Intel Arc Graphics 32EU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data contains a single direct comparison: 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER scores 2690, while the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU scores 733. This is a delta of -72.8% for the Intel part, meaning the NVIDIA GPU delivers roughly 3.7 times the performance in this test.

The Intel Arc Graphics 32EU sits at the 3rd percentile of all GPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Arc Graphics 24EU and Intel Arc Graphics 64EU, both with identical average scores of 733 and a delta of 0%. The AMD Radeon HD 6470M trails slightly at 723, putting it 1.4% behind, while the NVIDIA GeForce GT 415M leads the Intel part by 2.4% with a score of 751. The Intel 32EU is therefore in a cluster of very low-end parts where performance differences are minimal.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER occupies the 18th percentile, a notably higher position. Its closest competitors in the database include the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M at 2664 (1% behind), the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 at 2662 (1.1% behind), and the Intel Arc Pro B50 at 2660 (1.1% behind). The NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 trails at 2645, a 1.7% gap. The RTX 5070 SUPER outpaces all four of these by a narrow margin, indicating it sits just above a dense pack of mid-low range cards.

The head-to-head result is unambiguous. In the Steel Nomad DX12 workload, the RTX 5070 SUPER delivers a score 1957 points higher than the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU. The percentage gap of 72.8% reflects a fundamental performance tier difference rather than a close contest. The Intel part has zero wins in the head-to-head comparison, while the NVIDIA GPU claims one.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Arc Graphics 32EU uses the Xe-LPG architecture on the Arrow Lake-S chip, built on a 3 nm process at TSMC. The die contains 17,800 million transistors across 243 mm², yielding a transistor density of 73.3 million per mm². It belongs to the Arc Graphics-M (Arrow Lake) generation and operates as an integrated graphics processor with a Ring Bus interface.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER uses the Blackwell 2.0 architecture on the GB205 chip, also fabricated by TSMC but on a 5 nm process. The die measures 263 mm² and packs 31,100 million transistors, resulting in a density of 118.3 million per mm². It is part of the GeForce 50 generation and uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface.

Clock behavior differs substantially. The Intel part has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost of 1950 MHz. The NVIDIA GPU runs at a 2325 MHz base and 2512 MHz boost. Memory configuration is another major differentiator: the Intel iGPU shares system memory with no dedicated VRAM, while the RTX 5070 SUPER carries 18 GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus, delivering 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Compute resources diverge sharply. The Intel Arc Graphics 32EU has 256 shading units, 16 texture mapping units, and 8 ROPs. It has no dedicated ray tracing cores or tensor cores. The RTX 5070 SUPER has 6400 shading units, 200 TMUs, 80 ROPs, 50 ray tracing cores, and 200 tensor cores. Pixel rate for the Intel part is 15.60 GPixel/s versus 201.0 GPixel/s for the NVIDIA card. Texture rate is 31.20 GTexel/s versus 502.4 GTexel/s.

FP32 throughput measures 998.4 GFLOPS for the Intel iGPU, while the RTX 5070 SUPER reaches 32.15 TFLOPS. FP16 performance is 1.997 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio for Intel, versus 32.15 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio for NVIDIA. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Power and physical characteristics are equally distinct. The Intel part has a 65 W TDP and is an IGP with no dedicated slot width or power connectors. The NVIDIA card has a 275 W TDP, is dual-slot, uses a single 16-pin connector, and measures 245 mm in length, 115 mm in height, and 40 mm in width. Display outputs for the Intel iGPU are motherboard dependent, while the RTX 5070 SUPER provides 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b.

FAQ

Q: How large is the performance gap in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER scores 2690, while the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU scores 733, a difference of -72.8% from the Intel part's perspective.

Q: Where does each GPU rank among all GPUs in the database?

A: The Intel Arc Graphics 32EU sits at the 3rd percentile, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER is at the 18th percentile.

Q: What are the closest rivals to the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU?

A: The Intel Arc Graphics 24EU and Intel Arc Graphics 64EU both match its average score of 733 with a 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 are the closest rivals to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER?

A: The NVIDIA Quadro K1100M scores 2664 (1% lower), the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 scores 2662 (1.1% lower), the Intel Arc Pro B50 scores 2660 (1.1% lower), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 scores 2645 (1.7% lower).

Q: Do both GPUs support the same graphics APIs?

A: Yes, both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: How do the memory systems compare?

