GPU Comparison

The NVIDIA TITAN V and Intel Arc Pro A30M represent two vastly different approaches to GPU design, separated by nearly five years of architectural evolution. The data available for direct comparison is limited to a single shared benchmark, but that one data point is decisive. In the Geekbench OpenCL test, the TITAN V scores 157,265, while the Arc Pro A30M scores 31,894. This gives the TITAN V a 393.1% advantage, meaning it delivers nearly five times the compute performance in this specific workload. The TITAN V’s average benchmark score across all tests is 34,355, while the Arc Pro A30M’s average is 31,894, a difference of roughly 8% in favor of the older card. However, this comparison is skewed by the fact that the TITAN V has nine additional benchmark results beyond the shared OpenCL test, many of which are in older DirectX APIs where its drivers are mature.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The only direct head-to-head result available is the Geekbench OpenCL test, which measures raw compute throughput across a variety of GPU-accelerated workloads. This is a heavily one-sided contest. The NVIDIA TITAN V posts a score of 157,265, against the Intel Arc Pro A30M’s 31,894. The delta of 393.1% is not a marginal victory; it is a categorical one. OpenCL is a general-purpose compute API, and the TITAN V’s massive 5,120 shading units and 640 tensor cores simply overwhelm the Arc Pro’s 1,024 shading units. The TITAN V’s 14.90 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput is more than three and a half times the Arc Pro’s 4.096 TFLOPS, and the benchmark result confirms this theoretical gap translates directly to real-world execution.

When looking at the broader benchmark context, the TITAN V’s wins are not limited to compute. Its Passmark G3D score of 19,805 places it in a strong position, while its Passmark GPU Compute score of 9,263 shows balanced performance between graphics and compute. The Arc Pro A30M has no scores in these specific tests, so no direct comparison is possible there. The TITAN V also holds a 79th percentile ranking among all GPUs, versus the Arc Pro’s 76th percentile. This is a surprisingly close ranking given the massive performance gap, but it reflects the fact that the Arc Pro competes in a field where many mobile and entry-level parts score much lower. The TITAN V’s nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA RTX A1000, which scores 34,207 (0.4% behind), and the AMD Radeon HD 7970 at 34,541 (0.5% ahead). Meanwhile, the Arc Pro A30M’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA TITAN RTX at 31,676 (0.7% behind) and the AMD Radeon Pro 570X at 32,176 (0.9% ahead). These rival comparisons show that both cards sit in a similar overall performance tier based on average scores, but the TITAN V has far more headroom in compute-heavy tasks.

Where Each One Wins

The NVIDIA TITAN V wins decisively in any workload that stresses raw compute throughput. Its FP32 performance of 14.90 TFLOPS, combined with FP16 capability of 29.80 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio), makes it suitable for scientific simulation, machine learning inference, and heavy data processing. The Geekbench OpenCL result directly confirms this strength. The TITAN V also wins in memory bandwidth, offering 651.3 GB/s over a 3072-bit HBM2 interface, compared to the Arc Pro’s 128.0 GB/s over a 64-bit GDDR6 bus. This bandwidth advantage matters for large datasets and high-resolution textures. The TITAN V’s texture rate of 465.6 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 139.7 GPixel/s are nearly four times and just over twice the Arc Pro’s respective rates of 128.0 GTexel/s and 64.00 GPixel/s, respectively.

The Intel Arc Pro A30M’s wins are more situational. It has 8 dedicated ray tracing cores, whereas the TITAN V has none listed. This means the Arc Pro can accelerate DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) ray-traced effects, while the TITAN V is limited to DirectX 12 (12_1). For professional 3D visualization or architectural rendering that uses ray tracing, the Arc Pro has a hardware feature the TITAN V simply lacks. The Arc Pro also operates at a higher boost clock of 2000 MHz versus the TITAN V’s 1455 MHz, which helps its smaller chip punch above its weight in lightly threaded tasks. The Arc Pro’s transistor density is also much higher at 45.9M transistors per mm², versus the TITAN V’s 25.9M, indicating a more efficient design per unit area. However, this efficiency does not translate to a win in any benchmark we have data for. In the single shared test, the Arc Pro loses by a factor of five.

FAQ

Q: Is the NVIDIA TITAN V always faster than the Intel Arc Pro A30M?

A: Based on the available shared benchmark, yes. In Geekbench OpenCL, the TITAN V scores 157,265 versus 31,894, a 393.1% advantage. However, the Arc Pro has dedicated ray tracing cores that the TITAN V lacks, so it may win in applications that specifically leverage that hardware.

Q: How do these cards compare in terms of overall performance ranking?

A: The TITAN V sits at the 79th percentile of all GPUs, while the Arc Pro sits at the 76th. Their average benchmark scores are close: 34,355 for the TITAN V and 31,894 for the Arc Pro, a difference of about 8%.

Q: Which card has more memory and bandwidth?

A: The TITAN V has 12 GB of HBM2 memory on a 3072-bit bus, yielding 651.3 GB/s bandwidth. The Arc Pro has 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus, with 128.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: The TITAN V has a 250 W TDP, while the Arc Pro A30M has a 50 W TDP. The Arc Pro uses no external power connectors, whereas the TITAN V requires a 6-pin and an 8-pin connector.

