Intel Arc Pro B65 vs Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc Pro B65 and the Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350 occupy completely different positions in the product stack, and the recorded data reflects that split clearly. The Arc Pro B65 is a professional graphics card built around the BMG-G21 chip with Xe2-HPG architecture, designed for workstation display and rendering workloads. The Data Center GPU Max 1350 is a compute-focused accelerator built on the Ponte Vecchio chip with Generation 12.5 architecture, intended for data center and server deployments.

The benchmark database shows no direct head-to-head benchmark results for these two products, and neither has an average benchmark score recorded. Both sit at the 50th percentile against all GPUs in the database, which means the available data does not separate them on raw performance metrics. What separates them is their architectural intent and the specifications that follow from that intent.

The Arc Pro B65 wins in scenarios that require display output, standard graphics APIs, and conventional rendering pipelines. It carries 4x DisplayPort 2.1 outputs, while the Data Center GPU Max 1350 has no display outputs at all. The Arc Pro B65 also supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4, whereas the Data Center GPU Max 1350 only reaches DirectX 12 (12_1) and has no Vulkan support listed. For any workload that needs to present results on a screen or use modern graphics APIs, the Arc Pro B65 is the only option between the two.

The Data Center GPU Max 1350 wins in raw compute throughput and memory capacity. It delivers 44.44 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is 3.6 times the 12.29 TFLOPS of the Arc Pro B65. Its 96 GB of HBM2e memory dwarfs the 32 GB of GDDR6 on the Arc Pro B65, and its 2.46 TB/s memory bandwidth is 4 times the 608.0 GB/s available to the Arc Pro B65. The Data Center GPU Max 1350 also has 14,336 shading units versus 2,560, and 112 ray tracing cores versus 20. For pure compute density, the Data Center GPU Max 1350 dominates.

The Verdict

The data points to two distinct purchasing decisions based on workload type. The Arc Pro B65 is the choice for professional workstations that need to render, display, and interact with graphics content. Its DisplayPort 2.1 outputs, DirectX 12 Ultimate support, and Vulkan 1.4 compatibility make it suitable for environments where visual output matters. The Data Center GPU Max 1350 cannot perform those tasks because it has no display outputs and lacks Vulkan support.

The Data Center GPU Max 1350 is the choice for server-side compute acceleration where display output is irrelevant. Its 44.44 TFLOPS FP32, 96 GB HBM2e memory, and 2.46 TB/s bandwidth make it a far more capable compute engine. The 450 W TDP and OAM Module form factor indicate it is meant for rack-mounted systems with dedicated power infrastructure, not desktop workstations.

The Arc Pro B65 uses a 200 W TDP, a Dual-slot form factor, and a single 8-pin power connector, which fits standard workstation power supplies. The Data Center GPU Max 1350 requires a 850 W suggested PSU and comes as an OAM Module, which is not a standard desktop form factor. Users who need a drop-in workstation card should select the Arc Pro B65. Users who need maximum compute throughput in a data center environment should select the Data Center GPU Max 1350.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the Arc Pro B65 and the Data Center GPU Max 1350. There are no wins recorded for either product in the winsA or winsB fields, and the headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty. This means a direct performance comparison must be built from the specification data instead.

The most significant numerical advantage for the Data Center GPU Max 1350 appears in FP32 compute. The Data Center GPU Max 1350 delivers 44.44 TFLOPS, which is 3.6 times the 12.29 TFLOPS of the Arc Pro B65. In FP16, the gap is even more pronounced: the Data Center GPU Max 1350 produces 44.44 TFLOPS at 1:1 ratio, while the Arc Pro B65 produces 24.58 TFLOPS at 2:1 ratio. The Data Center GPU Max 1350 does not need to sacrifice FP16 throughput, whereas the Arc Pro B65 halves its FP16 rate.

Memory bandwidth tells a similar story. The Data Center GPU Max 1350 has 2.46 TB/s from its HBM2e memory over an 8192-bit bus. The Arc Pro B65 has 608.0 GB/s from GDDR6 over a 256-bit bus. That is a 4.0 times difference in bandwidth. The texture rate also favors the Data Center GPU Max 1350 at 1,388.8 GTexel/s versus 384.0 GTexel/s for the Arc Pro B65, a 3.6 times advantage.

The Arc Pro B65 does hold some numerical advantages. Its clock speeds are much higher: 2400 MHz base and boost versus 750 MHz base and 1550 MHz boost for the Data Center GPU Max 1350. The Arc Pro B65 has a higher pixel rate at 192.0 GPixel/s, while the Data Center GPU Max 1350 records 0 MPixel/s because it has no ROPs. The Arc Pro B65 also has a lower TDP at 200 W versus 450 W, and a smaller die at 272 mm² versus 1280 mm².

