Intel Arc Pro B70 vs NVIDIA H20 NVL16 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database does not contain any head-to-head benchmark entries for the Intel Arc Pro B70 and the NVIDIA H20 NVL16. Both parts show an average benchmark score of 0 and no entries in their nearest rivals lists. This absence of measured data means there are no direct performance comparisons to report. The percentile ranking for both GPUs sits at 50, indicating neither has a recorded standing above or below the other in the broader database.

Despite the lack of benchmark results, the specification data allows for meaningful analysis of theoretical performance ceilings. The NVIDIA H20 NVL16 delivers 39.54 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, which is 72% higher than the Intel Arc Pro B70's 22.94 TFLOPS. In FP16 workloads, the gap widens further: the H20 NVL16 produces 79.07 TFLOPS versus 45.88 TFLOPS for the Arc Pro B70, a 72% advantage as well. These figures indicate the NVIDIA part holds a decisive lead in raw compute throughput.

Memory bandwidth tells a similar story. The H20 NVL16 accesses 4.03 TB/s across a 6144-bit HBM3 bus, while the Arc Pro B70 manages 608.0 GB/s over a 256-bit GDDR6 interface. That represents a 6.6x difference in memory bandwidth. The NVIDIA part also carries 96 GB of memory compared to 32 GB on the Intel card. Texture rate favors the Intel part slightly: 716.8 GTexel/s versus 617.8 GTexel/s, a 16% advantage for the Arc Pro B70. Pixel rate also goes to Intel at 358.4 GPixel/s versus 47.52 GPixel/s for the H20 NVL16, a 7.5x difference.

Where Each One Wins

The NVIDIA H20 NVL16 wins decisively in compute-heavy and memory-intensive scenarios. Its FP32 throughput of 39.54 TFLOPS and FP16 throughput of 79.07 TFLOPS position it for large-scale matrix operations, deep learning training, and scientific simulations. The 4.03 TB/s memory bandwidth supports massive data movement, and the 96 GB HBM3 capacity allows large models or datasets to reside on-card. The 312 tensor cores provide dedicated hardware for AI acceleration, a feature the Intel Arc Pro B70 lacks entirely. The H20 NVL16 also uses 312 TMUs, which combined with its shading units, supports high-throughput texture processing in server workloads.

The Intel Arc Pro B70 wins in pixel throughput and texture rate. Its 358.4 GPixel/s pixel rate exceeds the H20 NVL16's 47.52 GPixel/s by a factor of 7.5, making it the stronger choice for rasterization-heavy graphics tasks. The 716.8 GTexel/s texture rate edges out the NVIDIA part's 617.8 GTexel/s, giving Intel a 16% lead in texture filtering. The Arc Pro B70 also carries 128 ROPs versus just 24 on the H20 NVL16, reinforcing its advantage in fill-rate-bound workloads. The Intel card supports full graphics APIs including DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, while the NVIDIA part reports N/A for all three. Display outputs on the Arc Pro B70 include 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1, whereas the H20 NVL16 has no outputs, confirming its server-only orientation.

The H20 NVL16 has 9984 shading units against 4096 on the Arc Pro B70, a 144% lead. It also has 32 RT cores on the Intel side versus no listed RT cores on the NVIDIA part, though the H20 NVL16 compensates with 312 tensor cores. The NVIDIA chip uses 80,000 million transistors on an 814 mm² die, while the Intel chip's transistor count is unknown on a 368 mm² die.

The Verdict

The data indicates two GPUs built for fundamentally different purposes. The NVIDIA H20 NVL16 is a server-grade accelerator with no display outputs, no graphics API support, and an SXM module form factor. It targets compute environments where FP32, FP16, and tensor core performance matter most. Its 39.54 TFLOPS FP32 and 79.07 TFLOPS FP16, combined with 4.03 TB/s bandwidth and 96 GB memory, make it the choice for AI inference, training, and high-performance computing workloads. The 400 W TDP and 800 W suggested PSU reflect its data-center positioning.

The Intel Arc Pro B70 is a workstation graphics card with a dual-slot design, 1x 8-pin power connector, and 550 W suggested PSU. It delivers 22.94 TFLOPS FP32 and 45.88 TFLOPS FP16, which is less than the NVIDIA part but still substantial. Its 358.4 GPixel/s pixel rate, 716.8 GTexel/s texture rate, and 128 ROPs make it suitable for graphics rendering, visualization, and content creation. The full graphics API support and display outputs enable direct workstation use. Its 32 GB GDDR6 memory and 608.0 GB/s bandwidth support large textures and scenes.

