Intel Arc Pro B390 vs Intel Data Center GPU Max 1100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no recorded benchmark scores for either the Intel Arc Pro B390 or the Intel Data Center GPU Max 1100. Both entries hold an average benchmark score of 0, and the head-to-head benchmark comparison field is empty. This means there are no direct performance measurements, no win counts, and no percentile deltas to reference for either product in the current dataset.

What the recorded data does show is a stark contrast in theoretical compute ceilings. The Arc Pro B390 delivers 7.680 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, while the Data Center GPU Max 1100 reaches 22.22 TFLOPS in the same precision. That is a 2.89x advantage for the Max 1100 in raw single-precision throughput. In FP16, the gap narrows: the Arc Pro B390 achieves 15.36 TFLOPS using a 2:1 ratio, while the Max 1100 sustains 22.22 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio. The Max 1100 still leads, but by a smaller margin of 1.45x.

Texture throughput also favors the data center part. The Max 1100 produces 694.4 GTexel/s versus 120.0 GTexel/s for the Arc Pro B390, a 5.79x difference. Pixel rate is a different story. The Arc Pro B390 records 60.00 GPixel/s, while the Max 1100 shows 0 MPixel/s, which aligns with its lack of display outputs and raster output units. The Arc Pro B390 has 24 ROPs; the Max 1100 lists 0.

Clock behavior differs substantially. The Arc Pro B390 runs at a 300 MHz base and boosts to 2500 MHz. The Max 1100 starts at 1000 MHz and boosts to 1550 MHz. The Arc Pro B390's boost clock is 61% higher, which helps compensate for its smaller shader array. Shading units count 1536 for the Arc Pro B390 versus 7168 for the Max 1100, a 4.67x difference in raw execution resources.

Memory presents another major divide. The Arc Pro B390 uses system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth, meaning its performance scales with the host platform's memory subsystem. The Max 1100 carries 48 GB of HBM2e on an 8192-bit bus, delivering 1.23 TB/s of dedicated bandwidth. The memory clock for the Max 1100 is listed at 600 MHz with 1200 Mbps effective data rate. The Arc Pro B390 has no dedicated memory clock, as it relies entirely on system memory.

The percentile rankings place both products at the 50th percentile against all GPUs in the database. With no benchmark scores feeding into those rankings, this indicates a neutral midpoint rather than a performance-derived position. Neither product has any nearest rivals listed, so no comparative percentage deltas exist to interpret.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows two products built for entirely different roles, and the selection depends on workload type rather than any head-to-head measurement.

The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1100 clearly targets compute-heavy environments. Its 22.22 TFLOPS FP32, 48 GB HBM2e memory, 1.23 TB/s bandwidth, and 300 W TDP place it in the server accelerator class. The 7168 shading units and 448 TMUs provide massive parallel throughput for workloads that can saturate them. Its 267 mm length, dual-slot footprint, and 1x 12-pin power connector confirm a dedicated expansion card design. The absence of display outputs and 0 MPixel/s pixel rate indicate that rendering to a screen is not its function.

The Intel Arc Pro B390 targets integrated graphics scenarios. As an IGP with no power connectors and an 80 W TDP, it fits into compact or mobile platforms. Its 2500 MHz boost clock is notably high, and its 60.00 GPixel/s pixel rate shows real rasterization capability. The 12 RT cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) support give it modern gaming and graphics feature coverage. Memory being system shared means the host's RAM bandwidth becomes the limiting factor, which the database records as "System Dependent."

For a user needing computational density in a server, the Max 1100 is the only viable choice based on the data. For a portable or embedded device requiring graphics output, the Arc Pro B390 is the only option with display capability. Neither product can substitute for the other in its respective domain.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different design lineages. The Arc Pro B390 uses the Panther Lake chip with Xe3-LPG architecture, categorized under Arc Graphics-WM (Panther Lake) generation. The Max 1100 uses the Ponte Vecchio chip with Generation 12.5 architecture, under the Data Center GPU (Ponte Vecchio) generation.

Process nodes differ: the Arc Pro B390 is built on a 3 nm process at Intel's foundry, while the Max 1100 uses a 10 nm process. Transistor counts are not comparable in the dataset. The Max 1100 lists 100,000 million transistors on a 1280 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 78.1M per mm². The Arc Pro B390's transistor count and die size are listed as unknown.

Ray tracing resources differ in count: the Arc Pro B390 has 12 RT cores, while the Max 1100 has 56. Neither product lists tensor cores in the database. The Arc Pro B390 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The Max 1100 supports DirectX 12 (12_1) and OpenGL 4.6, but Vulkan support is listed as null. This gives the Arc Pro B390 a more complete and modern graphics API stack.

The Max 1100's architecture prioritizes memory bandwidth and compute density. Its 8192-bit bus and 1.23 TB/s bandwidth are characteristic of HBM2e stacks designed for data movement at scale. The 48 GB capacity far exceeds what an integrated GPU would use. The Arc Pro B390's system shared memory approach means it has no dedicated VRAM, no fixed bus width, and no fixed bandwidth.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 compute performance?

A: The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1100 delivers 22.22 TFLOPS, compared to 7.680 TFLOPS for the Intel Arc Pro B390. The Max 1100 leads by a factor of 2.89x in FP32 throughput.

Q: Does the Arc Pro B390 have any advantage in clock speed?

A: Yes. The Arc Pro B390 boosts to 2500 MHz, while the Max 1100 boosts to 1550 MHz. The Arc Pro B390's boost clock is 61% higher, though it does so with far fewer shading units.