A: The Intel Arc Graphics 32EU uses system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER has 18 GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus with 672.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every recorded specification. The Intel Arc Graphics 32EU uses a 3 nm process, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER uses 5 nm. Transistor counts are 17,800 million versus 31,100 million, and die sizes are 243 mm² versus 263 mm². Transistor density is 73.3M per mm² for Intel and 118.3M per mm² for NVIDIA.

Clock speeds differ at both ends. Base clock is 300 MHz for Intel versus 2325 MHz for NVIDIA. Boost clock is 1950 MHz versus 2512 MHz. Memory type differs from system shared to GDDR7, with the NVIDIA card offering 18 GB, a 192-bit bus, and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth versus system dependent performance for the Intel part.

Shading units number 256 for Intel and 6400 for NVIDIA. TMUs are 16 versus 200, and ROPs are 8 versus 80. The RTX 5070 SUPER has 50 ray tracing cores and 200 tensor cores; the Intel iGPU has none. Pixel rate is 15.60 GPixel/s versus 201.0 GPixel/s. Texture rate is 31.20 GTexel/s versus 502.4 GTexel/s. FP32 throughput is 998.4 GFLOPS versus 32.15 TFLOPS. FP16 is 1.997 TFLOPS (2:1) versus 32.15 TFLOPS (1:1).

TDP is 65 W for Intel and 275 W for NVIDIA. The Intel part is an IGP with Ring Bus interface; the NVIDIA card is dual-slot with PCIe 5.0 x16 and a 16-pin connector. The Intel iGPU has motherboard dependent display outputs, while NVIDIA provides 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b. The NVIDIA card has physical dimensions of 245 mm length, 115 mm height, and 40 mm width; the Intel part has no recorded dimensions. Release dates are 2024-10-23 for Intel and 2025-12-31 for NVIDIA.

Where Each One Wins

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER wins the only recorded benchmark, the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, with a score of 2690 versus 733. It also leads in every computational metric: higher clocks, dedicated memory, more shading units, ray tracing cores, tensor cores, and higher pixel, texture, and FP32 rates. The 18th percentile ranking places it above the majority of GPUs in the database.

The Intel Arc Graphics 32EU has no benchmark wins in the head-to-head comparison. Its advantages are limited to efficiency-oriented characteristics: a 65 W TDP versus 275 W, a smaller die at 243 mm² versus 263 mm², and integrated operation with no power connector or slot requirement. Its 3 nm process node is smaller than NVIDIA's 5 nm, and its transistor density of 73.3M per mm² is lower than the NVIDIA part's 118.3M per mm². The Intel part also shares the same API support as the NVIDIA card for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan.

In practical terms, the Intel iGPU is positioned for systems where discrete graphics are not present. Its performance cluster, with average scores around 733 and rivals like the AMD Radeon HD 6470M and NVIDIA GeForce GT 415M, indicates basic display and light workload capability. The RTX 5070 SUPER, with its 2690 score and rivals clustered between 2645 and 2664, operates in a higher tier suited to demanding 3D workloads.

The Verdict

The data directs a clear split. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER is the superior performer in the recorded benchmark, with a 72.8% lead over the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its dedicated 18 GB GDDR7 memory, 6400 shading units, 50 ray tracing cores, and 200 tensor cores provide capabilities the Intel iGPU does not offer. The 18th percentile ranking, while not elite, places it well above the Intel part's 3rd percentile.

The Intel Arc Graphics 32EU serves a different function entirely. As an integrated processor with a 65 W TDP and no power connector, it fits into systems without discrete graphics. Its performance level, matching the Intel Arc Graphics 24EU and 64EU exactly and trading places with the AMD Radeon HD 6470M and NVIDIA GeForce GT 415M, suits basic graphical output. The identical scores across the Intel 24EU, 32EU, and 64EU suggest that in this workload, the number of execution units does not alter the outcome.

The RTX 5070 SUPER, by contrast, sits in a competitive cluster where the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M, GeForce GT 1030, Intel Arc Pro B50, and GeForce GT 440 all finish within 1.7%. The 5070 SUPER leads this group but does not dominate it. For users selecting a GPU strictly on the recorded performance data, the RTX 5070 SUPER is the only choice between these two parts. The Intel iGPU remains relevant only for integrated systems where its low power draw and lack of discrete power requirements matter more than raw performance.