Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual vs NVIDIA N1X 48SM Comparison

The Verdict

The database comparison between the Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual and the NVIDIA N1X 48SM reveals two fundamentally different products aimed at distinct workloads. The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual is a discrete, dual-slot professional GPU built on the Xe2-HPG architecture, while the NVIDIA N1X 48SM is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. Based strictly on the recorded specifications, the Intel part delivers higher memory bandwidth at 456.0 GB/s versus 273.2 GB/s, but the NVIDIA part provides more than double the FP32 compute at 28.83 TFLOPS compared to 12.29 TFLOPS. The data indicates that the Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual is the choice for workloads requiring high bandwidth, extensive display outputs, and a full API stack, while the NVIDIA N1X 48SM is positioned for compute-dense tasks where its larger shader count and tensor core array matter most. Neither part holds a percentile advantage, as both sit at the 50th percentile versus all GPUs in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has more raw compute power?

A: The NVIDIA N1X 48SM delivers 28.83 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, which is 134.6% higher than the Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual's 12.29 TFLOPS. Its FP16 performance is also 28.83 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio, whereas the Intel part reaches 24.58 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio.

Q: Which GPU has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual achieves 456.0 GB/s over a 192-bit GDDR6 bus, substantially higher than the NVIDIA N1X 48SM's 273.2 GB/s over a 256-bit LPDDR5X bus. The Intel part also runs its memory at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective) versus 1067 MHz (8.5 Gbps effective) for the NVIDIA part.

Q: Which GPU supports more display outputs?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual offers 4x mini-DisplayPort 2.1 outputs, while the NVIDIA N1X 48SM provides a single HDMI output. This makes the Intel card far more suitable for multi-monitor professional setups.

Q: What are the API support differences?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The NVIDIA N1X 48SM lists N/A for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan, indicating no traditional graphics API support in the recorded data.

Q: What is the physical form factor difference?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual is a dual-slot, 300 mm long, 110 mm high, and 40 mm wide card with a 1x 16-pin power connector and an 800 W suggested PSU. The NVIDIA N1X 48SM is an integrated processor with no slot width, no power connectors, and no listed dimensions.

Q: Which GPU has more texture and ray tracing units?

A: The NVIDIA N1X 48SM has 384 TMUs and 48 RT cores, compared to 160 TMUs and 20 RT cores on the Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual. The NVIDIA part also includes 192 tensor cores, while the Intel part does not list tensor cores.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs stem from entirely different architectural lineages. The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual uses the BMG-G21 chip built on the Xe2-HPG architecture, part of the Battlemage (Pro Series) generation. This chip is fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 72.1M per mm². The architecture is designed for professional graphics workloads, as evidenced by its full API support and multiple display outputs.

The NVIDIA N1X 48SM uses the GB20B chip on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, belonging to the Blackwell IGP (N1x) generation. It is also fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC, but its die size is larger at 382 mm². The transistor count is listed as unknown, and no transistor density figure is recorded. This is an integrated GPU, meaning it is designed to be embedded within a system rather than installed as a discrete card.

The Intel part has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, with 20 RT cores. The NVIDIA part has 6144 shading units, 384 TMUs, and 48 ROPs, with 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores. The shading unit count on the NVIDIA side is 2.4 times higher, and its tensor core presence indicates a focus on AI and machine learning workloads. The Intel part has no tensor cores listed, suggesting a more traditional graphics-oriented design.

Clock speeds differ notably. The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual runs at a 2000 MHz base and 2400 MHz boost, while the NVIDIA N1X 48SM runs at a 741 MHz base and 2346 MHz boost. Despite the much lower base clock, the NVIDIA part reaches a similar boost frequency, indicating a different power and thermal envelope.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every measured specification. Memory configuration is a major divergence: the Intel card uses 24 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, while the NVIDIA IGP uses 128 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256-bit bus. Bandwidth favors Intel at 456.0 GB/s versus 273.2 GB/s. Memory clock also differs: 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective) for Intel versus 1067 MHz (8.5 Gbps effective) for NVIDIA.

Compute resources show a clear split. The NVIDIA part has 6144 shading units, 384 TMUs, and 48 ROPs, while the Intel part has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. Ray tracing cores are 48 on NVIDIA versus 20 on Intel, and tensor cores exist only on NVIDIA at 192. Pixel rate favors Intel at 192.0 GPixel/s versus 112.6 GPixel/s, while texture rate favors NVIDIA at 900.9 GTexel/s versus 384.0 GTexel/s.

