Intel Arc Pro B50 vs NVIDIA N1 20SM Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database shows a stark contrast between these two parts: the Intel Arc Pro B50 has a full set of recorded test scores, while the NVIDIA N1 20SM has no benchmark entries at all. The Intel card’s average benchmark score is 2660, placing it at the 17th percentile of all GPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 (average score 2662, delta -0.1%), the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M (average score 2664, delta -0.2%), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 (average score 2645, delta +0.6%). The most notable comparison is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER, which scores 2690, putting the Intel part 1.1% behind. These deltas are tight, indicating the Arc Pro B50 sits in a narrow performance band.

Looking at the specific tests, the Intel card delivers its strongest result in the PassMark G3D test with a score of 12553. It also posts a respectable PassMark GPU compute score of 6037 and a PassMark G2D score of 717. In the DirectX tests, the PassMark DirectX 11 score is 100, while DirectX 9 comes in at 144. The DirectX 10 and DirectX 12 scores are lower at 58 and 64, respectively. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test yields a score of 1604. These numbers show a card that is clearly oriented toward DirectX 11 and older API workloads, with weaker performance in the newer DirectX 12 path.

Since the NVIDIA N1 20SM has zero recorded benchmarks, no head-to-head deltas can be calculated. The database lists its average benchmark score as 0 and its percentile as 50, but this percentile is not derived from any actual test data. The wins counter shows 0 for both parts, which reflects the absence of any direct comparative results. This means any analysis of relative performance must rely entirely on the specification differences and architectural details rather than measured scores.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc Pro B50 wins in every category where actual benchmark data exists. Its PassMark G3D score of 12553 indicates it can handle traditional 3D rendering workloads, and the GPU compute score of 6037 shows it has some parallel processing capability. The DirectX 9 score of 144 and DirectX 11 score of 100 suggest it is well suited for legacy games and older applications that rely on those APIs. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1604 demonstrates it can run modern DirectX 12 workloads, though the lower PassMark DirectX 12 score of 64 suggests inconsistent performance in that API.

The NVIDIA N1 20SM, by contrast, has no benchmark wins because there are no recorded scores. Its specifications, however, point to a different design philosophy. With 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 24 ROPs, it has more raw compute resources than the Intel card. Its FP32 throughput is 12.01 TFLOPS compared to the Intel card’s 10.65 TFLOPS, and its texture rate is 375.4 GTexel/s versus 332.8 GTexel/s. The N1 also has 80 tensor cores, which the Intel card lacks entirely. These specifications suggest the N1 would excel in compute-heavy tasks like machine learning inference, but without benchmark data, this remains speculative.

The Intel card’s 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus delivers 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The N1 uses 128 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256-bit bus, yielding 273.2 GB/s. That bandwidth advantage could help in memory-bound workloads, but again, no measured scores confirm this. The practical conclusion from the data is that the Intel Arc Pro B50 is the only one of the two with demonstrated performance, and it wins every recorded test by default.

FAQ

Q: Does the NVIDIA N1 20SM have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The database lists no benchmark entries for the N1 20SM, and its average benchmark score is recorded as 0. The Intel Arc Pro B50 has eight recorded scores across 3DMark and PassMark tests.

Q: What is the Intel Arc Pro B50’s best benchmark result?

A: The highest single score is 12553 in the PassMark G3D test. The next best is the PassMark GPU compute score of 6037, followed by the PassMark G2D score of 717.

Q: How does the Intel card compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel card’s average score of 2660 is 0.1% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 (2662), 0.2% behind the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M (2664), 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 (2645), and 1.1% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER (2690).

Q: Which card has more shading units?

A: The NVIDIA N1 20SM has 2560 shading units, compared to 2048 on the Intel Arc Pro B50. The N1 also has 160 TMUs versus 128, and 24 ROPs versus 16.

Q: What memory configurations do the two cards use?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B50 uses 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth. The NVIDIA N1 20SM uses 128 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256-bit bus with 273.2 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B50 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The NVIDIA N1 20SM lists DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan as N/A.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ in nearly every measurable specification. The Intel Arc Pro B50 uses the BMG-G21 chip with the Xe2-HPG architecture, while the NVIDIA N1 20SM uses the GB20B chip with the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. Both are built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, but the die sizes differ: the Intel chip measures 272 mm² with 19,600 million transistors and a density of 72.1 million transistors per mm². The NVIDIA chip is larger at 382 mm², though its transistor count is listed as unknown.

