Intel Arc Graphics 64EU vs NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Workstation Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data contains a single benchmark result for the Intel Arc Graphics 64EU, a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 733 points. That figure places the integrated part at the 3rd percentile among all GPUs in the database. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Workstation has no benchmark scores recorded in the database, so direct comparison of measured performance is limited to the Intel part’s positioning against its nearest rivals.

Against those rivals, the Intel Arc Graphics 64EU essentially ties its own lower-tier siblings. The Intel Arc Graphics 32EU and Intel Arc Graphics 24EU both average exactly 733 points, producing a delta of 0%. The AMD Radeon HD 6470M sits 1.4% behind at 723 points, while the NVIDIA GeForce GT 415M leads by 2.4% at 751 points. These are all extremely low-end scores, and the Arc 64EU’s 3rd percentile rank confirms that this integrated GPU operates in the entry-level segment of the performance spectrum.

The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 carries a 50th percentile rank across all GPUs, which places it at the median of the database rather than at the top. However, without any recorded benchmark scores, the database cannot quantify how far ahead it is in absolute terms. The architectural specifications suggest a massive gulf: the RTX PRO 4500 has 10,496 shading units versus 512 on the Arc 64EU, and its FP32 throughput is rated at 50.53 TFLOPS versus 1.946 TFLOPS. That is roughly a 26x difference in raw compute, but the database has no direct benchmark confirmation.

What the data does show is that the two products occupy entirely different tiers. The Arc 64EU’s nearest rivals are all legacy or integrated parts with scores in the 723 to 751 range. The RTX PRO 4500 has no nearest rivals listed, which indicates the database has insufficient comparable measurements for it. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the win counts for both sides are zero. This is not a competitive matchup; it is a comparison of a low-power integrated GPU against a professional workstation accelerator.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc Graphics 64EU wins in integration and power efficiency. It is an IGP with a 65 W TDP, using system-shared memory, and it requires no power connectors. It fits on a Ring Bus interface and relies on motherboard-dependent display outputs. For systems that need basic graphics output without a discrete card, the Arc 64EU is the only viable option in this pairing. Its 3 nm process node from TSMC and 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die give it a transistor density of 73.3M per mm², which is respectable for an integrated design.

The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 wins in every performance-oriented category. It has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus with 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth, compared to the Arc 64EU’s system-shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth. The RTX PRO 4500 includes 82 RT cores and 328 tensor cores, neither of which the Arc 64EU possesses. Its pixel rate is 269.6 GPixel/s versus 30.40 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 789.5 GTexel/s versus 60.80 GTexel/s. The RTX PRO 4500 is a dual-slot card with a 16-pin power connector and a suggested PSU of 550 W, while the Arc 64EU draws only 65 W and needs no additional power.

For workstation use cases, the RTX PRO 4500 delivers dedicated VRAM, hardware ray tracing, tensor acceleration, and professional display outputs (4x DisplayPort 2.1b). The Arc 64EU cannot match any of those capabilities. The only areas where the Intel part claims advantage are power draw and physical footprint, both of which stem from its integrated nature.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Arc Graphics 64EU is built on the Xe-LPG architecture, part of the Arrow Lake-S chip, manufactured on a 3 nm TSMC process. It has 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 ROPs. The chip contains 17,800 million transistors across a 243 mm² die, yielding a density of 73.3M transistors per mm². Base clock is 300 MHz with a boost of 1900 MHz. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. It has no dedicated RT cores or tensor cores, and its FP16 output is listed as 3.891 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio, meaning half-rate FP16.

The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 uses the Blackwell 2.0 architecture on the GB203 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm TSMC process. The die measures 378 mm² and contains 45,600 million transistors, for a density of 120.6M per mm². Base clock is 1635 MHz with a boost of 2407 MHz. It has 10,496 shading units, 328 TMUs, and 112 ROPs. The GPU includes 82 RT cores and 328 tensor cores. FP32 throughput is 50.53 TFLOPS, and FP16 is also 50.53 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio, indicating full-rate FP16. Memory is 32 GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus with 896.0 GB/s bandwidth, with an effective clock of 28 Gbps.

