Intel Data Center GPU Max 1100 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti AD104 Comparison

The Verdict

The data positions these two accelerators as fundamentally different tools. The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1100 is a compute-oriented accelerator with a massive memory pool and high bandwidth, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti AD104 is a conventional graphics card with display outputs and a much lower power draw. The Intel part targets workloads that require large memory capacity and extreme bandwidth, such as large-scale data processing or inference. The NVIDIA part, with its display outputs and lower power requirement, suits conventional graphics rendering and general-purpose desktop compute. Neither part dominates the other in raw FP32 throughput, as both deliver nearly identical peak numbers. The choice hinges on memory capacity, bandwidth, power envelope, and interface compatibility.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1100 uses the Ponte Vecchio chip, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 1280 mm² and 100,000 million transistors. Its architecture is Generation 12.5, and it uses HBM2e memory with a 48 GB capacity on an 8192-bit bus. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti AD104 uses the AD104 chip, fabricated by TSMC on a 5 nm process, with a die size of 294 mm² and 35,800 million transistors. Its architecture is Ada Lovelace, and it uses 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus.

The Intel part has 7168 shading units, 448 texture mapping units, and 0 ROPs. It also includes 56 ray tracing cores. The NVIDIA part has 4352 shading units, 136 TMUs, 48 ROPs, 34 ray tracing cores, and 136 tensor cores. The Intel accelerator has no display outputs, while the NVIDIA card provides 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. The Intel part uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, whereas the NVIDIA card uses PCIe 4.0 x8. The Intel accelerator has a single 12-pin power connector and a suggested PSU of 700 W, while the NVIDIA card uses a 16-pin connector and a suggested PSU of 450 W.

The transistor density differs significantly: Intel's 10 nm process achieves 78.1M transistors per mm², while NVIDIA's 5 nm process reaches 121.8M per mm². The Intel part is physically larger at 267 mm in length compared to the NVIDIA card's 240 mm length. The NVIDIA card also has specified height and width dimensions of 111 mm and 40 mm, respectively.

FAQ

Q: Which part has more memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1100 has 1.23 TB/s of bandwidth from HBM2e memory, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti AD104 has 288.0 GB/s from GDDR6 memory.

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: The Intel accelerator has a TDP of 300 W and suggests a 700 W PSU. The NVIDIA card has a TDP of 160 W and suggests a 450 W PSU.

Q: Which part supports display outputs?

A: The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1100 has no display outputs. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti AD104 provides 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a.

Q: What are the peak FP32 performance figures?

A: The Intel part delivers 22.22 TFLOPS FP32, while the NVIDIA card delivers 22.06 TFLOPS FP32. The difference is negligible.

Q: Which memory type and capacity does each use?

A: The Intel accelerator uses 48 GB of HBM2e on an 8192-bit bus. The NVIDIA card uses 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus.

Q: What is the production status of each part?

A: The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1100 is listed as Active, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti AD104 is End-of-life.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Data Center GPU Max 1100 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti AD104 |

|---|---|---|

| Process Node | 10 nm | 5 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | 100,000 million | 35,800 million |

| Die Size | 1280 mm² | 294 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 78.1M / mm² | 121.8M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 1000 MHz | 2310 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 1550 MHz | 2535 MHz |

| Memory Clock | 1200 Mbps effective | 18 Gbps effective |

| Memory Size | 48 GB | 8 GB |

| Memory Type | HBM2e | GDDR6 |

| Memory Bus Width | 8192 bit | 128 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 1.23 TB/s | 288.0 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 7168 | 4352 |

| TMUs | 448 | 136 |

| ROPs | 0 | 48 |

| Ray Tracing Cores | 56 | 34 |

| Tensor Cores | null | 136 |

| Pixel Rate | 0 MPixel/s | 121.7 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 694.4 GTexel/s | 344.8 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 22.22 TFLOPS | 22.06 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 22.22 TFLOPS (1:1) | 22.06 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 300 W | 160 W |

| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 16-pin |

| Suggested PSU | 700 W | 450 W |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |

| Display Outputs | No outputs | 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a |

| DirectX Support | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |

| Vulkan Support | null | 1.4 |

| Length | 267 mm | 240 mm |

| Height | null | 111 mm |

| Width | null | 40 mm |

| Release Date | 2023-01-09 | 2024-03-31 |

| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |

| Launch MSRP | null | 399 USD |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

No direct head-to-head benchmark scores are recorded in the database for these two parts. Both have an average benchmark score of 0 and zero wins each. The percentile vs all GPUs is identical at 50 for both. Without measured benchmark data, the comparison relies entirely on the specification differences.