Clock speeds show a significant gap. The Intel card runs at a base clock of 1700 MHz and boosts to 2600 MHz, while the NVIDIA part has a base of 741 MHz and a boost of 2346 MHz. Memory clocks also differ: the Intel card uses 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective), and the NVIDIA part uses 1067 MHz (8.5 Gbps effective). The Intel card has a TDP of 70 W and requires a 250 W power supply, while the NVIDIA part’s TDP is unknown and no power supply recommendation is listed.

Memory capacity and type are major differentiators. The Intel card has 16 GB of GDDR6, while the NVIDIA part has 128 GB of LPDDR5X. Bus widths are 128-bit and 256-bit, respectively, and bandwidth is 224.0 GB/s versus 273.2 GB/s. The Intel card is a dual-slot PCIe 5.0 x8 card with four mini-DisplayPort 2.1 outputs, while the NVIDIA part is an IGP (integrated graphics processor) with PCIe 5.0 x16 and a single HDMI output. The Intel card has dimensions of 167 mm length, 69 mm height, and 40 mm width; the NVIDIA part has no recorded dimensions.

The Intel card has a launch MSRP of 349 USD. The NVIDIA part has no launch MSRP recorded. Release dates also differ: the Intel card was released on 2025-09-04, and the NVIDIA part on 2026-05-31. Both are listed as Active in production status.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split is fundamental. Intel’s Arc Pro B50 uses the Xe2-HPG architecture from the Battlemage Pro Series, built around the BMG-G21 chip. NVIDIA’s N1 20SM uses the Blackwell 2.0 architecture from the Blackwell IGP (N1x) generation, built around the GB20B chip. The process node is identical at 5 nm from TSMC, but the design philosophies diverge sharply.

The Intel card has 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 16 ROPs, along with 16 ray tracing cores. It has no tensor cores. Its FP32 throughput is 10.65 TFLOPS, and its FP16 throughput is 21.30 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio. Pixel rate is 41.60 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 332.8 GTexel/s. The NVIDIA part has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 24 ROPs, plus 20 ray tracing cores and 80 tensor cores. Its FP32 and FP16 throughput are both 12.01 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio. Pixel rate is 56.30 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 375.4 GTexel/s.

The NVIDIA part’s tensor cores are a notable addition absent from the Intel card. These enable AI and machine learning workloads, which the Intel card cannot accelerate in hardware. The Intel card, however, supports a full suite of graphics APIs: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The NVIDIA part lists all three as N/A, indicating it is not designed for conventional graphics API workloads in the same way. This suggests the N1 20SM is intended for compute or embedded use cases, while the Arc Pro B50 is a general-purpose graphics card.

Memory architecture also differs. The Intel card uses GDDR6, a discrete memory type, while the NVIDIA part uses LPDDR5X, which is often integrated on the same package. The NVIDIA part’s 128 GB capacity is eight times larger than the Intel card’s 16 GB, and its 256-bit bus provides higher bandwidth. The Intel card’s power delivery is simpler: no external power connectors, a 70 W TDP, and a 250 W suggested PSU. The NVIDIA part has no TDP or PSU recommendation, consistent with its IGP classification.

The Verdict

The database provides a clear picture for one part and almost no picture for the other. The Intel Arc Pro B50 is a fully measured graphics card with eight benchmark scores, an average score of 2660, and a 17th percentile ranking. It competes closely with the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030, Quadro K1100M, and GeForce GT 440, all within 0.6% of its average score. It also sits just 1.1% behind the GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER. For anyone needing a discrete GPU with proven DirectX 9, 11, and 12 performance, the data supports choosing the Intel card. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, 224.0 GB/s bandwidth, and 10.65 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput are all recorded facts.

The NVIDIA N1 20SM presents a different case. It has no benchmarks, no average score, and no rivals in the database. Its specifications show a compute-oriented part with more shading units, more TMUs, more ROPs, and tensor cores, plus a much larger memory pool. But without measured scores, the database cannot confirm any performance advantage. Its API support is listed as N/A, and its IGP form factor and unknown TDP make it unsuitable for many desktop use cases. The Intel card is the only one of the two with verified results, and it is the only one a builder can select based on actual data. The N1 20SM remains an unverified entry, and any claims about its performance would be speculation rather than analysis.