Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core architectural differences between the Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER?

A: The Intel part uses the Ponte Vecchio chip built on Intel's 10 nm process with Generation 12.5 architecture, while the NVIDIA card uses the GB205 chip on TSMC's 5 nm process with Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The Intel chip is built on a 1280 mm² die with 100,000 million transistors, whereas the NVIDIA chip uses a 263 mm² die with 31,100 million transistors.

Q: How do the memory configurations compare between the two cards?

A: The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350 has 96 GB of HBM2e memory on a 8192-bit bus, delivering 2.46 TB/s of bandwidth. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER has 18 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Which card has higher raw FP32 compute throughput?

A: The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350 delivers 44.44 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, which is higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER's 32.15 TFLOPS. Both cards offer the same FP16 performance at a 1:1 ratio with FP32.

Q: What display outputs does each card provide?

A: The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350 has no display outputs, as it is designed as an OAM Module for data center deployment. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER provides 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b outputs.

Q: How do the benchmark scores compare in the recorded database?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER has a recorded 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2690, placing it at the 18th percentile among all GPUs. The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database and sits at the 50th percentile based on its overall profile.

Q: What are the power requirements for each card?

A: The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350 has a TDP of 450 W and a suggested PSU rating of 850 W. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER has a TDP of 275 W and uses a single 16-pin power connector.

Architecture Differences

The two cards represent fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350 is a massive compute-focused accelerator built around the Ponte Vecchio chip, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER is a conventional graphics card targeting rendering workloads.

The Intel chip uses Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 1280 mm², making it one of the largest GPU dies in the database. It packs 100,000 million transistors, resulting in a transistor density of 78.1M per mm². The NVIDIA GB205 chip, fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process, is considerably smaller at 263 mm² but achieves a higher transistor density of 118.3M per mm² with 31,100 million transistors. This density advantage reflects the more advanced process node.

The compute architecture differs substantially. The Intel card carries 14,336 shading units, 896 texture mapping units, and 112 ray tracing cores. It reports zero ROPs and a pixel rate of 0 MPixel/s, confirming that this is not a rasterization-oriented product. The NVIDIA card has 6,400 shading units, 200 TMUs, 80 ROPs, 50 RT cores, and 200 tensor cores. Its pixel rate of 201.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 502.4 GTexel/s indicate a fully capable graphics pipeline.

Memory architecture highlights the divergent use cases. The Intel card uses 96 GB of HBM2e on an 8192-bit bus for 2.46 TB/s of bandwidth, which is designed for large data sets and compute workloads. The NVIDIA card uses 18 GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus for 672.0 GB/s, which is sufficient for gaming and consumer rendering tasks.

Clock speeds also tell a story. The Intel card operates at a base clock of 750 MHz with a boost of 1550 MHz, while the NVIDIA card runs much higher at 2325 MHz base and 2512 MHz boost. The memory clock on the Intel card is 1200 MHz (2.4 Gbps effective), whereas the NVIDIA card uses 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective).

The API support differs as well. The Intel card supports DirectX 12 (12_1) and OpenGL 4.6, with no Vulkan support listed. The NVIDIA card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The NVIDIA card's newer DirectX feature level reflects its more recent consumer-focused design.

Physical form factors diverge completely. The Intel card is an OAM Module with no display outputs, designed for server installations. The NVIDIA card is a dual-slot form factor measuring 245 mm by 115 mm by 40 mm, with standard display outputs.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between these two cards. The only recorded performance data comes from the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER, which scored 2690 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. This result places the card at the 18th percentile among all GPUs in the database.

The nearest rivals for the NVIDIA card provide context for its performance level. The NVIDIA Quadro K1100M scored 2664, just 1% behind. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 scored 2662, trailing by 1.1%. The Intel Arc Pro B50 also scored 2660, again 1.1% behind. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 scored 2645, representing a 1.7% gap. These results cluster tightly, suggesting the RTX 5070 SUPER's recorded score sits at the top of a narrow performance band.

The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350 has no benchmark scores recorded in the database. Its 50th percentile ranking among all GPUs comes from its overall specification profile rather than direct testing. This absence of measured performance data makes direct numerical comparison impossible.

The FP32 compute figures offer the clearest quantitative comparison. The Intel card delivers 44.44 TFLOPS, which is 38% higher than the NVIDIA card's 32.15 TFLOPS. Texture rate shows a similar pattern: the Intel card achieves 1,388.8 GTexel/s versus 502.4 GTexel/s for the NVIDIA card, a 2.76x advantage. These numbers suggest the Intel card would excel in compute-heavy workloads.

