Intel Arc Pro B50 vs NVIDIA H20 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents an unusual comparison: the Intel Arc Pro B50 has a full set of benchmark results, while the NVIDIA H20 has no benchmark entries in the database. This absence of data for the H20 means direct score comparisons are impossible. The Intel Arc Pro B50's average benchmark score is 2660, placing it in the 17th percentile of all GPUs. The H20 sits in the 50th percentile, but with an average benchmark score of 0, indicating no recorded performance measurements.

The Arc Pro B50's nearest rivals in the database are instructive. Its average score of 2660 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030, which scores 2662, a delta of -0.1%. It is also close to the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M at 2664 (-0.2%) and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 at 2645 (+0.6%). Interestingly, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER appears in the rival list with an average score of 2690, showing the B50 trails by only 1.1%. This clustering suggests the B50's overall average performance aligns with entry-level discrete GPUs, despite its modern architecture.

Within the Arc Pro B50's individual benchmarks, the strongest result is in PassMark G3D, where it scores 12553. The PassMark G2D result is 717, while GPU compute reaches 6037. DirectX-specific tests show lower figures: DirectX 10 scores 58, DirectX 11 scores 100, DirectX 12 scores 64, and DirectX 9 scores 144. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test yields 1604 points. These figures indicate a wide spread between raw compute capabilities and API-specific performance, with the G3D score dwarfing the DirectX sub-tests.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs are built on the same 5 nm process node at TSMC, but their designs diverge sharply. The Intel Arc Pro B50 uses the BMG-G21 chip with the Xe2-HPG architecture, belonging to the Battlemage (Pro Series) generation. It contains 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die, resulting in a transistor density of 72.1M per mm². The NVIDIA H20 uses the GH100 chip with the Hopper architecture, part of the Server Hopper (Hxx) generation. It packs 80,000 million transistors on an 814 mm² die, achieving a higher density of 98.3M per mm².

Memory configurations differ fundamentally. The Arc Pro B50 features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 224.0 GB/s bandwidth with memory clocked at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The H20 offers 96 GB of HBM3 memory on a massive 6144-bit bus, providing 4.03 TB/s bandwidth with memory at 1313 MHz (5.3 Gbps effective). This gives the H20 roughly 18 times the memory bandwidth of the B50.

Compute resources show the H20's scale advantage. The B50 has 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, 16 ROPs, and 16 RT cores. The H20 has 9984 shading units, 312 TMUs, 24 ROPs, and 312 tensor cores, with no RT cores listed. Pixel rates are close: 41.60 GPixel/s for the B50 versus 47.52 GPixel/s for the H20. Texture rates diverge more: 332.8 GTexel/s versus 617.8 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 10.65 TFLOPS for the B50 and 39.54 TFLOPS for the H20. FP16 performance is 21.30 TFLOPS (2:1) for the B50 and 79.07 TFLOPS (2:1) for the H20.

Clock speeds reveal different operating strategies. The B50 runs at a 1700 MHz base and 2600 MHz boost, while the H20 runs at 1830 MHz base and 1980 MHz boost. The B50 has a much higher boost clock, but the H20's sheer core count compensates. Power consumption reflects the H20's server positioning: the B50 draws 70 W TDP with a 250 W suggested PSU, while the H20 consumes 500 W TDP with a 900 W suggested PSU. The B50 is a dual-slot card with no power connectors, while the H20 is an SXM module.

The B50 supports PCIe 5.0 x8, while the H20 uses PCIe 5.0 x16. Display outputs differ completely: the B50 has 4x mini-DisplayPort 2.1, while the H20 has no outputs. The B50 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The H20 lists N/A for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan, confirming its compute-only server role.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc Pro B50 wins in scenarios requiring graphics output and consumer API support. It has four display outputs, full DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 support. Its 16 GB GDDR6 memory is sufficient for professional graphics workloads, and its 70 W TDP means it can run in systems with minimal power delivery, as indicated by the lack of power connectors and a 250 W suggested PSU. The B50's dual-slot, 167 mm length design fits standard workstation chassis.

The NVIDIA H20 wins in raw compute throughput and memory capacity. Its FP32 performance of 39.54 TFLOPS is 3.7 times higher than the B50's 10.65 TFLOPS. FP16 performance of 79.07 TFLOPS is also 3.7 times higher than the B50's 21.30 TFLOPS. The 96 GB HBM3 memory with 4.03 TB/s bandwidth provides storage and bandwidth that the B50 cannot approach. The H20's 312 tensor cores give it dedicated AI acceleration hardware, whereas the B50 has no tensor cores listed.

The H20's transistor count of 80,000 million and die size of 814 mm² indicate a much larger and more complex chip, suitable for data center workloads. Its lack of display outputs and graphics API support confirms it is not intended for rendering to a screen. The B50's benchmark results show it can execute graphics and compute tasks, but its 17th percentile ranking among all GPUs suggests it is not a high-performance part.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Arc Pro B50?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B50 has an average benchmark score of 2660, placing it in the 17th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: Does the NVIDIA H20 have any benchmark results in the database?

A: No, the NVIDIA H20 has no benchmark entries, and its average benchmark score is recorded as 0.

Q: How does the Intel Arc Pro B50 compare to its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030?

A: The B50's average score of 2660 is 0.1% lower than the GT 1030's 2662, making them effectively equal in overall performance.

Q: What are the memory specifications for each GPU?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B50 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth. The NVIDIA H20 has 96 GB of HBM3 memory on a 6144-bit bus with 4.03 TB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate?

A: Only the Intel Arc Pro B50 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), along with OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4. The NVIDIA H20 lists N/A for all graphics APIs.

Q: What is the FP32 performance difference between the two?

A: The NVIDIA H20 delivers 39.54 TFLOPS FP32, while the Intel Arc Pro B50 delivers 10.65 TFLOPS, making the H20 approximately 3.7 times faster in this metric.

The Verdict

The data indicates two entirely different product categories. The Intel Arc Pro B50 is a workstation graphics card with display outputs, graphics API support, and a 70 W power envelope. Its benchmark scores, while modest at the 17th percentile, demonstrate functional graphics and compute capabilities. The B50's 16 GB memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth suit it for professional visualization tasks where driver support and output flexibility matter more than raw throughput.

The NVIDIA H20 is a server compute module with no display outputs and no graphics API support. Its 500 W TDP, SXM form factor, and 96 GB HBM3 memory with 4.03 TB/s bandwidth target data center acceleration. The 312 tensor cores and 79.07 TFLOPS FP16 performance indicate a focus on AI and high-performance computing workloads. The lack of benchmark data means its real-world performance cannot be verified from the database, but its specifications show a massive compute advantage.

A user needing a GPU for rendering to a display, with DirectX or Vulkan support, should choose the Intel Arc Pro B50. It is the only option with those capabilities. A user needing maximum compute throughput, memory capacity, or tensor core acceleration should choose the NVIDIA H20, provided their workloads do not require graphics output. The H20's 50th percentile ranking among all GPUs, despite having no recorded benchmarks, suggests its position is based on specifications rather than measured performance. The B50's 17th percentile reflects its actual benchmark results. These two products serve different markets, and the data confirms they should not be considered direct competitors.