The Intel part shows a clear advantage in memory bandwidth: 1.23 TB/s versus 288.0 GB/s, a factor of over 4x. Its memory capacity of 48 GB dwarfs the NVIDIA card's 8 GB, enabling datasets six times larger to reside on the accelerator itself. The Intel part also has substantially more shading units (7168 vs 4352) and TMUs (448 vs 136), which explains its higher texture rate of 694.4 GTexel/s compared to 344.8 GTexel/s. Its FP32 output of 22.22 TFLOPS edges out the NVIDIA card's 22.06 TFLOPS by a small margin.

The NVIDIA card counters with higher clock speeds: a base of 2310 MHz and boost of 2535 MHz versus 1000 MHz and 1550 MHz on the Intel part. It has 48 ROPs and a pixel rate of 121.7 GPixel/s, while the Intel accelerator has zero ROPs and a pixel rate of 0 MPixel/s. The NVIDIA card includes 136 tensor cores, a feature absent from the Intel specifications. Its transistor density is higher at 121.8M per mm² versus 78.1M per mm², and its die is much smaller at 294 mm² versus 1280 mm².

The NVIDIA card draws less power: 160 W versus 300 W TDP. Its suggested PSU of 450 W is lower than the Intel part's 700 W recommendation. The NVIDIA card is also shorter at 240 mm versus 267 mm for the Intel accelerator.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1100 wins in scenarios that demand large memory capacity and high bandwidth. Its 48 GB HBM2e pool and 1.23 TB/s bandwidth make it suited for workloads where data fits entirely on the accelerator, avoiding transfers over the PCIe bus. The 8192-bit memory bus provides a wide path for data movement. Its higher texture rate of 694.4 GTexel/s and greater shading unit count also favor compute-heavy workloads that are not pixel-bound. The PCIe 5.0 x16 interface provides a newer, higher-bandwidth host connection compared to the NVIDIA card's PCIe 4.0 x8.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti AD104 wins in conventional graphics and rendering tasks. Its 48 ROPs and 121.7 GPixel/s pixel rate enable actual display output, which the Intel part cannot provide. The NVIDIA card includes 136 tensor cores, which are absent from the Intel part's specification, indicating acceleration for AI inference workloads that rely on tensor operations. Its higher clock speeds (2310 MHz base, 2535 MHz boost) contribute to lower latency for latency-sensitive operations. The lower TDP of 160 W and suggested PSU of 450 W make it easier to integrate into systems with modest power budgets. Its smaller physical footprint (240 mm length, 111 mm height, 40 mm width) offers more flexibility in chassis selection.

The production status differs: the Intel part remains Active, while the NVIDIA card is End-of-life. This suggests ongoing availability for the Intel accelerator, whereas the NVIDIA card has been succeeded in the product stack. The NVIDIA card has a successor listed as GeForce 50, and its predecessor is GeForce 30. The Intel part lists its successor as H3C Graphics.

In terms of API support, the NVIDIA card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4, while the Intel part supports DirectX 12 (12_1) and has no Vulkan listing. Both support OpenGL 4.6. This gives the NVIDIA card broader API coverage for modern graphics applications.

The raw FP32 throughput is nearly identical, with the Intel part at 22.22 TFLOPS and the NVIDIA card at 22.06 TFLOPS. The FP16 numbers follow the same pattern at 1:1 ratios. This means for pure FP32 compute without memory constraints, the two parts are effectively equivalent. The deciding factors are memory, power, display capability, and tensor core availability.