Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual vs NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core architecture differences between the Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual and the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server?

A: The Intel card uses the Xe2-HPG architecture based on the BMG-G21 chip from the Battlemage (Pro Series) generation. The NVIDIA card uses the Blackwell 2.0 architecture based on the GB203 chip from the Server Blackwell (Bxx) generation. Both are fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC, but NVIDIA’s die is larger at 378 mm² versus Intel’s 272 mm².

Q: How do the memory subsystems compare between the two cards?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual has 24 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, delivering 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server has 32 GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 800.3 GB/s. The NVIDIA card has nearly double the bandwidth and 8 GB more memory.

Q: Which card has higher raw compute throughput?

A: The NVIDIA card is far ahead in raw FP32 performance, rated at 50.70 TFLOPS versus Intel’s 12.29 TFLOPS. NVIDIA also delivers 50.70 TFLOPS FP16 with a 1:1 ratio, while Intel’s FP16 is 24.58 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio.

Q: What are the power and physical design differences?

A: The Intel card has a 400 W TDP and is dual-slot, while the NVIDIA card has a 165 W TDP and is single-slot. Both use a single 16-pin power connector, but Intel suggests an 800 W PSU while NVIDIA suggests a 450 W PSU. The Intel card is longer at 300 mm versus NVIDIA’s 267 mm.

Q: Which card supports display outputs?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual has 4x mini-DisplayPort 2.1 outputs. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server has no display outputs, indicating it is designed for server environments where video output is not required.

Q: What are the PCIe interface differences?

A: The Intel card uses PCIe 5.0 x8, while the NVIDIA card uses PCIe 5.0 x16, giving NVIDIA double the lane count for host communication.

Architecture Differences

The two cards represent fundamentally different design philosophies. Intel’s Arc Pro B60 Dual uses the Xe2-HPG architecture, a GPU architecture built for graphics workstations. Its chip, BMG-G21, contains 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 72.1M per mm². The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server uses the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, a server-focused design. Its GB203 chip packs 45,600 million transistors into a 378 mm² die, achieving a transistor density of 120.6M per mm². That is nearly double the density, indicating a more complex and tightly packed design.

The shading resources differ dramatically. Intel has 2,560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 80 render output units (ROPs). NVIDIA has 10,496 shading units, 328 TMUs, and 112 ROPs. The NVIDIA card has roughly four times the shading units and double the TMUs and ROPs. For ray tracing, Intel includes 20 RT cores, while NVIDIA includes 82 RT cores. NVIDIA also includes 328 tensor cores, a feature Intel does not list.

The memory architecture also diverges. Intel uses GDDR6 memory with a 192-bit bus, while NVIDIA uses GDDR7 with a 256-bit bus. The memory clock differs as well: Intel runs at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective), while NVIDIA runs at 1563 MHz (25 Gbps effective). The effective data rate is higher on NVIDIA, and the wider bus amplifies the advantage. The result is 800.3 GB/s for NVIDIA versus 456.0 GB/s for Intel.

The clock behavior is telling. Intel’s base clock is 2000 MHz with a boost of 2400 MHz. NVIDIA’s base clock is much lower at 1215 MHz, but its boost clock is similar at 2415 MHz. This suggests NVIDIA relies on a wider, lower-clocked design, while Intel uses a narrower but higher-clocked design. The TDP reflects this: Intel draws 400 W, NVIDIA draws only 165 W. The NVIDIA card is more power-efficient per unit of compute, given its higher TFLOPS at lower power.

Both cards support the same API levels: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The physical form factor differs: Intel is dual-slot, 300 mm long, 110 mm tall, and 40 mm wide. NVIDIA is single-slot, 267 mm long, 111 mm tall, and the same 40 mm width. NVIDIA’s card has no display outputs, while Intel provides four mini-DisplayPort 2.1 outputs.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows no head-to-head benchmark results in the database, so the comparison must rely on the architectural specifications and derived rates. The most significant difference is raw compute. NVIDIA’s FP32 throughput of 50.70 TFLOPS is roughly 4.1 times higher than Intel’s 12.29 TFLOPS. This is a substantial gap for any workload that relies on general-purpose shader math.

Texture and pixel fill rates follow the same pattern. NVIDIA’s texture rate is 792.1 GTexel/s versus Intel’s 384.0 GTexel/s, which is about 2.1 times higher. NVIDIA’s pixel rate is 270.5 GPixel/s versus Intel’s 192.0 GPixel/s, a 1.4 times advantage. These numbers indicate that NVIDIA can fill the screen and apply textures at a much faster pace, which matters for high-resolution rendering.

Memory bandwidth is another decisive factor. NVIDIA’s 800.3 GB/s is 1.75 times Intel’s 456.0 GB/s. For workloads that are bandwidth-bound, such as large dataset processing or high-resolution texture streaming, this advantage is directly visible. The larger 32 GB frame buffer on NVIDIA also allows larger working sets compared to Intel’s 24 GB.

