Intel Arc Pro A60 vs NVIDIA N1X 48SM Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains limited direct comparison data for these two accelerators, as the NVIDIA N1X 48SM has no submitted benchmark scores. The Intel Arc Pro A60, by contrast, has two recorded results: a Geekbench OpenCL score of 63,485 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 57,166. Its average benchmark score across all tests is 60,326, placing it at the 88th percentile of all GPUs in the database.

The NVIDIA N1X 48SM holds an average benchmark score of 0, with no individual test results logged. Its percentile ranking sits at 50, which reflects the absence of recorded performance data rather than an actual mid-pack result. The database cannot calculate a performance delta between the two cards because no head-to-head tests exist.

The Arc Pro A60's nearest rivals provide context for its standing. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 averages 60,347, a 0% delta from the Arc Pro A60, placing them effectively equal in aggregate score. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M leads the Arc Pro A60 by 2.5% with an average of 61,896. The Arc Pro A60 sits 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (60,140) and 2.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon PRO V710 (58,657). This positions the Arc Pro A60 in a tight cluster of professional and workstation-class parts, all within roughly 3% of each other.

Because the N1X 48SM has no benchmark entries, the only numerical comparison available comes from the specification sheets. The N1X 48SM claims 28.83 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, which is 3.43 times the Arc Pro A60's 8.397 TFLOPS. Its texture rate of 900.9 GTexel/s is 3.43 times higher than the Arc Pro A60's 262.4 GTexel/s. The pixel rate tells a different story: the Arc Pro A60 delivers 131.2 GPixel/s versus 112.6 GPixel/s for the N1X 48SM, a 16.5% advantage for the Intel card. These are theoretical peak rates, not measured results, so they indicate capability ceilings rather than real-world outcomes.

The Arc Pro A60's nearest-rival data shows it trades blows with much more expensive and larger GPUs. Matching the RTX 4090 in aggregate score is notable for a 130 W single-slot card, even if the benchmark suite is limited. The N1X 48SM cannot be placed in this hierarchy until it receives benchmark submissions.

FAQ

Q: Which card has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Arc Pro A60 has an average benchmark score of 60,326, while the NVIDIA N1X 48SM has an average of 0 because no benchmarks are recorded for it.

Q: How does the Arc Pro A60 compare to the RTX 4090?

A: The Arc Pro A60's average score of 60,326 is effectively identical to the RTX 4090's 60,347, a delta of 0%.

Q: What is the FP32 compute difference between the two cards?

A: The N1X 48SM delivers 28.83 TFLOPS of FP32, more than three times the Arc Pro A60's 8.397 TFLOPS.

Q: Which card has more memory?

A: The N1X 48SM has 128 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256-bit bus, while the Arc Pro A60 has 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus.

Q: Which card has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Arc Pro A60 delivers 384.0 GB/s, which is higher than the N1X 48SM's 273.2 GB/s despite the latter having a wider memory bus.

Q: What is the pixel fillrate comparison?

A: The Arc Pro A60 achieves 131.2 GPixel/s, which is 16.5% higher than the N1X 48SM's 112.6 GPixel/s.

Q: Do both cards support the same graphics APIs?

A: No. The Arc Pro A60 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The N1X 48SM lists N/A for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan.

The Verdict

The data supports different roles for each card. The Intel Arc Pro A60 has measurable benchmark results, a strong 88th percentile standing, and sits within 3% of three professional-grade rivals including the RTX 4090. It is the only one of the two with any performance validation in the database. Its 12 GB GDDR6 memory and 384.0 GB/s bandwidth, combined with 2048 shading units, make it a plausible choice for workloads that depend on tested, consistent compute behavior.

The NVIDIA N1X 48SM presents a different profile. Its 28.83 TFLOPS FP32, 6144 shading units, 384 TMUs, 48 RT cores, and 192 tensor cores suggest vastly higher raw compute throughput, and its 128 GB LPDDR5X memory is an order of magnitude larger than the Arc Pro A60's 12 GB. However, the database contains zero benchmark submissions for it, so no measured evidence supports those specifications in practice. Its 50th percentile rank reflects missing data, not confirmed performance.

The Arc Pro A60 also wins on pixel throughput with 131.2 GPixel/s versus 112.6 GPixel/s, and it offers broader display output with 4x DisplayPort 2.0 versus a single HDMI. The N1X 48SM has no listed TDP, no suggested PSU, and uses an IGP form factor, while the Arc Pro A60 is a single-slot card rated at 130 W with a 300 W suggested PSU.