Users who need compute density, massive memory capacity, or AI acceleration should select the H20 NVL16. Users who need rasterization throughput, texturing performance, or a card with display outputs should select the Arc Pro B70. The 50th percentile ranking for both parts in the database reflects their absence of recorded benchmark scores, not a performance equivalence.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 compute performance?

A: The NVIDIA H20 NVL16 with 39.54 TFLOPS, which is 72% higher than the Intel Arc Pro B70's 22.94 TFLOPS.

Q: How do the memory capacities compare?

A: The NVIDIA H20 NVL16 has 96 GB of HBM3 memory, while the Intel Arc Pro B70 has 32 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Q: Does the Intel Arc Pro B70 support display outputs?

A: Yes, it has 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1 outputs. The NVIDIA H20 NVL16 has no display outputs.

Q: What graphics API support does each card provide?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B70 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The NVIDIA H20 NVL16 reports N/A for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan.

Q: Which card has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA H20 NVL16 with 4.03 TB/s, compared to 608.0 GB/s on the Intel Arc Pro B70.

Q: What is the process node for both chips?

A: Both the Intel BMG-G31 and NVIDIA GH100 use a 5 nm process from TSMC.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Arc Pro B70 uses the BMG-G31 chip based on Xe2-HPG architecture, part of the Battlemage (Pro Series) generation. The NVIDIA H20 NVL16 uses the GH100 chip based on Hopper architecture, part of the Server Hopper (Hxx) generation. Both are fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process, but the NVIDIA die is substantially larger at 814 mm² versus 368 mm² for Intel. The NVIDIA chip contains 80,000 million transistors, while the Intel transistor count is listed as unknown.

The NVIDIA part pairs 9984 shading units with 312 tensor cores and 312 TMUs. The Intel part has 4096 shading units, 256 TMUs, 128 ROPs, and 32 RT cores, but no tensor cores. The H20 NVL16's tensor core count highlights its AI-focused design. The Intel card's RT cores support ray tracing workloads, a feature absent from the NVIDIA part's specifications.

Memory architecture diverges sharply. The H20 NVL16 uses 6144-bit HBM3 with 4.03 TB/s bandwidth across 96 GB. The Arc Pro B70 uses 256-bit GDDR6 with 608.0 GB/s across 32 GB. The bus width difference is 24x, while the capacity difference is 3x. Clock speeds also differ: the Intel card runs at 2280 MHz base and 2800 MHz boost, while the NVIDIA part runs at 1830 MHz base and 1980 MHz boost. The Intel memory clock is 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective) versus 1313 MHz (5.3 Gbps effective) on the NVIDIA side.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ across nearly every measurable specification. The Intel Arc Pro B70 has a base clock of 2280 MHz and boost clock of 2800 MHz, while the NVIDIA H20 NVL16 has a base clock of 1830 MHz and boost clock of 1980 MHz. Memory type differs: GDDR6 on Intel versus HBM3 on NVIDIA. Bus width is 256 bit on Intel versus 6144 bit on NVIDIA. Memory size is 32 GB versus 96 GB. Bandwidth is 608.0 GB/s versus 4.03 TB/s.

Shading units number 4096 on Intel versus 9984 on NVIDIA. TMUs are 256 versus 312. ROPs are 128 versus 24. RT cores are 32 on Intel, with none listed on NVIDIA. Tensor cores are absent on Intel, with 312 on NVIDIA. Pixel rate is 358.4 GPixel/s on Intel versus 47.52 GPixel/s on NVIDIA. Texture rate is 716.8 GTexel/s on Intel versus 617.8 GTexel/s on NVIDIA. FP32 throughput is 22.94 TFLOPS versus 39.54 TFLOPS. FP16 throughput is 45.88 TFLOPS versus 79.07 TFLOPS.

Power draw differs: the Intel card has a 230 W TDP with a 550 W suggested PSU and 1x 8-pin connector. The NVIDIA card has a 400 W TDP with an 800 W suggested PSU and no listed power connectors, reflecting its SXM module form factor. The Intel card is dual-slot, 267 mm long, 110 mm high, and 39 mm wide. The NVIDIA card has no listed dimensions. Display outputs are present on Intel (1x HDMI 2.1a, 3x DisplayPort 2.1) and absent on NVIDIA. The Intel card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, while the NVIDIA card reports N/A for all graphics APIs. The NVIDIA part's production status is Active, with a release date of 2025-09-01; the Intel part has a release date of 2026-03-25. The Intel card has a launch MSRP of 949 USD. The NVIDIA part has no launch MSRP listed.