Intel Arc Pro B70 vs Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc Pro B70 and Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350 occupy entirely different segments of the GPU landscape, and the recorded data reflects that split clearly. The Arc Pro B70 is built around the BMG-G31 chip using the Xe2-HPG architecture, a 5 nm design from TSMC. It targets professional workstation workloads with a 32 GB GDDR6 memory pool on a 256 bit bus, delivering 608.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Data Center GPU Max 1350, by contrast, uses the Ponte Vecchio chip on Intel's 10 nm process, packs 96 GB of HBM2e memory across a massive 8192 bit bus, and reaches 2.46 TB/s. That memory bandwidth advantage alone defines its role.

The Data Center GPU Max 1350 wins decisively in raw compute throughput. Its FP32 rating of 44.44 TFLOPS is nearly double the Arc Pro B70's 22.94 TFLOPS. Texture rate also favors the Max 1350, with 1,388.8 GTexel/s versus 716.8 GTexel/s. Shader count reinforces this: 14,336 shading units on the Max 1350 versus 4,096 on the Arc Pro B70. The Max 1350 also has 112 ray tracing cores, compared to 32 on the Arc Pro B70, and 896 texture mapping units versus 256. For FP16 work, the Max 1350 maintains 44.44 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio, while the Arc Pro B70 reaches 45.88 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio. The Arc Pro B70 actually edges ahead in FP16 peak, but the Max 1350's consistent 1:1 ratio suggests sustained throughput without relying on packed math.

The Arc Pro B70 wins in several practical categories. It has a boost clock of 2800 MHz, far above the Max 1350's 1550 MHz. Pixel rate favors the Arc Pro B70 at 358.4 GPixel/s, while the Max 1350 records 0 MPixel/s, indicating it lacks traditional raster output units. The Arc Pro B70 also delivers display outputs, with 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1, while the Max 1350 has no outputs at all. Power draw is another clear differentiator: the Arc Pro B70 runs at 230 W with a suggested 550 W power supply, while the Max 1350 draws 450 W and requires an 850 W supply. The Arc Pro B70 fits in a dual-slot form factor with a 1x 8-pin connector, while the Max 1350 uses an OAM Module form factor.

Benchmark wins are evenly split at zero each, but the underlying specifications tell a story of specialization. The Arc Pro B70 is designed for interactive graphics, visualization, and workstation tasks where display output and rasterization matter. The Data Center GPU Max 1350 is built for compute-heavy data center workloads where memory bandwidth and raw FP32 throughput dominate. The Arc Pro B70 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4, while the Max 1350 supports DirectX 12 (12_1) with no Vulkan listed. That API gap further separates their intended uses.

The Verdict

The data points to distinct buyers for each card. The Arc Pro B70, with its 22.94 TFLOPS FP32, 32 GB GDDR6, and display outputs, suits professionals who need a workstation GPU for rendering, CAD, or content creation with real-time feedback. Its 2800 MHz boost clock and 358.4 GPixel/s pixel rate indicate strong interactive performance. The 50th percentile ranking across all GPUs places it in the middle of the field, but its feature set aligns with desktop workstation needs.

The Data Center GPU Max 1350 targets server environments. Its 96 GB HBM2e memory and 2.46 TB/s bandwidth are exceptional for large datasets, and its 44.44 TFLOPS FP32 makes it a serious compute accelerator. The lack of display outputs confirms it is not meant for direct user interaction. The 450 W power draw and OAM Module form factor require server infrastructure. Released on 2023-01-09, it has an active production status, with the H3C Graphics listed as its successor. The Arc Pro B70, released on 2026-03-25, is newer and uses a more advanced 5 nm process.

Neither card wins across the board. The Max 1350 dominates in FP32, texture rate, shader count, and memory bandwidth. The Arc Pro B70 wins in clock speed, pixel rate, display connectivity, power efficiency, and FP16 at 2:1. For a workstation user who needs to see results on a monitor, the Arc Pro B70 is the only viable option. For a data center operator running compute workloads without display needs, the Max 1350 provides nearly double the FP32 throughput. The 32 GB versus 96 GB memory capacity also guides the choice: the Max 1350 handles larger models and datasets, while the Arc Pro B70's 32 GB covers mainstream professional workloads.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most significant performance gap is FP32 compute. The Data Center GPU Max 1350 delivers 44.44 TFLOPS, which is 93.7% higher than the Arc Pro B70's 22.94 TFLOPS. This nearly doubles the raw floating point capability. Texture rate shows a similar pattern: 1,388.8 GTexel/s versus 716.8 GTexel/s, a 93.7% advantage for the Max 1350. The shader count difference is even more stark, with 14,336 units on the Max 1350 versus 4,096 on the Arc Pro B70, a 3.5x ratio.

Memory bandwidth heavily favors the Max 1350. Its 2.46 TB/s is roughly four times the Arc Pro B70's 608.0 GB/s. The memory bus width explains this: 8192 bit versus 256 bit. Memory capacity also favors the Max 1350 at 96 GB versus 32 GB, a 3x difference. These memory advantages matter for workloads that stream large volumes of data, such as scientific simulations or AI training.