The verdict from the recorded data: choose the Arc Pro A60 when verified performance, established driver API support (DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan 1.4), and higher memory bandwidth matter. Choose the N1X 48SM only when raw compute specifications, massive memory capacity, and PCIe 5.0 connectivity outweigh the complete absence of benchmark validation. The N1X 48SM's API list of N/A further limits its applicability, as no graphics or compute API support is recorded.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ in nearly every measured specification. The Arc Pro A60 uses 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The N1X 48SM has 6144 shading units, 384 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. The N1X 48SM carries 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores; the Arc Pro A60 has 16 RT cores and no tensor core count listed.

Memory configurations diverge sharply. The Arc Pro A60 has 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus with 384.0 GB/s bandwidth. The N1X 48SM has 128 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256-bit bus with 273.2 GB/s bandwidth. Despite the wider bus, the N1X 48SM's lower memory clock (1067 MHz, 8.5 Gbps effective versus 2000 MHz, 16 Gbps effective) results in lower aggregate bandwidth.

Clock speeds differ notably. The Arc Pro A60 runs a 900 MHz base and 2050 MHz boost. The N1X 48SM has a 741 MHz base and 2346 MHz boost. The higher boost clock on the N1X 48SM contributes to its much higher FP32 throughput.

The interface and physical specifications also diverge. The Arc Pro A60 uses PCIe 4.0 x16, while the N1X 48SM uses PCIe 5.0 x16. The Arc Pro A60 is single-slot with 4x DisplayPort 2.0 outputs; the N1X 48SM is an IGP with a single HDMI output. The Arc Pro A60 has a 130 W TDP and a 300 W suggested PSU; the N1X 48SM has no TDP listed and no suggested PSU. The Arc Pro A60 has no power connectors listed, while the N1X 48SM explicitly lists "None" for power connectors.

Process nodes also differ: the Arc Pro A60 uses TSMC's 6 nm process, while the N1X 48SM uses TSMC's 5 nm process. Die sizes are 269 mm² for the Arc Pro A60 and 382 mm² for the N1X 48SM, though the N1X 48SM's transistor count is unknown and its transistor density is not listed.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split is fundamental. The Arc Pro A60 uses Intel's Xe-HPG architecture on the DG2-256 chip, from the Alchemist (Pro Series) generation. The N1X 48SM uses NVIDIA's Blackwell 2.0 architecture on the GB20B chip, from the Blackwell IGP (N1x) generation.

The compute pipelines reflect different design philosophies. The Arc Pro A60 has 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, with 16 ray tracing units. The N1X 48SM has 6144 shading units, 384 TMUs, and only 48 ROPs, with 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores. The ROP deficit on the N1X 48SM explains its lower pixel rate despite far higher shader and texture throughput.

Memory architecture differs in type and organization. The Arc Pro A60 pairs 12 GB of GDDR6 with a 192-bit bus. The N1X 48SM pairs 128 GB of LPDDR5X with a 256-bit bus. The GDDR6 on the Arc Pro A60 runs at 16 Gbps effective, while the LPDDR5X on the N1X 48SM runs at 8.5 Gbps effective. This is why the Arc Pro A60 has higher bandwidth at 384.0 GB/s despite the N1X 48SM's wider bus.

FP16 execution also differs. The Arc Pro A60 delivers 16.79 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio to FP32. The N1X 48SM delivers 28.83 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio, indicating that its FP16 path has the same throughput as FP32. This has implications for mixed-precision workloads, though no benchmark data confirms real-world scaling.

API support is a major architectural differentiator. The Arc Pro A60 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The N1X 48SM lists N/A for all three. The Arc Pro A60's display outputs include 4x DisplayPort 2.0, while the N1X 48SM has only 1x HDMI. These differences suggest the Arc Pro A60 is designed as a general-purpose workstation GPU, while the N1X 48SM appears oriented toward integrated or embedded use where standard graphics APIs and multi-display output are not required.

Manufacturing details also separate the two. The Arc Pro A60 uses an 11,500 million transistor design on a 269 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 42.8M per mm². The N1X 48SM has an unknown transistor count on a 382 mm² die. Production status is Active for both, with release dates of June 2023 for the Arc Pro A60 and May 2026 for the N1X 48SM. Neither card has a launch MSRP recorded in the database.