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has more FP32 compute power?

A: The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350 has 44.44 TFLOPS FP32, which is 3.6 times the 12.29 TFLOPS of the Intel Arc Pro B65.

Q: Which GPU has more memory and bandwidth?

A: The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350 has 96 GB of HBM2e memory with 2.46 TB/s bandwidth. The Intel Arc Pro B65 has 32 GB of GDDR6 with 608.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Can the Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350 output video to displays?

A: No. The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350 has no display outputs. The Intel Arc Pro B65 has 4x DisplayPort 2.1 outputs.

Q: What are the power requirements for each GPU?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B65 has a 200 W TDP with a 550 W suggested PSU and a single 8-pin power connector. The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350 has a 450 W TDP with an 850 W suggested PSU and uses an OAM Module form factor.

Q: Which GPU supports more modern graphics APIs?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B65 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350 supports DirectX 12 (12_1) and OpenGL 4.6 but has no Vulkan support listed.

Q: What are the transistor counts for each chip?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B65 uses the BMG-G21 chip with 19,600 million transistors on a 5 nm TSMC process. The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350 uses the Ponte Vecchio chip with 100,000 million transistors on a 10 nm Intel process.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural lineages within Intel. The Arc Pro B65 uses the Xe2-HPG architecture on the BMG-G21 chip, belonging to the Battlemage Pro Series generation. The Data Center GPU Max 1350 uses Generation 12.5 architecture on the Ponte Vecchio chip, belonging to the Data Center GPU Ponte Vecchio generation.

The manufacturing processes differ significantly. The Arc Pro B65 is built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, while the Data Center GPU Max 1350 uses a 10 nm process at Intel. The transistor counts reflect the scale difference: the Arc Pro B65 packs 19,600 million transistors into a 272 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 72.1 million per square millimeter. The Data Center GPU Max 1350 contains 100,000 million transistors across a 1280 mm² die, reaching 78.1 million per square millimeter.

The compute architectures also diverge in how they handle FP16. The Arc Pro B65 uses a 2:1 ratio, meaning it produces 24.58 TFLOPS FP16 versus 12.29 TFLOPS FP32. The Data Center GPU Max 1350 uses a 1:1 ratio, producing 44.44 TFLOPS in both FP16 and FP32. This indicates the Data Center GPU Max 1350 allocates equal resources to both precisions, while the Arc Pro B65 prioritizes FP32.

The ray tracing capabilities differ by a factor of 5.6: the Arc Pro B65 has 20 RT cores, while the Data Center GPU Max 1350 has 112 RT cores. The shading unit count also differs by a factor of 5.6: 2,560 versus 14,336. The Data Center GPU Max 1350 has 896 TMUs versus 160 on the Arc Pro B65, but the Arc Pro B65 has 80 ROPs while the Data Center GPU Max 1350 has 0 ROPs, explaining its 0 MPixel/s pixel rate.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every specification field in the database. The Arc Pro B65 has a base clock of 2400 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, while the Data Center GPU Max 1350 has a base clock of 750 MHz and a boost clock of 1550 MHz. The memory clock also differs: the Arc Pro B65 runs at 2375 MHz with 19 Gbps effective speed, while the Data Center GPU Max 1350 runs at 1200 MHz with 2.4 Gbps effective speed.

Memory configuration represents one of the largest gaps. The Arc Pro B65 uses 32 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, while the Data Center GPU Max 1350 uses 96 GB of HBM2e on an 8192-bit bus. The resulting bandwidth is 608.0 GB/s for the Arc Pro B65 versus 2.46 TB/s for the Data Center GPU Max 1350.

The form factors could not be more different. The Arc Pro B65 is a Dual-slot card with a 1x 8-pin power connector and a 550 W suggested PSU. The Data Center GPU Max 1350 is an OAM Module with no power connector listed and an 850 W suggested PSU. The bus interface is the same for both: PCIe 5.0 x16.

Display outputs separate them completely. The Arc Pro B65 provides 4x DisplayPort 2.1 outputs, while the Data Center GPU Max 1350 provides no outputs. The API support also differs: the Arc Pro B65 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4, while the Data Center GPU Max 1350 supports DirectX 12 (12_1) and no Vulkan. Both support OpenGL 4.6.

Release dates place them in different eras. The Data Center GPU Max 1350 was released on January 9, 2023, and has a successor listed as H3C Graphics. The Arc Pro B65 was released on March 31, 2026, and has no predecessor or successor recorded. Both are listed as Active in production status.