Memory bandwidth presents an even larger gap. The Intel card's 2.46 TB/s is approximately 3.66 times the NVIDIA card's 672.0 GB/s. Combined with the 96 GB capacity versus 18 GB, the Intel card holds a decisive advantage for memory-bound tasks.

However, the NVIDIA card counters with higher clock speeds and a complete graphics pipeline. Its 2512 MHz boost clock is 62% higher than the Intel card's 1550 MHz boost. The NVIDIA card's 80 ROPs and 201.0 GPixel/s pixel rate indicate it can actually output rendered frames, which the Intel card cannot do with its 0 MPixel/s pixel rate.

The Verdict

The recorded data paints a picture of two tools built for different jobs. The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350 targets compute acceleration with massive memory capacity, high FP32 throughput, and no display functionality. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER targets graphics rendering with a complete output pipeline, higher clock speeds, and consumer-oriented features.

For compute workloads that benefit from large memory capacity and high bandwidth, the Intel card's 96 GB HBM2e configuration, 2.46 TB/s bandwidth, and 44.44 TFLOPS FP32 performance make it the stronger choice on paper. Its 2.76x texture rate advantage reinforces this positioning.

For rendering, gaming, or any workload requiring visual output, the NVIDIA card is the only viable option between the two. It has display outputs, a full rasterization pipeline with 80 ROPs, and a 201.0 GPixel/s pixel rate. The Intel card cannot output video at all.

The NVIDIA card's recorded benchmark score of 2690 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, while modest relative to the 18th percentile ranking, confirms it functions as a capable graphics processor. The Intel card has no such recorded validation.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER |

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

| Chip | Ponte Vecchio | GB205 |

| Architecture | Generation 12.5 | Blackwell 2.0 |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 5 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | 100,000 million | 31,100 million |

| Die Size | 1280 mm² | 263 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 78.1M / mm² | 118.3M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 750 MHz | 2325 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 1550 MHz | 2512 MHz |

| Memory Size | 96 GB | 18 GB |

| Memory Type | HBM2e | GDDR7 |

| Memory Bus Width | 8192 bit | 192 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 2.46 TB/s | 672.0 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 14336 | 6400 |

| TMUs | 896 | 200 |

| ROPs | 0 | 80 |

| RT Cores | 112 | 50 |

| Tensor Cores | None listed | 200 |

| Pixel Rate | 0 MPixel/s | 201.0 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 1,388.8 GTexel/s | 502.4 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 44.44 TFLOPS | 32.15 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 44.44 TFLOPS (1:1) | 32.15 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 450 W | 275 W |

| Slot Width | OAM Module | Dual-slot |

| Power Connectors | None listed | 1x 16-pin |

| Suggested PSU | 850 W | None listed |

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

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

| Vulkan Support | None listed | 1.4 |

| Dimensions | Not listed | 245 mm x 115 mm x 40 mm |

| Release Date | 2023-01-09 | 2025-12-31 |

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1350 wins in every raw compute metric recorded in the database. Its FP32 throughput of 44.44 TFLOPS exceeds the NVIDIA card by 12.29 TFLOPS. Its texture rate of 1,388.8 GTexel/s is more than double the NVIDIA card's 502.4 GTexel/s. Memory bandwidth of 2.46 TB/s compared to 672.0 GB/s, combined with 96 GB versus 18 GB capacity, makes it the clear choice for memory-intensive workloads. The Intel card also has more shading units (14,336 vs 6,400), more TMUs (896 vs 200), and more RT cores (112 vs 50).

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER wins in every graphics-output-oriented metric. It has 80 ROPs versus zero, a pixel rate of 201.0 GPixel/s versus 0 MPixel/s, and display outputs that the Intel card completely lacks. Its clocks run substantially higher, with a boost of 2512 MHz versus 1550 MHz, and its base clock of 2325 MHz exceeds the Intel card's boost clock. The NVIDIA card's 200 tensor cores provide dedicated AI acceleration hardware that the Intel card does not list. Its 275 W TDP is 175 W lower than the Intel card, indicating lower power draw. The NVIDIA card also supports a newer DirectX feature level (12_2 vs 12_1) and includes Vulkan 1.4 support.

The NVIDIA card has a recorded benchmark score of 2690 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, while the Intel card has no recorded benchmark scores. The NVIDIA card's percentile ranking of 18 places it below the Intel card's 50th percentile in the database, though this comparison relies on different data sources. The nearest rivals to the NVIDIA card all score within 1.7% of its result, indicating the recorded performance sits within a tight competitive cluster.

The production status of both cards is listed as Active. The Intel card has a successor named H3C Graphics, while the NVIDIA card has no successor listed. The Intel card launched on 2023-01-09, while the NVIDIA card has a release date of 2025-12-31.