Intel Arc Pro B60 vs NVIDIA N1X 40SM Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents an unusual comparison: the Intel Arc Pro B60 has a full set of benchmark results, while the NVIDIA N1X 40SM has no recorded benchmark scores at all. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and neither product registers a win in the direct comparison field. This absence of data for the NVIDIA part means the analysis must rely on the Intel card's absolute performance and its position within the broader database.

The Intel Arc Pro B60 delivers a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2646. In the PassMark suite, its DirectX 11 result of 122 stands as its strongest API-specific showing, while DirectX 9 reaches 179, DirectX 12 scores 76, and DirectX 10 trails at 61. The 2D graphics test produces 763, the 3D graphics test reaches 14580, and the GPU compute test yields 7029. These figures place the Arc Pro B60 at the 20th percentile among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 3182.

The nearest rivals in the database show how tightly clustered the Arc Pro B60 sits. The NVIDIA Quadro P1000 averages 3163, a mere 0.6% behind the Intel card. The GeForce GT 640 averages 3210, putting it 0.9% ahead of the Arc Pro B60. The GeForce 920M averages 3287, leading by 3.2%. The GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER averages 3075, trailing the Arc Pro B60 by 3.5%. This grouping around the 3100 to 3300 average score range indicates that the Arc Pro B60 competes in a crowded mid-range space where small percentage differences separate products.

The NVIDIA N1X 40SM, by contrast, carries a 50th percentile ranking despite having no benchmark scores and an average score of zero. This percentile figure appears inconsistent with the empty benchmark array, suggesting the database may not have collected direct measurements for this part. Without recorded scores, no meaningful head-to-head numerical comparison can be constructed between the two cards.

FAQ

Q: What is the Intel Arc Pro B60's strongest benchmark result?

A: The PassMark 3D graphics test returns a score of 14580, which is the highest individual benchmark figure recorded for the card. The GPU compute test follows at 7029, and the 2D test reaches 763.

Q: How does the Intel Arc Pro B60 compare to its nearest rival in the database?

A: The NVIDIA Quadro P1000 averages 3163, which is 0.6% below the Arc Pro B60's average of 3182. This makes the Quadro P1000 the closest competitor in the recorded data.

Q: Does the NVIDIA N1X 40SM have any benchmark results?

A: No. The benchmark array for the NVIDIA N1X 40SM is empty, and its average benchmark score is recorded as zero. The database has no direct performance measurements for this product.

Q: What percentile ranking does each product hold?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B60 sits at the 20th percentile among all GPUs. The NVIDIA N1X 40SM is listed at the 50th percentile, though this ranking exists without any supporting benchmark scores.

Q: Which product has the higher transistor density?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B60 records a transistor density of 72.1M per mm². The NVIDIA N1X 40SM has no transistor density figure in the database, and its total transistor count is listed as unknown.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each product?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B60 averages 3182 across its recorded benchmarks. The NVIDIA N1X 40SM averages zero, as no benchmark scores are present in the data.

Architecture Differences

The two products diverge fundamentally at the architecture level. The Intel Arc Pro B60 uses the BMG-G21 chip built on the Xe2-HPG architecture, part of the Battlemage Pro Series generation. It is fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC with 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. The NVIDIA N1X 40SM uses the GB20B chip based on Blackwell 2.0 architecture, belonging to the Blackwell IGP N1x generation. It also uses a 5 nm process at TSMC but carries a larger 382 mm² die, with its transistor count listed as unknown.

Memory architecture differs sharply. The Intel card uses 24 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, delivering 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The NVIDIA part uses 128 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256-bit bus, but bandwidth is lower at 273.2 GB/s. The larger bus width on the NVIDIA side does not translate into higher bandwidth because the memory type and clock rates differ significantly.

Shader and compute resources are substantially larger on the NVIDIA part. The N1X 40SM has 5120 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 40 render output units. The Intel card has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. Ray tracing cores number 40 on the NVIDIA side versus 20 on Intel. The NVIDIA part also includes 160 tensor cores, while the Intel card has no tensor core count recorded.

Clock speeds tell a different story. The Intel card runs at a 2000 MHz base clock and boosts to 2400 MHz. The NVIDIA part has a much lower 741 MHz base clock but boosts to 2346 MHz. The Intel memory clock is 2375 MHz with 19 Gbps effective, while the NVIDIA memory runs at 1067 MHz with 8.5 Gbps effective.