Ray tracing performance is not directly benchmarked, but the RT core counts suggest a major gap. NVIDIA has 82 RT cores versus Intel’s 20, a 4.1 times difference. Tensor cores on NVIDIA (328) further differentiate it for AI inference and training tasks, which Intel does not appear to support with dedicated hardware.

However, Intel does hold some advantages. The base clock is significantly higher (2000 MHz versus 1215 MHz), which can help in latency-sensitive tasks that do not scale with core count. Intel’s boost clock of 2400 MHz is nearly identical to NVIDIA’s 2415 MHz, so peak frequency is comparable. But the higher base clock means Intel can sustain a higher minimum performance level under load.

Intel also has display outputs, which the NVIDIA server card lacks. For workstation use with direct monitor attachment, Intel is the only option. The PCIe 5.0 x8 interface on Intel is narrower than NVIDIA’s PCIe 5.0 x16, which could limit data transfer rates for external workloads, but the practical impact depends on the application.

The TDP difference is stark: 400 W for Intel versus 165 W for NVIDIA. This means the NVIDIA card generates less heat and requires less cooling infrastructure. In a server chassis, this is a meaningful operational difference. The NVIDIA card’s single-slot design also frees up space for other components.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ in almost every major specification field. The chip sizes and transistor counts are as follows: Intel’s BMG-G21 has 19,600 million transistors, while NVIDIA’s GB203 has 45,600 million. Die size is 272 mm² for Intel and 378 mm² for NVIDIA. Transistor density is 72.1M per mm² for Intel and 120.6M per mm² for NVIDIA.

Memory: Intel has 24 GB GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus with 456.0 GB/s bandwidth. NVIDIA has 32 GB GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus with 800.3 GB/s bandwidth. Memory clock differs: 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective) for Intel, 1563 MHz (25 Gbps effective) for NVIDIA.

Compute units: Intel has 2,560 shading units, 160 TMUs, 80 ROPs, and 20 RT cores. NVIDIA has 10,496 shading units, 328 TMUs, 112 ROPs, 82 RT cores, and 328 tensor cores. Intel does not list tensor cores. FP32: 12.29 TFLOPS for Intel, 50.70 TFLOPS for NVIDIA. FP16: 24.58 TFLOPS (2:1) for Intel, 50.70 TFLOPS (1:1) for NVIDIA.

Clocks: Intel base is 2000 MHz, boost is 2400 MHz. NVIDIA base is 1215 MHz, boost is 2415 MHz. Pixel rate: 192.0 GPixel/s for Intel, 270.5 GPixel/s for NVIDIA. Texture rate: 384.0 GTexel/s for Intel, 792.1 GTexel/s for NVIDIA.

Power and physical: Intel TDP is 400 W, NVIDIA TDP is 165 W. Both use 1x 16-pin power connectors. Intel suggests an 800 W PSU, NVIDIA suggests a 450 W PSU. Intel is dual-slot, NVIDIA is single-slot. Intel is 300 mm long, NVIDIA is 267 mm long. Heights are similar (110 mm for Intel, 111 mm for NVIDIA), and widths are identical at 40 mm.

Bus interface: Intel uses PCIe 5.0 x8, NVIDIA uses PCIe 5.0 x16. Display outputs: Intel has 4x mini-DisplayPort 2.1, NVIDIA has none. Release dates differ: Intel launched on 2025-09-04, NVIDIA on 2026-03-16. Intel’s predecessor and successor are null, while NVIDIA’s predecessor is Server Hopper and successor is Server Rubin. Intel has a launch MSRP of 1,199 USD, while NVIDIA has no launch MSRP listed.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear performance hierarchy. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server is the superior compute device by nearly every measurable metric. It has 4.1 times the FP32 throughput, 1.75 times the memory bandwidth, 2.1 times the texture rate, and 4.1 times the RT core count. Its 32 GB frame buffer exceeds Intel’s 24 GB, and its 165 W TDP is less than half of Intel’s 400 W. For server workloads where raw compute, memory capacity, and power efficiency are critical, the NVIDIA card is the obvious choice.

The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual, however, serves a different role. It is the only card with display outputs, making it suitable for workstation environments where direct video output is needed. Its higher base clock (2000 MHz versus 1215 MHz) may benefit certain single-threaded or latency-sensitive tasks. Its 24 GB memory is still substantial, and its dual-slot design with 4x mini-DisplayPort 2.1 suggests a focus on professional visualization rather than headless compute.

The database shows both cards at the 50th percentile among all GPUs, but this percentile is based on the average benchmark score, which is zero for both. Without recorded benchmark results, the percentile does not differentiate them. The specification comparison must stand on its own.

Users who need maximum FP32 and FP16 performance, larger memory, faster bandwidth, and lower power draw should select the NVIDIA card. Users who need display outputs, a higher base clock, and a workstation form factor with a known launch MSRP of 1,199 USD should consider the Intel card. The NVIDIA card is a server compute accelerator, while the Intel card is a graphics workstation card. The choice depends on whether the workload is headless compute or interactive graphics.