Intel Arc Pro B70 vs Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for the Intel Arc Pro B70 versus the Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550. Both cards have empty benchmark arrays, zero wins each, and a percentile rank of 50 against all GPUs. This means no direct performance scores exist to compare. The absence of data does not imply equivalence; it reflects the different purposes these two accelerators serve. One is a workstation graphics card, the other is a data center compute module. Without measured scores, the analysis must rely on the architectural specifications recorded in the database. The FP32 throughput figures provide the clearest quantitative contrast: the Data Center GPU Max 1550 delivers 52.43 TFLOPS, while the Arc Pro B70 delivers 22.94 TFLOPS. That is a 2.29x advantage for the data center part in raw single-precision compute. In FP16, the gap narrows. The Max 1550 sustains 52.43 TFLOPS at 1:1 ratio, while the Arc Pro B70 reaches 45.88 TFLOPS using a 2:1 ratio. The Arc Pro B70’s FP16 figure is an accelerated rate, not a native throughput. For workloads that require true FP16 performance, the database shows the Max 1550 holds a 14% lead. Texture rate also favors the data center card: 1,638.4 GTexel/s versus 716.8 GTexel/s, a 2.29x difference. Pixel rate tells a different story. The Arc Pro B70 outputs 358.4 GPixel/s, while the Max 1550 is recorded at 0 MPixel/s because it has no ROPs and no display outputs. The Arc Pro B70 is a rendering-capable device; the Max 1550 is not.

Architecture Differences

The two Intel products come from different foundries and process nodes. The Arc Pro B70 uses the Xe2-HPG architecture on TSMC’s 5 nm process with a 368 mm² die size. The Data Center GPU Max 1550 uses Generation 12.5 architecture on Intel’s 10 nm process with a 1280 mm² die size. The Max 1550 packs 100,000 million transistors, while the Arc Pro B70’s transistor count is unknown in the database. Transistor density for the Max 1550 is recorded at 78.1M per mm²; no density figure exists for the Arc Pro B70. The Max 1550 is a multi-die design, as indicated by its massive die size and transistor count, while the Arc Pro B70 appears to be a monolithic GPU. Clock speeds reflect the different design philosophies. The Arc Pro B70 runs at a base clock of 2280 MHz and boosts to 2800 MHz. The Max 1550 operates much lower, with a 900 MHz base and 1600 MHz boost. The Arc Pro B70’s higher clocks suit interactive graphics workloads, while the Max 1550’s lower clocks allow for massive parallelism across 16,384 shading units. The Max 1550 has four times the shading units (16,384 versus 4,096) and four times the texture mapping units (1,024 versus 256). The Arc Pro B70 has 128 ROPs; the Max 1550 has zero. The Arc Pro B70 includes 32 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6. The Max 1550 has 128 ray tracing cores but only supports DirectX 12 (12_1) and OpenGL 4.6, with no Vulkan support recorded. Memory architecture diverges sharply. The Arc Pro B70 uses 32 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, yielding 608.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Max 1550 uses 128 GB of HBM2e on a 8192-bit bus, delivering 3.28 TB/s, which is 5.4x the bandwidth of the Arc Pro B70. The Arc Pro B70 has a 230 W TDP and requires a 550 W suggested PSU; the Max 1550 draws 600 W and suggests a 1000 W PSU.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has higher FP32 performance?

A: The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 records 52.43 TFLOPS FP32, while the Intel Arc Pro B70 records 22.94 TFLOPS. The Max 1550 leads by a factor of 2.29x.

Q: Can the Intel Arc Pro B70 output video?

A: Yes. The Arc Pro B70 includes 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1 outputs. The Data Center GPU Max 1550 lists no display outputs.

Q: How do the memory bandwidth figures compare?

A: The Data Center GPU Max 1550 delivers 3.28 TB/s of bandwidth from 128 GB of HBM2e on a 8192-bit bus. The Arc Pro B70 provides 608.0 GB/s from 32 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus. The Max 1550 has 5.4x the bandwidth.

Q: Which product uses a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The Arc Pro B70 is fabricated on TSMC’s 5 nm node. The Data Center GPU Max 1550 uses Intel’s 10 nm node. The 5 nm node is smaller.

Q: What is the FP16 performance difference?

A: The Max 1550 sustains 52.43 TFLOPS FP16 at a 1:1 ratio. The Arc Pro B70 reaches 45.88 TFLOPS FP16 using a 2:1 ratio. The Max 1550 leads by 14%.

Q: What is the thermal design power of each card?

A: The Arc Pro B70 has a 230 W TDP with a 550 W suggested PSU. The Data Center GPU Max 1550 has a 600 W TDP with a 1000 W suggested PSU.

