Intel Arc Pro B70 vs NVIDIA RTX 4000 Mobile Ada Generation Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for the Intel Arc Pro B70 and the NVIDIA RTX 4000 Mobile Ada Generation contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results, no individual benchmark scores, and no win counts for either product. Both GPUs hold a percentile rank of 50 against all other GPUs in the database, and both have an average benchmark score of zero. Without measured performance data, a numerical comparison of application-level frame rates or compute throughput is not possible from the database.

What can be quantified from the specifications, however, are the theoretical peak rates. The Intel Arc Pro B70 delivers 22.94 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, while the NVIDIA RTX 4000 Mobile Ada Generation delivers 24.72 TFLOPS. That places the NVIDIA part approximately 7.8% ahead in raw single-precision floating-point throughput. In FP16 compute, the Arc Pro B70 reaches 45.88 TFLOPS using a 2:1 ratio, whereas the RTX 4000 Mobile reaches 24.72 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio. The Intel card offers roughly 85.6% more FP16 throughput than the NVIDIA card, a substantial advantage for workloads that use reduced precision.

Pixel throughput also splits the two. The Arc Pro B70 outputs 358.4 GPixel/s, compared to 133.2 GPixel/s for the RTX 4000 Mobile. That gives Intel a 169.1% lead in pixel fill rate. Texture rate favors Intel as well: 716.8 GTexel/s versus 386.3 GTexel/s, a difference of about 85.6%. These are large margins, but they reflect the desktop-oriented design of the Arc Pro B70, which has a 230 W thermal envelope, versus the 110 W mobile-focused RTX 4000.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has more memory?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B70 has 32 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 608.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The NVIDIA RTX 4000 Mobile Ada Generation has 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, providing 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of each card?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B70 boosts to 2800 MHz from a base of 2280 MHz. The NVIDIA RTX 4000 Mobile Ada Generation boosts to 1665 MHz from a base of 1290 MHz.

Q: Which GPU has more shading units?

A: The NVIDIA RTX 4000 Mobile Ada Generation has 7424 shading units. The Intel Arc Pro B70 has 4096 shading units.

Q: Does the RTX 4000 Mobile support tensor cores?

A: Yes, it includes 232 tensor cores. The Intel Arc Pro B70 does not have a listed tensor core count in the database.

Q: What is the process node for both chips?

A: Both GPUs are built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The Intel chip is the BMG-G31, and the NVIDIA chip is the AD104.

Q: What is the thermal design power (TDP) difference?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B70 has a TDP of 230 W and requires a 1x 8-pin power connector. The NVIDIA RTX 4000 Mobile Ada Generation has a TDP of 110 W and uses no power connector, as it is an integrated GPU for mobile systems.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Arc Pro B70 uses the Xe2-HPG architecture, part of Intel's Battlemage Pro Series generation. Its chip is the BMG-G31, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 368 mm². The transistor count is listed as unknown, and no transistor density figure is provided.

The NVIDIA RTX 4000 Mobile Ada Generation uses the Ada Lovelace architecture, belonging to the GeForce 40-series and the Ada-MW generation. Its chip is the AD104, also built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 294 mm². The transistor count is 35,800 million, giving a density of 121.8M transistors per mm².

The Intel GPU has 32 ray tracing cores, while the NVIDIA GPU has 58. NVIDIA additionally carries 232 tensor cores, a feature absent from the Intel specification list. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The memory subsystems differ in more than capacity. Intel uses a 256-bit bus with GDDR6 running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective), producing 608.0 GB/s. NVIDIA uses a 192-bit bus with GDDR6 running at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective), producing 432.0 GB/s.

The Intel card is a dual-slot, full-length desktop board measuring 267 mm in length, 110 mm in height, and 39 mm in width. It connects via PCIe 5.0 x16 and outputs video through 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1. The NVIDIA part is an integrated GPU (IGP) for mobile platforms with no listed dimensions, using PCIe 4.0 x16 and display outputs dependent on the portable device.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every core specification field. The Intel Arc Pro B70 has 4096 shading units, 256 texture mapping units, and 128 raster output units. The NVIDIA RTX 4000 Mobile Ada Generation has 7424 shading units, 232 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. Intel leads in TMUs and ROPs; NVIDIA leads in shading units.

