The Arc has 16 TMUs and 8 ROPs. The RTX card delivers 344.8 GTexel/s and 121.7 GPixel/s, versus 31.20 GTexel/s and 15.60 GPixel/s for the Arc.

Compute Throughput: FP32 performance is 22.06 TFLOPS for the RTX card versus 998.4 GFLOPS for the Arc. FP16 is 22.06 TFLOPS (1:1) for the RTX card versus 1.997 TFLOPS (2:1) for the Arc.

Memory: The RTX card has 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Arc uses system-shared memory with a system-dependent bandwidth.

Clocks: The RTX card has a base clock of 2310 MHz and a boost of 2535 MHz. The Arc has a base of 300 MHz and a boost of 1950 MHz. The RTX memory runs at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective).

Power and Physical: The RTX card has a 160 W TDP, is dual-slot, requires a 16-pin connector, and suggests a 450 W PSU. The Arc has a 65 W TDP, is an IGP with no slot width or connectors. The RTX card measures 240 mm x 111 mm x 40 mm.

Bus Interface: The RTX card uses PCIe 4.0 x8. The Arc uses a Ring Bus.

Display Outputs: The RTX card has 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. The Arc's outputs are motherboard dependent.

Release and Status: The Arc was released on 2024-10-23 and is Active. The RTX card was released on 2024-03-31 and is End-of-life.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Arc Graphics 32EU uses the Xe-LPG architecture, built on Arrow Lake-S silicon. It is fabricated on TSMC's 3 nm process, with 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 73.3M per mm². The architecture is a low-power integrated design, with no dedicated RT cores or tensor cores listed in the database. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti AD104 uses the Ada Lovelace architecture on the AD104 chip. It is fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process, with 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 121.8M per mm². This architecture includes 34 RT cores and 136 tensor cores, which are absent from the Intel part. The RTX card supports the same API set: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The process node difference is notable: 3 nm for Intel versus 5 nm for NVIDIA. However, the Intel chip is significantly smaller in transistor count and die size. The RTX card has more than double the transistors (35,800 million versus 17,800 million) and a higher transistor density (121.8M per mm² versus 73.3M per mm²). The Intel architecture is designed for integration into a CPU package, while the Ada Lovelace architecture is a discrete GPU design with dedicated ray tracing and tensor hardware.

The RTX card's FP16 throughput is 1:1 with FP32, meaning it does not halve its rate for half-precision work. The Intel Arc's FP16 is 2:1, indicating it halves its rate. This is a significant architectural difference for workloads using FP16 math.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc Graphics 32EU wins in scenarios where a discrete GPU is not viable. Its 65 W TDP and IGP form factor make it suitable for compact or low-power systems where a dedicated card cannot fit. It is an integrated solution with system-shared memory, meaning it requires no additional power connectors or slot space. The database shows it performs identically to the Arc 24EU and 64EU in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, all scoring 733, which suggests that within this integrated family, the 32EU configuration does not provide a performance advantage over lower or higher EU counts in that specific test.

The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 wins in virtually every performance metric recorded. Its 50th percentile rank versus the Arc's 3rd percentile is a clear separation. The RTX card's 8 GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth is a category apart from system-shared memory. The inclusion of 34 RT cores and 136 tensor cores gives it hardware acceleration for ray tracing and AI workloads, which the Intel part lacks entirely. Its FP32 throughput of 22.06 TFLOPS is more than 22 times the Arc's 998.4 GFLOPS.

For gaming, content creation, or any workload requiring sustained GPU compute, the RTX card is the clear choice based on the data. For basic display output, office tasks, or systems where a discrete card is impossible, the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU is the only option of the two. The RTX card is end-of-life as of its release date, while the Intel part remains active, but the performance gap is so large that the specification sheet alone decides the winner in any GPU-intensive application.