The Arc Pro B70 counters with clock speed. Its boost clock of 2800 MHz is 80.6% higher than the Max 1350's 1550 MHz. This higher frequency helps close the gap in latency-sensitive tasks. Pixel rate is another area where the Arc Pro B70 wins outright, with 358.4 GPixel/s versus 0 MPixel/s on the Max 1350. That zero indicates the Max 1350 does not rasterize in the traditional sense. FP16 performance offers a nuance: the Arc Pro B70 reaches 45.88 TFLOPS at 2:1, slightly ahead of the Max 1350's 44.44 TFLOPS at 1:1. The Max 1350's 1:1 ratio means it sustains FP16 without special packing, while the Arc Pro B70 relies on a 2:1 ratio to hit its peak.

Power efficiency also splits them. The Arc Pro B70 achieves 22.94 TFLOPS at 230 W, while the Max 1350 achieves 44.44 TFLOPS at 450 W. Per watt, the Arc Pro B70 delivers roughly 0.10 TFLOPS/W, and the Max 1350 delivers roughly 0.10 TFLOPS/W as well, so efficiency is comparable. But the Arc Pro B70's lower absolute power draw makes it easier to integrate into a workstation.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has more memory?

A: The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350 has 96 GB of HBM2e memory, while the Intel Arc Pro B70 has 32 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Q: Which GPU offers display outputs?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B70 provides 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1 outputs. The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350 has no display outputs.

Q: How do the FP32 performance figures compare?

A: The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350 delivers 44.44 TFLOPS FP32, while the Intel Arc Pro B70 delivers 22.94 TFLOPS FP32.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350 has 2.46 TB/s bandwidth, compared to 608.0 GB/s on the Intel Arc Pro B70.

Q: Which GPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B70 boosts to 2800 MHz, while the Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350 boosts to 1550 MHz.

Q: What is the power consumption for each?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B70 has a 230 W TDP with a suggested 550 W power supply. The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350 has a 450 W TDP with a suggested 850 W power supply.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural lineages. The Intel Arc Pro B70 uses Xe2-HPG architecture on the Battlemage generation, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The chip is designated BMG-G31 with a die size of 368 mm². The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350 uses Generation 12.5 architecture from the Ponte Vecchio chip, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 1280 mm². Transistor counts differ massively: the Max 1350 has 100,000 million transistors, while the Arc Pro B70's transistor count is listed as unknown. Transistor density for the Max 1350 is 78.1M per mm².

The memory architectures are fundamentally different. The Arc Pro B70 uses GDDR6 with a 256 bit bus and 608.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Max 1350 uses HBM2e with a 8192 bit bus and 2.46 TB/s bandwidth. This 32x difference in bus width explains the bandwidth gap. The Max 1350's memory clock is 1200 MHz with 2.4 Gbps effective, while the Arc Pro B70's memory clock is 2375 MHz with 19 Gbps effective. The Max 1350 relies on a wider bus rather than a higher clock.

Shader and render configurations diverge sharply. The Arc Pro B70 has 4,096 shading units, 256 TMUs, and 128 ROPs. The Max 1350 has 14,336 shading units and 896 TMUs but 0 ROPs. This confirms the Max 1350 is not designed for raster graphics output. Ray tracing cores also differ: 32 on the Arc Pro B70 versus 112 on the Max 1350. API support reflects their roles. The Arc Pro B70 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The Max 1350 supports DirectX 12 (12_1) and OpenGL 4.6, with Vulkan not listed.

Specification Differences

Clock speeds: The Arc Pro B70 has a base clock of 2280 MHz and boost clock of 2800 MHz. The Max 1350 has a base clock of 750 MHz and boost clock of 1550 MHz.

Memory: The Arc Pro B70 uses 32 GB GDDR6 with a 256 bit bus and 608.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Max 1350 uses 96 GB HBM2e with a 8192 bit bus and 2.46 TB/s bandwidth.

Compute rates: The Arc Pro B70 achieves 22.94 TFLOPS FP32 and 45.88 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1). The Max 1350 achieves 44.44 TFLOPS FP32 and 44.44 TFLOPS FP16 (1:1).

Pixel and texture rates: The Arc Pro B70 has 358.4 GPixel/s and 716.8 GTexel/s. The Max 1350 has 0 MPixel/s and 1,388.8 GTexel/s.

Power and form factor: The Arc Pro B70 uses 230 W, a dual-slot design, and a 1x 8-pin power connector with a suggested 550 W power supply. The Max 1350 uses 450 W, an OAM Module form factor, no power connector listed, and a suggested 850 W power supply.

Physical dimensions: The Arc Pro B70 measures 267 mm in length, 110 mm in height, and 39 mm in width. The Max 1350 has no listed dimensions.

Display outputs: The Arc Pro B70 has 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1. The Max 1350 has no outputs.

Bus interface: Both use PCIe 5.0 x16.

Release dates: The Arc Pro B70 was released on 2026-03-25. The Max 1350 was released on 2023-01-09.

Production status: The Arc Pro B70 has no production status listed. The Max 1350 is marked as Active with the H3C Graphics as its successor.

Launch MSRP: The Arc Pro B70 has a launch MSRP of 949 USD. The Max 1350 has no launch MSRP listed.