Q: Can the Data Center GPU Max 1100 output video to a display?

A: No. The database records display outputs as "No outputs" and a pixel rate of 0 MPixel/s for the Max 1100. The Arc Pro B390 lists "Portable Device Dependent" for display outputs and a pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s.

Q: What memory configurations do these GPUs use?

A: The Arc Pro B390 uses system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth and no dedicated bus width. The Max 1100 uses 48 GB of HBM2e on an 8192-bit bus with 1.23 TB/s bandwidth.

Q: How do their power requirements differ?

A: The Arc Pro B390 has an 80 W TDP and no power connectors, consistent with an integrated GPU. The Max 1100 has a 300 W TDP, uses a 1x 12-pin power connector, and lists 700 W as the suggested power supply.

Q: Which GPU has better API support for modern graphics features?

A: The Arc Pro B390 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The Max 1100 supports DirectX 12 (12_1) and OpenGL 4.6, but its Vulkan support is recorded as null.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1100 wins in every category related to raw compute throughput and memory capacity. Its 22.22 TFLOPS FP32 is 2.89x higher than the Arc Pro B390. FP16 performance at 22.22 TFLOPS exceeds the Arc Pro B390's 15.36 TFLOPS by 1.45x. Texture rate of 694.4 GTexel/s is 5.79x higher. The 48 GB HBM2e memory with 1.23 TB/s bandwidth provides 1.23 TB/s of dedicated bandwidth, while the Arc Pro B390 depends on system memory bandwidth that is not fixed. The 7168 shading units versus 1536 gives the Max 1100 a 4.67x resource advantage. Its 56 RT cores outnumber the Arc Pro B390's 12 by 4.67x.

The Intel Arc Pro B390 wins in areas tied to graphics output and modern feature support. Its 60.00 GPixel/s pixel rate stands against 0 MPixel/s for the Max 1100. The 2500 MHz boost clock is 950 MHz higher than the Max 1100's 1550 MHz. The Arc Pro B390 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4, while the Max 1100 only reaches DirectX 12 (12_1) and has no Vulkan entry. The Arc Pro B390's 80 W TDP is 220 W lower than the Max 1100's 300 W, and it requires no power connectors or dedicated power supply. Its IGP form factor and portable device dependent display outputs make it suitable for mobile or compact systems. The 3 nm process node also represents a more advanced manufacturing technology than the 10 nm node used by the Max 1100.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every recorded specification field.

• Chip: Arc Pro B390 uses Panther Lake; Max 1100 uses Ponte Vecchio.
• Architecture: Arc Pro B390 uses Xe3-LPG; Max 1100 uses Generation 12.5.
• Process node: Arc Pro B390 is 3 nm; Max 1100 is 10 nm.
• Transistors: Arc Pro B390 is unknown; Max 1100 has 100,000 million.
• Die size: Arc Pro B390 is unknown; Max 1100 is 1280 mm².
• Base clock: Arc Pro B390 is 300 MHz; Max 1100 is 1000 MHz.
• Boost clock: Arc Pro B390 is 2500 MHz; Max 1100 is 1550 MHz.
• Memory size: Arc Pro B390 is system shared; Max 1100 is 48 GB.
• Memory type: Arc Pro B390 is system shared; Max 1100 is HBM2e.
• Memory bus: Arc Pro B390 is system shared; Max 1100 is 8192 bit.
• Memory bandwidth: Arc Pro B390 is system dependent; Max 1100 is 1.23 TB/s.
• Shading units: Arc Pro B390 has 1536; Max 1100 has 7168.
• TMUs: Arc Pro B390 has 48; Max 1100 has 448.
• ROPs: Arc Pro B390 has 24; Max 1100 has 0.
• RT cores: Arc Pro B390 has 12; Max 1100 has 56.
• Pixel rate: Arc Pro B390 is 60.00 GPixel/s; Max 1100 is 0 MPixel/s.
• Texture rate: Arc Pro B390 is 120.0 GTexel/s; Max 1100 is 694.4 GTexel/s.
• FP32: Arc Pro B390 is 7.680 TFLOPS; Max 1100 is 22.22 TFLOPS.
• FP16: Arc Pro B390 is 15.36 TFLOPS (2:1); Max 1100 is 22.22 TFLOPS (1:1).
• TDP: Arc Pro B390 is 80 W; Max 1100 is 300 W.
• Slot width: Arc Pro B390 is IGP; Max 1100 is dual-slot.
• Power connectors: Arc Pro B390 is none; Max 1100 is 1x 12-pin.
• Suggested PSU: Arc Pro B390 is null; Max 1100 is 700 W.
• Bus interface: Arc Pro B390 is IGP; Max 1100 is PCIe 5.0 x16.
• Display outputs: Arc Pro B390 is portable device dependent; Max 1100 is no outputs.
• DirectX: Arc Pro B390 is 12 Ultimate (12_2); Max 1100 is 12 (12_1).
• OpenGL: Both are 4.6.
• Vulkan: Arc Pro B390 is 1.4; Max 1100 is null.
• Length: Arc Pro B390 is null; Max 1100 is 267 mm (10.5 inches).
• Release date: Arc Pro B390 is 2026-01-26; Max 1100 is 2023-01-09.
• Predecessor: Arc Pro B390 is HD Graphics-WM; Max 1100 is null.
• Successor: Arc Pro B390 is null; Max 1100 is H3C Graphics.