Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 vs Lisuan Tech LX MAX Comparison

Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 and Lisuan Tech LX MAX occupy different positions in the accelerator landscape. The Intel part is a massive data center compute module built for high-bandwidth memory and throughput, while the Lisuan Tech card is a more conventional dual-slot graphics board with display outputs. The recorded data shows two devices with nearly opposite design philosophies, from process node and memory architecture to physical format and API support.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 is positioned for compute-heavy workloads that demand enormous memory capacity and bandwidth. Its 128 GB of HBM2e memory with a 3.28 TB/s bandwidth far exceeds what the Lisuan Tech LX MAX offers. The Intel card also delivers substantially higher raw compute throughput, with 52.43 TFLOPS for FP32 operations versus 24.58 TFLOPS on the LX MAX. Texture processing is another clear win, as the Intel part reaches 1,638.4 GTexel/s compared to 384.0 GTexel/s on the Lisuan Tech card. The Intel accelerator carries 16,384 shading units, 1,024 TMUs, and 128 ray tracing cores, making it a brute-force compute engine. Its 8192-bit memory bus and PCIe 5.0 x16 interface reflect a design aimed at server racks and high-performance computing clusters.

The Lisuan Tech LX MAX wins in areas related to graphics output and efficiency. It provides 4x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs, while the Intel card has no display outputs at all. The LX MAX supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and Vulkan 1.3, whereas the Intel part lists DirectX 12 (12_1) without Vulkan support. The Lisuan Tech card also has a much lower power draw at 225 W versus 600 W, and its dual-slot format with a 248 mm length makes it physically manageable in a workstation chassis. The LX MAX includes 96 ROPs, a figure the Intel card does not list at all. Its 192.0 GPixel/s pixel rate gives it a graphics-oriented capability that the Intel accelerator lacks entirely. The LX MAX also uses a 6 nm process at TSMC, a newer node than the 10 nm Intel process.

Architecture Differences

The two accelerators are built on fundamentally different foundations. The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 uses the Ponte Vecchio chip with a Generation 12.5 architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel. The die is 1280 mm² and packs 100,000 million transistors, yielding a transistor density of 78.1M per mm². This is a massive, monolithic compute tile design. The Lisuan Tech LX MAX uses the 7G106 chip with a TrueGPU architecture, part of the 7G100 generation, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The transistor count and die size for the LX MAX are not recorded in the database, but the node advantage belongs to TSMC.

Memory systems differ sharply. The Intel card uses 128 GB of HBM2e over an 8192-bit bus, delivering 3.28 TB/s of bandwidth. The Lisuan Tech card uses 12 GB of GDDR6 over a 192-bit bus, delivering 432.0 GB/s. The effective memory clock is 3.2 Gbps on the Intel card and 18 Gbps on the LX MAX, but the far wider bus on the Intel part makes its bandwidth advantage overwhelming.

Clock behavior also diverges. The Intel card has a base clock of 900 MHz and a boost clock of 1600 MHz. The LX MAX has no base or boost clock recorded. The Intel card has a memory clock of 1600 MHz, while the LX MAX runs memory at 2250 MHz. The Intel card has no power connectors listed and uses an OAM Module slot width, indicating a server-oriented form factor. The LX MAX uses a dual-slot design with a single 16-pin power connector.

Compute ratios differ as well. The Intel card achieves 52.43 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 at a 1:1 ratio, meaning it does not split resources for half-precision work. The LX MAX delivers 24.58 TFLOPS for FP32 but 49.15 TFLOPS for FP16 at a 2:1 ratio, meaning its half-precision throughput is roughly double its FP32 rate. The Intel part has 128 ray tracing cores, while the LX MAX has none recorded. The LX MAX supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3, while the Intel card supports DirectX 12 (12_1) and OpenGL 4.6 but no Vulkan.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no recorded head-to-head benchmark scores for these two accelerators. Neither item has an average benchmark score or a benchmark list. Both cards sit at the 50th percentile versus all GPUs in the database, and neither has nearest rivals listed. The wins count is zero for both cards. Without measured performance data, the comparison rests entirely on the architectural and specification differences recorded in the database.