Clock speeds favor Intel. The Arc Pro B70 runs at 2280 MHz base and 2800 MHz boost. The RTX 4000 Mobile runs at 1290 MHz base and 1665 MHz boost. The Intel card's boost clock is 68.2% higher than NVIDIA's.

Memory favors Intel in both capacity and bandwidth. Intel offers 32 GB versus 12 GB, and 608.0 GB/s versus 432.0 GB/s. The bus width is 256 bit versus 192 bit.

Compute rates are mixed. NVIDIA has higher FP32 (24.72 TFLOPS versus 22.94 TFLOPS), while Intel has higher FP16 (45.88 TFLOPS versus 24.72 TFLOPS). Pixel rate favors Intel at 358.4 GPixel/s versus 133.2 GPixel/s. Texture rate favors Intel at 716.8 GTexel/s versus 386.3 GTexel/s.

Power requirements are sharply different. The Intel card consumes 230 W and needs a 550 W suggested power supply, with a 1x 8-pin connector. The NVIDIA mobile part consumes 110 W and requires no external power connector. The Intel card is dual-slot; the NVIDIA part is an IGP.

The release dates differ: Intel's card was released on 2026-03-25, while NVIDIA's mobile GPU was released on 2023-03-20. The NVIDIA part has an "Active" production status, while Intel's status is not listed. The NVIDIA GPU has a predecessor, Ampere-MW, and a successor, Blackwell-MW. Intel's card has no predecessor or successor listed.

The Intel Arc Pro B70 has a launch MSRP of 949 USD. The NVIDIA RTX 4000 Mobile Ada Generation has no launch MSRP recorded.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc Pro B70 wins in memory capacity and bandwidth. With 32 GB and 608.0 GB/s, it suits large datasets, high-resolution textures, and workloads that need to keep substantial working sets resident on the GPU. The FP16 throughput of 45.88 TFLOPS gives it a clear advantage in mixed-precision compute tasks that can use the 2:1 ratio. The much higher pixel rate (358.4 GPixel/s) and texture rate (716.8 GTexel/s) indicate strong rasterization throughput, which benefits traditional 3D rendering pipelines and high-resolution display workloads. Its dual-slot form factor, PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, and fixed display outputs (1x HDMI 2.1a, 3x DisplayPort 2.1) make it a straightforward desktop workstation installation.

The NVIDIA RTX 4000 Mobile Ada Generation wins in raw FP32 compute, delivering 24.72 TFLOPS versus 22.94 TFLOPS. It also has far more shading units (7424 versus 4096), which can help in workloads that scale with shader count rather than clock speed. The 232 tensor cores provide dedicated hardware for AI and deep learning inference, a feature Intel does not list. The 58 ray tracing cores exceed Intel's 32, which benefits ray-traced rendering workloads. Its 110 W TDP and integrated design make it suitable for mobile workstations where power and space are constrained. The 12 GB memory capacity is lower, but the 432.0 GB/s bandwidth remains competitive for a mobile part.

The Verdict

The database directs each GPU to a different deployment scenario. The Intel Arc Pro B70 is a desktop workstation card with a large 32 GB memory pool, high bandwidth, and very high pixel and texture throughput. Its release date of 2026 and launch MSRP of 949 USD place it as a newer, high-end professional offering. The measured specifications show it delivering 608.0 GB/s of bandwidth and 45.88 TFLOPS of FP16 compute, which are strong figures for compute-heavy professional workloads that use reduced precision.

The NVIDIA RTX 4000 Mobile Ada Generation is a mobile integrated GPU with a 110 W envelope. It offers higher FP32 compute (24.72 TFLOPS) and includes tensor cores and 58 ray tracing cores. Its 12 GB memory and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth are lower than Intel's, but the part is designed for portable systems. Its earlier release in 2023 and active production status indicate a mature mobile product.

For a user requiring maximum memory capacity, desktop expandability, and high pixel fill rates, the Intel Arc Pro B70 shows the stronger specification sheet. For a user needing FP32 throughput, tensor core acceleration, ray tracing hardware, and low power consumption in a mobile chassis, the RTX 4000 Mobile Ada Generation is the better fit. The data does not provide a universal winner, only a clear split by workload type and system form factor.