Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 vs NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super Comparison

Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 vs NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super

The database records two devices engineered for entirely different operating envelopes. The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 is a massive accelerator built on the Ponte Vecchio chip, using the Generation 12.5 architecture, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 1280 mm² and 100,000 million transistors. The NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super is a compact embedded module using the GA10B chip, built on the Ampere architecture, fabricated on an 8 nm process at Samsung with a die size of 200 mm². The recorded data shows no shared benchmark scores, no head-to-head results, and no nearest rivals for either device, meaning the comparison relies entirely on their architectural and specification differences.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no benchmark entries for either device, and the head-to-head benchmark array is empty. The wins count for each device is zero, and the percentile versus all GPUs is identical at 50 for both. Without recorded performance measurements, no direct frame rate, compute, or throughput comparisons can be made from the data. The only quantitative comparisons available are the raw specification values listed in the database.

The most significant numerical gap appears in FP32 compute. The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 delivers 52.43 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, while the NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super delivers 2.089 TFLOPS. This places the Intel part 25.1 times higher in single-precision floating-point throughput, a factor derived directly from the recorded values. In FP16, the Intel part shows 52.43 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio, while the NVIDIA part shows 4.178 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio, making the Intel part 12.5 times higher in raw FP16 throughput.

Memory bandwidth shows a similar disparity. The Intel part has 128 GB of HBM2e memory across an 8192 bit bus, yielding 3.28 TB/s of bandwidth. The NVIDIA part has 8 GB of LPDDR5 memory across a 128 bit bus, yielding 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part therefore provides 32 times the memory capacity and 32.03 times the bandwidth. The memory clock differs as well: the Intel memory runs at 1600 MHz with 3.2 Gbps effective, while the NVIDIA memory runs at 800 MHz with 6.4 Gbps effective.

Texture rate also favors the Intel part heavily. The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 has 1024 TMUs and a texture rate of 1,638.4 GTexel/s, while the NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super has 32 TMUs and a texture rate of 32.64 GTexel/s. The Intel part is 50.2 times faster in texture fill. The pixel rate, however, reverses: the Intel part lists 0 MPixel/s with no ROPs, while the NVIDIA part lists 16.32 GPixel/s with 16 ROPs. The NVIDIA part is the only one with a nonzero pixel throughput in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 wins decisively in raw compute throughput, memory capacity, memory bandwidth, texture processing, and shading unit count. It has 16384 shading units versus 1024 on the NVIDIA part, 1024 TMUs versus 32, and 128 ray tracing cores versus none listed for the NVIDIA part. The Intel part also supports PCIe 5.0 x16, while the NVIDIA part uses PCIe 4.0 x4, indicating a wider host interface. The Intel part has a boost clock of 1600 MHz and a base clock of 900 MHz, while the NVIDIA part lists no base or boost clock in the database.

The NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super wins in pixel processing, power efficiency, physical size, and feature set completeness. Its pixel rate of 16.32 GPixel/s is the only nonzero value recorded, and its 16 ROPs allow for raster output that the Intel part entirely lacks. The NVIDIA part has 32 tensor cores, while the Intel part lists no tensor core count. The NVIDIA part supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), while the Intel part supports DirectX 12 (12_1). Both support OpenGL 4.6, but only the NVIDIA part lists Vulkan support at version 1.4.

In terms of power draw, the Intel part has a TDP of 600 W and a suggested PSU of 1000 W, while the NVIDIA part has a TDP of 25 W. The NVIDIA part is 24 times lower in power consumption. The NVIDIA part is an IGP with dimensions of 70 mm by 45 mm, while the Intel part is an OAM Module with no recorded dimensions. The NVIDIA part has display outputs described as portable device dependent, while the Intel part has no display outputs.

The Verdict

The data indicates that these devices serve mutually exclusive roles. The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 is appropriate for data center compute workloads requiring massive FP32 and FP16 throughput, large memory pools, and high bandwidth. Its 128 GB of HBM2e, 3.28 TB/s bandwidth, and 52.43 TFLOPS FP32 place it in a class for server-scale acceleration. The absence of display outputs and pixel rate confirms a compute-only orientation.

The NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super is appropriate for edge or embedded deployments where power draw, physical footprint, and display output matter. Its 25 W TDP, 70 mm by 45 mm dimensions, and 16.32 GPixel/s pixel rate indicate a device designed for portable or compact systems. Its 8 GB of LPDDR5 memory and 102.4 GB/s bandwidth are modest but consistent with its IGP form factor.

From the recorded data, a user requiring maximum compute throughput would select the Intel part, while a user requiring low-power embedded processing with display capability would select the NVIDIA part. The database shows no overlap in their performance profiles, and no benchmark results exist to suggest any crossover. The 50th percentile ranking for both devices against all GPUs indicates neither is an outlier in the full database, but that percentile is based on no recorded benchmark scores for either device.

FAQ

Q: Which device has higher FP32 compute performance?

A: The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 has 52.43 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, which is 25.1 times higher than the NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super's 2.089 TFLOPS.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Intel part has 3.28 TB/s of bandwidth from 128 GB of HBM2e over an 8192 bit bus, while the NVIDIA part has 102.4 GB/s from 8 GB of LPDDR5 over a 128 bit bus. The Intel part provides 32.03 times the bandwidth.

Q: Does either device support ray tracing?

A: The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 lists 128 ray tracing cores. The NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super lists no ray tracing cores in the database.

Q: Which device has tensor cores?

A: The NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super has 32 tensor cores. The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 lists no tensor core count.

Q: What is the power consumption of each device?

A: The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 has a TDP of 600 W with a suggested PSU of 1000 W. The NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super has a TDP of 25 W.

Q: Which device supports Vulkan?

A: The NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super lists Vulkan support at version 1.4. The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 does not list a Vulkan version in the database.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 uses the Ponte Vecchio chip with the Generation 12.5 architecture, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel. The die size is 1280 mm² with 100,000 million transistors, yielding a transistor density of 78.1 million per mm². The NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super uses the GA10B chip with the Ampere architecture, fabricated on an 8 nm process at Samsung. The die size is 200 mm², and the transistor count is listed as unknown with no density figure.

The Intel part has 16384 shading units, 1024 TMUs, 0 ROPs, and 128 ray tracing cores. The NVIDIA part has 1024 shading units, 32 TMUs, 16 ROPs, and no ray tracing cores. The NVIDIA part includes 32 tensor cores, while the Intel part has no tensor core field populated. The Intel part reports FP16 at 52.43 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio to FP32, while the NVIDIA part reports FP16 at 4.178 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio.

The Intel part uses HBM2e memory, while the NVIDIA part uses LPDDR5. The Intel memory clock is 1600 MHz with 3.2 Gbps effective, while the NVIDIA memory clock is 800 MHz with 6.4 Gbps effective. The Intel part has a base clock of 900 MHz and a boost clock of 1600 MHz, while the NVIDIA part has no recorded clocks. The API support differs in DirectX version: 12 (12_1) for Intel versus 12 Ultimate (12_2) for NVIDIA, with OpenGL 4.6 common to both and Vulkan 1.4 only on NVIDIA.

Specification Differences

The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 has a TDP of 600 W, while the NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super has a TDP of 25 W. The Intel part uses an OAM Module slot width, while the NVIDIA part uses an IGP slot width. The bus interface is PCIe 5.0 x16 for Intel versus PCIe 4.0 x4 for NVIDIA. The Intel part has no display outputs, while the NVIDIA part has portable device dependent outputs.

The Intel part has a suggested PSU of 1000 W, while the NVIDIA part has no suggested PSU listed. The NVIDIA part has dimensions of 70 mm in length and 45 mm in height, while the Intel part has no recorded dimensions. The release dates differ: the Intel part was released on 2023-01-09, and the NVIDIA part was released on 2024-12-16. The Intel part has a successor listed as H3C Graphics, while the NVIDIA part has no successor. The NVIDIA part has a launch MSRP of 249 USD, while the Intel part has no launch MSRP recorded. Both devices have active production status.