The largest delta between the two comes from memory bandwidth. The Intel card delivers 3.28 TB/s, which is 7.59 times the 432.0 GB/s of the LX MAX. FP32 throughput on the Intel card is 2.13 times that of the LX MAX, at 52.43 TFLOPS versus 24.58 TFLOPS. Texture rate shows an even wider gap, with the Intel part reaching 1,638.4 GTexel/s, which is 4.27 times the 384.0 GTexel/s of the LX MAX. The Intel card has 16,384 shading units versus 6,144 on the LX MAX, a factor of 2.67. TMU counts are 1,024 versus 192, a factor of 5.33.

The LX MAX counters in pixel throughput, where it records 192.0 GPixel/s while the Intel card lists 0 MPixel/s. The LX MAX also has 96 ROPs, which the Intel card does not specify. The Intel card has no display outputs, while the LX MAX has four DisplayPort 1.4a connections. The LX MAX has a lower TDP at 225 W versus 600 W, and its suggested PSU is 550 W compared to 1000 W for the Intel card. The LX MAX uses PCIe 4.0 x16, while the Intel card uses PCIe 5.0 x16.

FAQ

Q: Which card has more memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 has 3.28 TB/s of bandwidth from its 128 GB HBM2e memory over an 8192-bit bus. The Lisuan Tech LX MAX has 432.0 GB/s from 12 GB of GDDR6 over a 192-bit bus.

Q: Can either card output video to displays?

A: The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 has no display outputs. The Lisuan Tech LX MAX has 4x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs.

Q: What is the difference in FP16 compute capability?

A: The Intel card delivers 52.43 TFLOPS for FP16 at a 1:1 ratio. The Lisuan Tech LX MAX delivers 49.15 TFLOPS for FP16 at a 2:1 ratio.

Q: Which card supports ray tracing?

A: The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 lists 128 ray tracing cores. The Lisuan Tech LX MAX has no ray tracing cores recorded.

Q: How do the power requirements compare?

A: The Intel card has a 600 W TDP and a suggested PSU of 1000 W. The Lisuan Tech LX MAX has a 225 W TDP and a suggested PSU of 550 W.

Q: What are the physical form factors?

A: The Intel card is an OAM Module. The Lisuan Tech LX MAX is a dual-slot card measuring 248 mm in length, 118 mm in height, and 48 mm in width.

Specification Differences

The two accelerators differ across nearly every recorded specification. The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 uses a 10 nm process at Intel, while the Lisuan Tech LX MAX uses a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Intel chip is Ponte Vecchio with a Generation 12.5 architecture, while the LX MAX uses the 7G106 chip with TrueGPU architecture from the 7G100 generation. The Intel part has 100,000 million transistors on a 1280 mm² die, while the LX MAX has no transistor count or die size recorded.

Memory specifications diverge completely. The Intel card has 128 GB of HBM2e, an 8192-bit bus, 3.28 TB/s bandwidth, and a memory clock of 1600 MHz with 3.2 Gbps effective. The LX MAX has 12 GB of GDDR6, a 192-bit bus, 432.0 GB/s bandwidth, and a memory clock of 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective.

Compute unit counts differ. The Intel card has 16,384 shading units, 1,024 TMUs, no ROPs listed, and 128 ray tracing cores. The LX MAX has 6,144 shading units, 192 TMUs, 96 ROPs, and no ray tracing cores. The Intel card has a pixel rate of 0 MPixel/s and a texture rate of 1,638.4 GTexel/s. The LX MAX has a pixel rate of 192.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 384.0 GTexel/s. FP32 throughput is 52.43 TFLOPS on the Intel card and 24.58 TFLOPS on the LX MAX. FP16 throughput is 52.43 TFLOPS at 1:1 on the Intel card and 49.15 TFLOPS at 2:1 on the LX MAX.

Power and physical specs also differ. The Intel card has a 600 W TDP, no power connectors listed, a suggested PSU of 1000 W, and an OAM Module slot width. The LX MAX has a 225 W TDP, a single 16-pin power connector, a suggested PSU of 550 W, and a dual-slot form factor with dimensions of 248 mm by 118 mm by 48 mm. The Intel card uses PCIe 5.0 x16, while the LX MAX uses PCIe 4.0 x16. The Intel card has no display outputs, while the LX MAX has 4x DisplayPort 1.4a. API support differs, with the Intel card supporting DirectX 12 (12_1) and OpenGL 4.6, while the LX MAX supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3. The Intel card was released on January 9, 2023, and the LX MAX on March 16, 2026. The Intel card lists its successor as H3C Graphics, while the LX MAX has no successor recorded.