Theoretical throughput figures reflect the resource differences. The NVIDIA part delivers 24.02 TFLOPS of FP32 and 24.02 TFLOPS of FP16 at a 1:1 ratio. The Intel card delivers 12.29 TFLOPS of FP32 and 24.58 TFLOPS of FP16 at a 2:1 ratio. Texture rate favors NVIDIA at 750.7 GTexel/s versus Intel's 384.0 GTexel/s, but pixel rate favors Intel at 192.0 GPixel/s versus NVIDIA's 93.84 GPixel/s.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split based on what each product is designed to do. The Intel Arc Pro B60 is a standalone add-in card with a 200 W TDP, a dual-slot cooler, a single 8-pin power connector, and a suggested PSU of 550 W. It uses PCIe 5.0 x8, outputs four mini-DisplayPort 2.1 connections, and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Its launch MSRP is 499 USD. It is a complete, self-contained graphics solution with measurable benchmark results.

The NVIDIA N1X 40SM is an integrated graphics processor with no power connector, no slot width beyond IGP designation, no suggested PSU, and a single HDMI output. It uses PCIe 5.0 x16. Its API support is listed as N/A for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan. Its TDP is unknown. It is not a discrete card but an integrated part, likely intended for a system-on-chip design.

For users seeking a discrete GPU with documented performance, the Intel Arc Pro B60 is the only option with recorded benchmark data. For users integrating graphics into a larger chip, the NVIDIA N1X 40SM offers a vastly larger memory pool of 128 GB and more shading units, but its performance cannot be verified from the database. The 50th percentile ranking for the NVIDIA part, despite the absence of scores, suggests the database may infer its position from architecture characteristics rather than direct testing. The Intel card's 20th percentile places it below the midpoint of all GPUs, but the benchmark results are concrete and reproducible.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Arc Pro B60 | NVIDIA N1X 40SM |

|---|---|---|

| Chip | BMG-G21 | GB20B |

| Architecture | Xe2-HPG | Blackwell 2.0 |

| Generation | Battlemage (Pro Series) | Blackwell IGP (N1x) |

| Die Size | 272 mm² | 382 mm² |

| Base Clock | 2000 MHz | 741 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2400 MHz | 2346 MHz |

| Memory Clock | 2375 MHz 19 Gbps effective | 1067 MHz 8.5 Gbps effective |

| Memory Size | 24 GB | 128 GB |

| Memory Type | GDDR6 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus | 192 bit | 256 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 456.0 GB/s | 273.2 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 2560 | 5120 |

| TMUs | 160 | 320 |

| ROPs | 80 | 40 |

| RT Cores | 20 | 40 |

| Tensor Cores | null | 160 |

| Pixel Rate | 192.0 GPixel/s | 93.84 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 384.0 GTexel/s | 750.7 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 12.29 TFLOPS | 24.02 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 24.58 TFLOPS (2:1) | 24.02 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 200 W | unknown |

| Slot Width | Dual-slot | IGP |

| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |

| Suggested PSU | 550 W | null |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 5.0 x8 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |

| Display Outputs | 4x mini-DisplayPort 2.1 | 1x HDMI |

| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | N/A |

| OpenGL | 4.6 | N/A |

| Vulkan | 1.4 | N/A |

| Dimensions | 167 mm 6.6 inches, 69 mm 2.7 inches, 40 mm 1.6 inches | null |

| Release Date | 2025-09-04 | 2026-05-31 |

| Launch MSRP | 499 USD | null |

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc Pro B60 wins in areas tied to discrete graphics functionality. It has a higher pixel rate at 192.0 GPixel/s, which benefits rasterization-heavy workloads. Its memory bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s exceeds the NVIDIA part by 182.8 GB/s, a substantial margin that helps texture streaming and high-resolution buffers. The Intel card supports a full modern API stack including DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it usable across a wide range of software. It also has four display outputs, enabling multi-monitor setups. Its 200 W TDP and 550 W suggested PSU provide clear power requirements for system integration.

The NVIDIA N1X 40SM wins in raw compute resource counts. It has twice the shading units at 5120, twice the TMUs at 320, and double the ray tracing cores at 40. Its FP32 throughput of 24.02 TFLOPS is nearly double the Intel card's 12.29 TFLOPS. The NVIDIA part also includes 160 tensor cores, which the Intel card does not list. Its 128 GB memory capacity is more than five times the Intel card's 24 GB, and its texture rate of 750.7 GTexel/s is roughly double. The NVIDIA part also uses a wider 256-bit memory bus and a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, twice the lane width of the Intel card's x8 connection.

The use-case split is clear from the data. The Intel Arc Pro B60 suits applications that require established graphics APIs, multiple display outputs, and a conventional discrete card form factor. The NVIDIA N1X 40SM suits applications that need massive memory capacity and high compute throughput, but it lacks recorded API support and direct benchmark validation. The NVIDIA part's integrated nature and unknown power draw make it a different class of product entirely. The Intel card is measurable today; the NVIDIA part remains an architectural specification without recorded performance evidence.