FP32 compute is 12.29 TFLOPS for Intel and 28.83 TFLOPS for NVIDIA. FP16 compute is 24.58 TFLOPS (2:1) for Intel and 28.83 TFLOPS (1:1) for NVIDIA. Power and physical characteristics diverge sharply: the Intel card has a 400 W TDP, dual-slot width, a 1x 16-pin power connector, and an 800 W suggested PSU. The NVIDIA part has an unknown TDP, is an IGP with no slot width, no power connectors, and no suggested PSU.

Bus interface also differs: PCIe 5.0 x8 for Intel versus PCIe 5.0 x16 for NVIDIA. Display outputs favor Intel with 4x mini-DisplayPort 2.1 versus a single HDMI for NVIDIA. The Intel card measures 300 mm by 110 mm by 40 mm, while the NVIDIA part has no recorded dimensions. The Intel card has a launch MSRP of 1,199 USD, while the NVIDIA part has no launch MSRP. Release dates differ as well: the Intel part was released in September 2025, the NVIDIA part in May 2026.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for these two GPUs, and each has an average benchmark score of 0. Both sit at the 50th percentile versus all GPUs, meaning neither has a recorded performance advantage in standardized tests. The absence of benchmark data means the comparison must rely entirely on the specification sheet.

However, the recorded specifications allow a clear performance projection. In FP32 compute, the NVIDIA N1X 48SM is 134.6% ahead of the Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual, delivering 28.83 TFLOPS versus 12.29 TFLOPS. This is the largest single compute advantage in the comparison. In texture rate, the NVIDIA part is 134.6% ahead as well, at 900.9 GTexel/s versus 384.0 GTexel/s, reflecting its higher TMU count.

The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual counters in memory bandwidth, with 456.0 GB/s versus 273.2 GB/s, a 66.9% advantage. Its pixel rate of 192.0 GPixel/s is 70.5% higher than the NVIDIA part's 112.6 GPixel/s, driven by its higher ROP count of 80 versus 48. The Intel card also has a higher boost clock at 2400 MHz versus 2346 MHz, though the margin is narrow.

FP16 performance is closer: Intel reaches 24.58 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio, while NVIDIA reaches 28.83 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio. The NVIDIA part still leads, but the Intel part's ratio suggests it can double its FP32 throughput for certain operations, which may narrow the gap in mixed-precision workloads.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual wins in scenarios that depend on memory bandwidth and display connectivity. Its 456.0 GB/s bandwidth is 66.9% higher than the NVIDIA part, making it the stronger choice for workloads that stream large datasets, such as high-resolution texture processing or multi-monitor professional visualization. The 4x mini-DisplayPort 2.1 outputs support up to four simultaneous displays, a capability the NVIDIA IGP cannot match with its single HDMI port. The Intel card also delivers higher pixel throughput at 192.0 GPixel/s, which benefits 2D rendering and framebuffer operations. Its full API stack, including DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensures broad software compatibility across professional graphics applications.

The NVIDIA N1X 48SM wins in compute-heavy tasks. Its 28.83 TFLOPS FP32 performance is 134.6% higher than the Intel part, making it the superior option for general-purpose GPU compute, simulation, and rendering that scales with shader count. The 192 tensor cores provide dedicated hardware for AI and machine learning inference, a capability entirely absent from the Intel card. The 48 RT cores versus 20 on Intel indicate stronger ray tracing throughput. The NVIDIA part also has a higher texture rate at 900.9 GTexel/s, which benefits 3D rendering and texture-heavy shaders. Its 128 GB of memory, while lower in bandwidth, offers a much larger capacity for datasets that exceed the Intel card's 24 GB.

The Intel card's 400 W TDP and dual-slot design with an 800 W suggested PSU position it as a discrete workstation component, while the NVIDIA IGP's unknown TDP and integrated form factor suggest it is meant for compact or embedded systems where power draw is not a primary concern. The Intel part's 272 mm² die with 19,600 million transistors indicates a dense, purpose-built graphics processor, while the NVIDIA part's 382 mm² die with unknown transistor count reflects a larger, more compute-oriented design. The Intel card's release in 2025 and launch MSRP of 1,199 USD mark it as a commercial product, while the NVIDIA part's 2026 release and lack of MSRP suggest it may be a platform component rather than a retail offering.