Q: Are these cards from the same generation?

A: No. The TITAN V is from the GeForce 10 generation, released in December 2017, based on the Volta architecture. The Arc Pro is from the Alchemist generation, released in August 2022, based on Xe-HPG architecture.

Q: Does the Arc Pro support newer graphics APIs?

A: Yes. The Arc Pro supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), while the TITAN V supports DirectX 12 (12_1). Both support OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4.

Specification Differences

The specification sheets reveal two entirely different design philosophies. The TITAN V uses a 12 nm process node from TSMC, while the Arc Pro uses a 6 nm node. This process advantage allows Intel to pack 7,200 million transistors onto a 157 mm² die, versus the TITAN V’s 21,100 million transistors on an 815 mm² die. The transistor density reflects this: the Arc Pro has 45.9M transistors per mm², nearly double the TITAN V’s 25.9M. The memory subsystems are also radically different. The TITAN V features 12 GB of HBM2 with a 3072-bit bus width and 651.3 GB/s bandwidth. The Arc Pro has 4 GB of GDDR6, a 64-bit bus, and 128.0 GB/s bandwidth. The execution units diverge as well: the TITAN V has 5,120 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, while the Arc Pro has 1,024 shading units, 64 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. The TITAN V includes 640 tensor cores but no ray tracing cores; the Arc Pro has 8 ray tracing cores but no tensor cores.

Clock speeds are another differentiator. The Arc Pro boosts to 2000 MHz, significantly higher than the TITAN V’s 1455 MHz boost. The base clocks are 1500 MHz for the Arc Pro and 1200 MHz for the TITAN V. Memory clocks also differ: the TITAN V runs at 848 MHz (1696 Mbps effective), while the Arc Pro runs at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective). Power consumption is a stark contrast, with the TITAN V rated at 250 W and the Arc Pro at just 50 W. The TITAN V is a dual-slot card with a 600 W suggested PSU, while the Arc Pro has no slot width listed and no power connectors, as it is a mobile part. The bus interface also differs: the TITAN V uses PCIe 3.0 x16, while the Arc Pro uses PCIe 4.0 x8. Display outputs are another split: the TITAN V has 1x HDMI 2.0 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, while the Arc Pro's outputs are listed as "Portable Device Dependent."

Architecture Differences

The architectural gulf between these two GPUs is as wide as the performance gap. The TITAN V is built on NVIDIA’s Volta architecture, the GV100 chip, designed for high-performance computing and data center workloads. Volta introduced tensor cores, which the TITAN V has 640 of, optimized for deep learning matrix math. The memory controller is designed for HBM2, a high-bandwidth stacked memory technology. In contrast, the Arc Pro uses Intel’s Xe-HPG architecture, specifically the DG2-128 chip, part of the Alchemist generation for professional mobile graphics. Xe-HPG is a gaming-first architecture, and the Arc Pro includes 8 ray tracing cores for hardware-accelerated ray-traced lighting and shadows. The TITAN V has no ray tracing hardware, relying on compute shaders for any RT effects. The Arc Pro also supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which mandates ray tracing and variable rate shading, while the TITAN V only supports DirectX 12_1. The process technology is a key architectural difference: the Arc Pro’s 6 nm TSMC node is two generations ahead of the TITAN V’s 12 nm node, enabling higher clocks and better power efficiency. The TITAN V’s 21,100 million transistors are spread over a massive 815 mm² die, while the Arc Pro’s 7,200 million fit on 157 mm². This makes the TITAN V physically huge and power-hungry, while the Arc Pro is designed for compact, low-power mobile systems.

The Verdict

The data paints a clear picture for different use cases. For anyone needing maximum raw compute power, the NVIDIA TITAN V is the only choice. Its 393.1% lead in Geekbench OpenCL, its 14.90 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput, and its 651.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth are unmatched by the Arc Pro. The TITAN V’s 79th percentile ranking and average score of 34,355 put it in a competitive class with cards like the RTX A2000 12 GB, which scores 34,154 (0.6% behind). The TITAN V is the pick for scientific computing, heavy simulation, or any workload that saturates compute units. Its 12 GB of HBM2 memory is also triple the Arc Pro’s 4 GB, which matters for large models or datasets.

For professional mobile workstations where power efficiency and modern features are paramount, the Intel Arc Pro A30M has its own appeal. Its 50 W TDP is one-fifth of the TITAN V’s 250 W, meaning it can operate in thin laptops without active cooling. Its 8 ray tracing cores provide hardware acceleration for DirectX 12 Ultimate workloads, which the TITAN V cannot do. The Arc Pro’s 76th percentile ranking is respectable, and its nearest rival, the NVIDIA TITAN RTX, scores 31,676 (0.7% behind), showing it holds its own in its tier. The Arc Pro is the rational choice for a mobile professional who needs ray tracing capability and low power draw, accepting a fraction of the compute performance. The TITAN V, despite being end-of-life since its 2017 release, remains a compute monster. The Arc Pro, also end-of-life, is a modern, efficient, but far less powerful alternative. The decision hinges on whether raw performance or portability and modern features matter more. The benchmark data does not lie: for sheer speed, the TITAN V wins every measurable test; for efficiency and ray tracing, the Arc Pro is the only option.