Specification Differences

The database records several fields where the two Intel accelerators differ. Process node: 5 nm (TSMC) for the Arc Pro B70 versus 10 nm (Intel) for the Max 1550. Die size: 368 mm² versus 1280 mm². Transistors: unknown versus 100,000 million. Transistor density: not recorded versus 78.1M per mm². Base clock: 2280 MHz versus 900 MHz. Boost clock: 2800 MHz versus 1600 MHz. Memory clock: 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective) versus 1600 MHz (3.2 Gbps effective). Memory size: 32 GB GDDR6 versus 128 GB HBM2e. Memory bus: 256 bit versus 8192 bit. Memory bandwidth: 608.0 GB/s versus 3.28 TB/s. Shading units: 4,096 versus 16,384. TMUs: 256 versus 1,024. ROPs: 128 versus 0. RT cores: 32 versus 128. Pixel rate: 358.4 GPixel/s versus 0 MPixel/s. Texture rate: 716.8 GTexel/s versus 1,638.4 GTexel/s. FP32: 22.94 TFLOPS versus 52.43 TFLOPS. FP16: 45.88 TFLOPS (2:1) versus 52.43 TFLOPS (1:1). TDP: 230 W versus 600 W. Slot width: Dual-slot versus OAM Module. Power connectors: 1x 8-pin versus none recorded. Suggested PSU: 550 W versus 1000 W. Display outputs: 1x HDMI 2.1a, 3x DisplayPort 2.1 versus no outputs. DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) versus 12 (12_1). Vulkan: 1.4 versus not recorded. Dimensions: 267 mm length, 110 mm height, 39 mm width versus no dimensions recorded. Release date: 2026-03-25 versus 2023-01-09. Production status: not recorded versus Active. Successor: not recorded versus H3C Graphics. Launch MSRP: 949 USD for the Arc Pro B70; the Max 1550 has no launch MSRP recorded.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc Pro B70 wins in interactive and display-centric workloads. Its 358.4 GPixel/s pixel rate, 128 ROPs, and three DisplayPort 2.1 outputs plus HDMI 2.1a make it suitable for graphics rendering to displays. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4, which are the APIs used by modern games and professional visualization software. Its higher clock speeds (2280 MHz base, 2800 MHz boost) benefit latency-sensitive tasks. The 32 GB GDDR6 memory at 608.0 GB/s provides adequate capacity for large frame buffers. The 230 W TDP with a single 8-pin connector fits standard workstation power envelopes.

The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 wins in raw compute throughput. Its 52.43 TFLOPS FP32 and 52.43 TFLOPS FP16 at 1:1 ratio deliver more than double the FP32 performance of the Arc Pro B70. The 128 GB HBM2e memory with 3.28 TB/s bandwidth provides 5.4x the memory bandwidth and 4x the capacity, which matters for large data sets in AI inference or scientific simulation. The 16,384 shading units and 1,024 TMUs indicate massive parallel throughput. The 128 ray tracing cores outnumber the Arc Pro B70’s 32. The Max 1550 supports DirectX 12 (12_1), which covers most compute APIs, though it lacks Vulkan. The 600 W TDP and OAM Module form factor target rack-mounted servers rather than desktop workstations. Its production status is Active, and it has a recorded successor, H3C Graphics, suggesting an ongoing product line.

The Verdict

The data indicates two distinct products for different environments. The Intel Arc Pro B70, released 2026-03-25, is a workstation graphics card. It has display outputs, ROPs, DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, and a dual-slot PCIe form factor with a 1x 8-pin power connector. It delivers 22.94 TFLOPS FP32, 358.4 GPixel/s pixel rate, and 608.0 GB/s memory bandwidth. Its launch MSRP is 949 USD. The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550, released 2023-01-09, is a data center compute module. It has no display outputs, no ROPs, no Vulkan support, and uses an OAM Module slot width with no power connectors listed. It delivers 52.43 TFLOPS FP32, 52.43 TFLOPS FP16, and 3.28 TB/s memory bandwidth. The database shows the Max 1550 as Active production with a successor named H3C Graphics.

Users who need graphics output, DirectX 12 Ultimate features, or Vulkan rendering should select the Arc Pro B70. Users who need maximum FP32 or FP16 compute throughput, massive memory capacity (128 GB), or the highest memory bandwidth (3.28 TB/s) should select the Data Center GPU Max 1550. The Max 1550’s 14% FP16 advantage over the Arc Pro B70’s accelerated rate is relevant only for workloads that require native FP16 processing. The Arc Pro B70’s 2800 MHz boost clock versus the Max 1550’s 1600 MHz boost clock indicates a design for bursty, interactive tasks. The Max 1550’s 100,000 million transistors across a 1280 mm² die on 10 nm indicates a brute-force compute approach. The Arc Pro B70’s 368 mm² die on 5 nm indicates a more efficient, denser implementation for graphics. The absence of head-to-head benchmarks means no direct performance ranking exists, but the recorded specifications support these usage-based conclusions.