The process node difference is notable: Intel uses 3 nm while NVIDIA uses 5 nm, both from TSMC. The RTX PRO 4500 achieves higher transistor density (120.6M per mm²) despite the larger node, because the Blackwell architecture packs more logic per area. The Arc 64EU’s lower density reflects its integrated design and smaller shader count. The RTX PRO 4500 connects via PCIe 5.0 x16, while the Arc 64EU uses a Ring Bus. The RTX PRO 4500 is dual-slot with dimensions of 267 mm length, 111 mm height, and 40 mm width. The Arc 64EU has no discrete dimensions because it is an IGP.

The RTX PRO 4500’s predecessor is Workstation Ada, while the Arc 64EU’s predecessor is HD Graphics. Both are Active in production status. The Arc 64EU released on 2024-10-23, and the RTX PRO 4500 released on 2025-03-17. The RTX PRO 4500’s display outputs are 4x DisplayPort 2.1b, while the Arc 64EU’s are motherboard dependent.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Arc Graphics 64EU compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The Arc 64EU scores 733 points in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, exactly matching the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU and Intel Arc Graphics 24EU. The AMD Radeon HD 6470M scores 723 points (1.4% behind), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 415M scores 751 points (2.4% ahead).

Q: Why does the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 have no benchmark scores in the database?

A: The database lists no entries in its benchmarks array and no nearest rivals. Its average benchmark score is recorded as 0, and its percentile rank is 50. This indicates a lack of collected measurement data rather than a performance result of zero.

Q: What is the memory configuration of each GPU?

A: The Arc 64EU uses system-shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth and no dedicated VRAM. The RTX PRO 4500 has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus with 896.0 GB/s bandwidth and a 28 Gbps effective clock.

Q: Which GPU has hardware ray tracing and tensor cores?

A: The RTX PRO 4500 includes 82 RT cores and 328 tensor cores. The Arc 64EU has none, as its specifications list null values for both RT cores and tensor cores.

Q: What are the power requirements for each GPU?

A: The Arc 64EU has a 65 W TDP and no power connectors. The RTX PRO 4500 has a 200 W TDP, requires a single 16-pin power connector, and has a suggested PSU rating of 550 W.

Q: Which GPU has a higher pixel rate?

A: The RTX PRO 4500 delivers 269.6 GPixel/s, while the Arc 64EU delivers 30.40 GPixel/s, a difference of roughly 8.9x in the NVIDIA part’s favor.

The Verdict

The data indicates two products for different purposes. The Intel Arc Graphics 64EU is an integrated GPU with a 65 W TDP, designed for systems that need basic graphics without a discrete card. Its 733-point benchmark score places it at the 3rd percentile, tied with its 32EU and 24EU siblings, and within 2.4% of legacy discrete parts like the GeForce GT 415M. This is an entry-level graphics solution, suitable for everyday display output and light workloads.

The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Workstation is a professional discrete accelerator with 32 GB GDDR7 memory, 82 RT cores, 328 tensor cores, and 50.53 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. It has no recorded benchmark scores, but its 50th percentile rank and architectural specifications place it far above the Arc 64EU in every measurable performance category. The RTX PRO 4500 requires a dual-slot footprint, a 16-pin power connector, and a 550 W PSU, and it offers 4x DisplayPort 2.1b outputs for workstation monitoring.

For a system builder or buyer, the choice depends on whether a discrete GPU is required. If the workload involves professional 3D rendering, AI inference, or high-bandwidth memory operations, the RTX PRO 4500 is the only option with the necessary hardware features. If the requirement is merely integrated graphics for a desktop CPU, the Arc 64EU provides that functionality at a fraction of the power draw and without additional cooling or power infrastructure. The database shows no benchmark overlap between these two products, and their specifications confirm they do not compete in the same market segment.